These rides are more social than traditional bike clubs, but still, this is billed as "intermediate," with an average of at least 13. Problem is, I can tell when someone thinks an average of 13 means moving at 13 and the leader who screened just needs more experience. I've led plenty of these rides where we averaged 14-15.5, with hills. But the AMC is trying to reach out to new people, and it's changed the dynamic. We have slower rides, it's mostly that it's near the end of the season. We got thank you notes from some of the ladies, so I guess it's appreciated. We are doing another ride with this leader, in Nov. so he will get to use his screening skills.
We don't say no hybrids, as some people out ride me on a hybrid.