Quote Originally Posted by jobob
One thing SK mentioned after the ride - and I noticed too - was that the people riding the double century seemed on a whole to be a lot more considerate and easy-going that the types one might encounter on a century "hammer-fest" ride. Perhaps it's becasue double century riders have that much more experience? Just a thought.
Jo--after my experience yesterday at the C here, I've pretty much decided that I will no longer ride in the "hammer fest" type of rides. Yesterday's ride was probably one of the worst I've been in from that perspective and I found myself saying more than once "It's just not worth it." One of the riders that went down was a ~10 year old kid, apparently riding without an escort nearby, wildly out of control.

That being said, I sure hope LRRH is saner. I spoke with one of the members of BBTC a little about it yesterday and she assured me LRRH is indeed more laid back. And I'm glad to hear that doubles tend to be as well. Hopefully I'll be able to confirm that!

Sorry for the hijack!