Beginner Group Ride Question

[pikato]

Swung by the LBS--mainly to point out stuff I want for b-day to Kirk--and Tom was there. I asked all the questions (THANKS, btw) and basically what it is is there are 5 different leaders who take whomever shows up out. We all start together, then as riders start to wear out, the leaders start branching off. Tom said he has one lady who started last week & she went about 10mph. No offense to her, or anyone, but from my alone rides, I know I blow that out of the water. The only thing that slows me down is the wind, which pretty much blows non-stop in my coastal town.

So I feel much much better about it & plan on going tomorrow. Tom told me to show up about 15 minutes early(6:45 am )because that is when he reviews signals & basic riding etiquette.

[KnottedYet]

I'm an old rider (old enough to know better, but young enough to still try) and I tend to go 13-15 mph. Smell the Nootka roses! Smile at the people you see! Spread the joy!

Newbies are fun to ride with. They are so excited and eager! They have so many good questions and good ideas and such good enthusiasm! I love it!

[pikato]

LOL, I wrote about it here:

http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showthread.php?t=7376