I love the social bit on the big group rides. Its the camaraderie between those that I'm close to on the org, and new folks.....add a few lunges in to the mix and its all good
I choose rideouts that i know will be more techically challenging than the ones I ride on here.
I don't rise to speed about and push myself too far. I think most that have ridden with me have found I just go to my own pace, sometimes its rather good, sometimes its poo, depending on my mood.
I've also found out that doing very long rides on my own is rather good...because theres less earache (usually from Im thats sat on the other end of the sofa
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OH and I just don't dooooo pillion....except Gladys!