Defo agree with some of the points raised here. I spent this whole weekend away on the bike up in Inverness, and coming home via Loch Lomond today. Covered 450 miles in two days.
As Northy says, there are some speedfreaks in the runs (can sometimes include myself..). But for newbie's to biking, there is no need to try and play catch up with the faster groups. That's how the accidents happen. Newbies can take their time during the runs, as we often stop for hot chocolate (Nutty). If someone from the faster group knows the run, then he or she can hold back and wait for the slower groups, but we all know how well that works
During the summer months to come, we'll have to try and establish some set runs on set dates, and try and stick to the dates so it becomes regular activity.
Who's up for an Oban run in the next month leaving from HG Glasgow at 10AM with lunch at the Green Welly??