05-31-2006, 02:59 PM
.RJ Wrote:mrbaggio Wrote:He rides at my preferred pace.
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If you've got a suggestion for the route, or the pace, or anything else then speak up while we're out instead of turning around and heading home.
That ride I cut the pace down quite a bit due to the overnight rain, roads I'd never seen before that were wet in spots, a group that had never ridden together, and we had a relatively new rider with us. We all still had a good time, and we picked up the pace when we hit roads that werent still wet.
If y'all want to go on ahead and push the limits of a sensible riding pace on a group ride, go ahead and we'll collect you further on down the road somewhere, we wont hold you up.
I did not go home. I politely excused myself and rode the roads I wanted to ride.
You do not have to defend yourself. I was not cutting you down or anything of that sort. Everyone should be riding within their limits and and a pace that makes them feel comfortable.
There is no chance I want to ride for 4 hours in one sitting. That is much too long for me on my bike. personal choice.