Thanks for all the advice. Sounds like the group that may join us is almost a dozen ladies. I've never ridden with them. They will probably be fine, because they are all used to riding together, but I still get a bit concerned. Usually in our rides (Like my husband's back in the saddle ride) we have a staggared and drawn out ride length. Lots of room between bikes, but I've had bikes right on my rear tire in corners, and in my concern about where they are, have drifted into oncomming lane trying to watch out for them. Most of the time everyone is leaving enough distance.
Before each of our RAT rides, we have a speach telling everyone that although it is an event, it is NOT a led ride. However, even with maps, people all pack up and follow. I am hoping that sending our really amazing Liz ahead, the more experienced riders will have more fun riding after her. I swear she can ride the tires off of ANY bike! Then I should only have a few people who are in the staggered groups folllowing. I hope that stretches us out over a number of miles, and makes it safer.
I always try to ride my own ride. I just feel better riding alone and not worrying about anyone else.
Also, my daughter has stopped riding with me and now lives in California with her dad. Although I enjoy sharing love of bikes with her, I really cherish the down time on my bike when I don't have to be a mom too.
I will let everyone know how the ride went.
So far looks like it is going to be raining...so we will see how many show up. Kinda hoping it is just a few of us brave enough to ride. Shhh! I didn't say that.
