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I know what you mean. Some certified lady gardens about now and then. Though I have never met any worse than cyclists.

 

I’d rather have piles again than go out in a large group. Painful.

Three is the max if you have to have a “companion” and only then when you know for 100% certain one of the other two isn’t going to dither about and ruin your ride.

 

If there's three, the trick is to lose both of them as fast as possible and simply meet at the cake stop nearest home.

 

Simples, don't go out on a Sunday afternoon. Early morning much better.

 

It was footy night afterall.

 

This is incorrect advice. Early mornings are full of people in spandex who like to eat avocado for breakfast. Late afternoon is the answer you’re looking for when they’re all eating avocado for tea in their back gardens.

 

1%’ers or just normal civilians on their rice burners and crotch rockets (more likely to be sensible tourers and adventurer bikes nowadays)?

 

It pushes my button I've had formal training to lead and back mark organised group rides over the years. Covid lock down showed groups of 5 or 6 riders is manageable. Last few years, I've decided the group I used to ride with can take a hike, discipline is appalling. Apart from mentored IAM RS associate rides, it's just me and her, way more fun. Andy

 

Well I know it was Saturday night/ Sunday morning. You must live in an interesting place. Still watch out for the nutjobs!

 

I don't like rideouts personally. You get someone who wants to be the leader. Who can't handle corners. USA! Or similar. Small group with people of the same ability as myself, fine.