March 26, 2012 4:46 PM PDT
Scary scenario.
My friends laugh & it's a big joke that I lead our rides from the rear. I'm not a speed demon. I plan out the roads & stopping spots where we regroup. I never want to hold up riders that want to go balls to the wall, but I also don't want to pick up the pieces(mine in particular by trying to keep up).
Good judgement especially on group riders requires planning, meet spots & if several people, a spirited ride group & a more mellow group(Usually those riding 2 up & me LOL).
I have also had moments where I took off on my bike only to turn around & say NOPE not today. Glad those uncomfortable days are few & far between but when they do happen LISTEN TO YOUR SELF!