03-02-2018, 06:50 AM
Big difference between riding in a large group than riding with one, or even a few riders especially if you know the riders well. I think small groups of very familiar riders are essentially the same as the "riding buddy" to which the author refers. I enjoy riding alone. I really do, but sharing my ride with someone or with a few someones has its own joy. I have never lead a very large group, but I did lead a group of about 10 people, most of whom I did not know, on a day ride in Wisconsin. I had a decent time, but it wasn't all that fun and it was more stressful than I would have liked.