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Well if that's your view then you're either incredibly lucky, or you're allowing your bias to take over. I've only ever been on a couple of group rides and I've seen cyclists throwing their weight around. And it's a regular observation of single cyclists on the road.
We're not all perfect Dell. Let's not pretend, eh? It's not a helpful position to come from.
[/quote]nobody's pretending to be perfect, so stop being silly. I've got to write a note to two newcomers this afternoon, asking them not to ride in a certain way, which they did, I am perfectly sure, because they knew no better.
As you say - you've only been on a couple of group rides. I've organised loads and been on loads more. I've never, repeat never, other than on CM, seen a group go out of its way to be awkward. I've seen lots organise themselves to reduce risk, and, unfortunately, I've seen lots that failed to do so (including, on occasions, rides that I've organised) and got cut up as a result, on one occasion resulting in injury.