I was one of those newbie riders who was very very nervous about joining a group ride as I felt I would be too slow and hold everyone up. The Fridays showed me different and also created a love of night rides (and bike lights). Lord Dell's type of organised ride is the gold standard for me: lots of waymarkers, TECS, a half-way stop and no-one left behind. I've always appreciated the effort put into organising those rides, especially once the Tours started.
I dislike hills. I don't like them as a runner, so I was never going to like them whilst on a bike, but I've improved a lot since my first ride and have no problem walking if my little legs throw a tantrum. Like @User13710, I'm happy to travel around the UK for a group ride, as long as I feel the ride is within my capabilities.
I dislike hills. I don't like them as a runner, so I was never going to like them whilst on a bike, but I've improved a lot since my first ride and have no problem walking if my little legs throw a tantrum. Like @User13710, I'm happy to travel around the UK for a group ride, as long as I feel the ride is within my capabilities.