Disappointment email

Sent to Infinite Cycles at 10:33pm:


Hi,
Today I was a disappointed that IC was not prepared for the slow riders. I understand that everyone except the two of us were fast riders. Maybe mention the pace you will be doing and the correct distance the ride will be so that less experienced riders can determine if they should attempt the group ride. I listened closely to what Brad said about the route. Luckily with the 4 bike rides I've done in the area I understood where the route was going. But I was unaware of the true mileage because of what we were told at the shop, we probably should have ridden back up Redwood when we realized the group was too fast and was going to leave us behind. Someone new to the area could have been very frustrated.
The group didn't really regroup as discussed. When we were seen the group just took off. And I understand, we were too slow. We did determine that we should tell someone to just leave us. Luckily with the flat tire problem or whatever it was, someone got behind us and we were able to do that at Pioneer.
At the suggestion of one of the riders we headed back to the previous light before we headed east to cut off some miles. We found Jordon River Parkway and took it toward Thanksgiving Point then the detour and finally the frontage and around where you all probably road up 14400. Cutting off miles from where you went and it was 30, not the 23.
I just think if you invite inexperienced riders, you need to be prepared that they might show up. Maybe have an alternate plan for them. Or if it won't work because there are too few just say so. We made it a good ride ourselves. We enjoyed being out on our bikes today. Sometimes things don't turn out like you think they will.
I just wanted to let you know how I felt and maybe if you consider how to deal with the beginner bikers the group ride will turn out to be a better experience for someone else.
Marsha Monson