I concur.
After discussing this with someone in another club, (hackney), they do a "buddy" system. You ride two abreast, but people are a bit nervous about riding very close next to someone, so the idea is you get to know the rider next to you over the course of some or all of the ride (if you get on with them) and as you're chatting you become more confident riding next to that person.
On Sunday's ride Jim and I were acting as backstop for Luis and we did try to get everyone to "buddy-up". It worked for a bit then it all went to pot as a few new riders got a bit nervous. I have also called "Single out" at some points as it just wasn't safe for doubled up, however, a lot of the new riders didn't understand the signals and calls.
We might need to revisit this with experienced members finding out how experienced the new riders are, maybe up Archway? Prior to Bald faced Stag.
@Ali
I concur.
After discussing this with someone in another club, (hackney), they do a "buddy" system. You ride two abreast, but people are a bit nervous about riding very close next to someone, so the idea is you get to know the rider next to you over the course of some or all of the ride (if you get on with them) and as you're chatting you become more confident riding next to that person.
On Sunday's ride Jim and I were acting as backstop for Luis and we did try to get everyone to "buddy-up". It worked for a bit then it all went to pot as a few new riders got a bit nervous. I have also called "Single out" at some points as it just wasn't safe for doubled up, however, a lot of the new riders didn't understand the signals and calls.
We might need to revisit this with experienced members finding out how experienced the new riders are, maybe up Archway? Prior to Bald faced Stag.