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That was quite a surprise. I was expecting one cyclist as they showed the outside of the cab, but not that! I always hang back as 1)Despite the fumes, in winter it is warmer with an exhaust in your face 2) It's not worth the 5 second jump ahead, 3) I don't want to get smooshed.

Louisa, did you hear someone shout on you at Amhurst Road last night?

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.

Nope, both men.

I know it was Halloween last week, so maybe a witch cast a spell on you and you became 2 Ash_B?

I just clocked that. Haha, oops. There was in fact another Ash_B riding for the first time with us on Sunday.

I forgot to say, I fully agree with @Ash_B approach to other cyclists on the road. Calling out hello's to everyone that passed. Very friendly, and something we should continue!

On a separate note, we turned in a group of about 40 at one point through Potter's Bar as we were joined by Finsbury CC. Their opening gambit of, ooh check the pink bar tape, nice!, got me into a good discussion for a couple of minutes. Points for the committee meeting.

Glad you made it home safely. The lights were out in North London and it was a bit scary riding through the traffic.

Well ridden @Ash_B

Also well led @ShauNuff

Actually, I do make good pork pies. I packaged some up for the Dynamo this year so I wasn't just surviving on sugary energy snacks.

I'm easing myself back into it, test out the hamstring so I think I will be joining this weekend again. May even break out some baked goods.

You should definitely come along!!