Originally Posted by
sdgrannygear
The two guys who have't ridden in a year are not telling the truth. Claiming how little one is riding is a favorite past time of cyclists.
+1 on this. 2 things I hear constantly at the beginning of group rides:
1. I haven't been riding at all, really out of shape, been sick, injured, etc.
2. I rode really hard (this week, yesterday, etc.) and my legs are shot, I'll be doing well to hang on today
These are both big red flags that someone that is about to kick your butt.