Experienced bikers can easily do the ride alone, but for many the convenience of a group ride is worth the cost.
They also offer scheduled group rides led by enthusiastic cyclists.
Their activities include trail maintenance, sustainable trail building, group rides and skills clinics.
Many multiple-day group rides include a century ride in one or more segments of the course.
This incarnation of the League was primarily a social organization, holding group rides and annual conventions.
I regularly take part in group rides of various kinds, and am used to cyclists' enthusiasm.
I see what you mean, though I think there's more to the excitement of the group ride than that.
Larger group rides will often form double pacelines with two columns of riders.
Club rides and other forms of group rides are common, especially on longer treks.
The fleets also support proposals that encourage group rides.