Took the new bike out this morning..

[creekster]

I really don't disagree with what Mike says; visibility is enhanced by a group. Can't deny that. My point, to the extent I have one, is that telling a new cyclist to stay away from road riding becasue of the inherent danger of riding solo just isn't supported by the nature of the risk (inattentive drivers) or the statisitics. Group riding or rural road riding is clearly preferrable to city riding, unless you are misanthropic and live in a city, then prudent city riding is fine. Just be careful. If you are careful, don't antagonize cars, always expect all drivers to be idiots that are about to hit you and act accordingly, wear a helmet and pay atteniton, you will almost certaibnly be fine.