Cycle gang!

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My normal commute is pretty quiet. It's a short ride along a road that is only moderately busy, there aren't many other cyclists about, and even less scary HGVs.

Recently I have made a couple of journeys, in the morning rush hour, into the city. There are so many more cyclists around! I was actually quite shocked, especially as the weather has been so awful! 

I actually really enjoyed sharing my journey with others. Cyclists of all shaped and sizes riding all types of bikes, all with the common goal of completing their journey swiftly and safely. There was a feeling that we were looking out for each other. As this was a new route for me I was able to watch how the others made their way through the traffic and navigated the intermittent bike lanes.

I discussed my surprise at the enjoyment of cycling in a pack with some cycling friends, most of them who regularly commute through the morning rush hour. They were nearly all of the opinion that pack cycling was stressful and dangerous! They complained that wreckless cyclists would routinely put others in danger, and that their behaivour would make them look bad. 

Do you like cycling in a pack? Or do you prefer the quiet routes? Happy cycling!