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I'm on 51/18 (=2.83), according to the online tool that's ~75" (on 165mm cranks). I've been up Box Hill on that (once), it was actually OK (but slow, of course).
Good point re the group riding, I'm mostly not a fan of the whole drafting / chaingang scenario, so just 'riding together' in a looser sense sounds much more appealing!
SwissChap
What's your gi / ratio? Anywhere from 66-74' is fine. Any sharp hill is short, and we regroup at the top of anything substantial. Also any 'proper' group riding usually only happens nearer the start of the ride when it's light (or when there is a straightforward TT section), and it's not like 3 inches from the front wheel and we're rotating or something. The group riding is more that we ride safely together and near each other (which is also a skill).
Anyway always nice to have new people along!