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I have been in 2 cycling clubs, Brixton CC and Rollapaluza CC. Both are very casual, and the club runs are like club runs are supposed to be, no bull-shit, a bit of banter and companionship.
There are frequent complaints about cycling club runs being if not downright hostile, then at least unfriendly. It seems to me that if you are going to organise a group-ride, then the least you can do is try to ensure that the group rides as, well, a group. On the Rollapaluza rides, which I lead, we try to make sure that no-one gets too far ahead, and no-one gets too far behind. That way no-one has to spend too much time waiting, and no-one gets too dispirited by watching wheels disappear up the road 25 times. Also, if you ride as a group, you can chat.
This requires a little discipline, but ultimately leads to warm feeling of Rolling As One.