Have to agree with this couple of good (sensible) mates is great. go in a group and there will (not might) be a dick amongst them and that is when accidents happen mine is faster than yours I can corner better than you oh shit I am on my arse and my bike is trashedMy experiences of Rider Groups is not good! Never again! Form your own with a couple of good reliable mates you can call on last minute for an unplanned ride out is more like it.
Hope you enjoy your foray into your group. Let us know how it goes.