group rides

Tuesday night "worlds" is what we call them here in Durango, CO. Other towns have their road group rides on Wednesday. What do you call them in your town?

Matt Shriver, Dave Harris and other SERIOUS locals all lined up to take off for a roadie group ride. Now, think pain, consider hurting, because that's what you're going to get during a Durango group ride.

1. So are these pain-fests worth it?
2. Would it be better to train just on the trails?
3. Who says road biking makes you faster?
4. Do you REALLY want to road ride?

My answer to all of these is:

1. YES. They are worth it. Cadence on a road bike build stamina on a mountain bike.
2. NO. You HAVE to get on your road bike (assuming you have one) to get faster.
3. I DO. Now, watch the 24 Solo trailer and you'll see Chris on the road bike.
4. OF COURSE NOT. But it makes me go fast.

Your thoughts???