I have always started my guys with the shorter
distances. It works for me. Others choose to start with the longer
distances. It works for them. No matter what venue one does, there
will be awful riders as well as polite ones. I just figure the ride is
what I make of it. It will be my ride no matter what distance and so it
is. And that is the bottom line, no matter what distance, the ride is what
one makes it. It aint over til the fat lady (or the fat pony) sings.
Jeanie