I invited a not so newbie but he hasn't been on a bike for a while to ride on Monday night. He wasn't sure if he would be there or not, I think the distance was part of it. I told him that he and I could ride as far or short as he wanted, that wouldn't be any problem for me. His work schedule doesn't allow him to do the Monday night ride usually but tomorrow might be an exception, I'll keep my fingers crossed.