Who decides where to ride?
Anyone can make a map and distribute copies before a ride. If there is more than one map, each map-maker usually stands on a pedestal, promotes his or her map, and a vote is taken. In actuality, there are rarely more than a couple of route proposals, since map creation requires considerable time and effort. (Take a look at a good one). Sometimes the maps have “themes,” such as a southside neighborhood tour; others are done to maximize exposure to traffic.
