I don't see the appeal of group rides myself. Always seems to be some stupid shit happening.

Half of the group rides I see are to "honor" or "remember " a rider who died doing something stupid as well.

Stay safe, young grasshopper.

You can be the best rider in the world and still have a bad day/week/month/year/life.

That's a bit like saying "I don't wear a seatbelt when driving a car, but I've never had a problem."