Afternoon everyone!

Finally made it to my new town for my new job and got everything unpacked and settled. I went for a quick ride this morning (first in 2.5 weeks) and it was great. Flat roads and beautiful, dry weather. Afterward, I hit up the local bike shop to get a cycling computer and see what all they had, as I am looking to buy a new road bike.

Well, I think I made a mistake. One of the guys there invited me to ride with him, another shop guy, and a third friend this evening at 6. I told them in very clear words that I am slow (15 mph average) and I'm just getting back on the bike after a few weeks off. He said it wasn't a problem and I'd make it to 20 mph tonight. I agreed (trying to make friends since I don't know a soul here and he was pretty cute, LOL) and now I'm getting nervous.

I've never ridden with anyone else (other than my brother) and I've never ridden so fast (I think the fastest for me was about 18 mph under my own power). I'm afraid I won't be able to keep up, or at least, not for long.

Any tips? Words of wisdom? Seriously doubting how well this is going to turn out...

Thanks in advance!!