Nervous about my first group ride

[hgrill02]

Hi everyone, after weeks of not making oit out to my winter rust rides I finally rode this morning. It was a nice 36 degrees when we started out but it finally warmed up to about 45 which was actually nice. We rode for 30 miles and I was so thankfull for the help of the guys on the ride. I was disapointed that in the 30 or so of us who went out today, there were only 3 girls!!! I started out at about 15 or 16mph for the first 20 or so miles then the wind was really getting to me at the end. There was a guy who knew I was new and let me ride behind him and what a differnece that made. I felt like he was pulling me in. I hardly had to pedal at all just sit there! But I made it and I did not fall! I prayed the whole way over to the start site. (I actually fell last weekend at a safety training for the MS150...twice!) What is the saying? You haven't broke in your bike until you fall on it?

I am very happy I started this, I have spinning classes 3 times this week to go to at my bike shop and 11 more weeks before the MS150, (185 miles in 2 days!) Thanks for everyone's encouragement!!

[mimitabby]

you sound like you are doing just great! I'm glad there are some decent folks on your group ride!

[RoadRaven]

Hey there, HR... sounds like it was a very positive experience.
So pleased you are feeling good about it after being so very nervous.
There are so many benefits to be had riding with a group of others every now and again.
Looking forward to seeing some more positive stories or comments on how you are finding bunch riding
~Rave~