Quote Originally Posted by mimitabby View Post
what I like about group rides is that they can take me places I've never been
and as long as it is a good group (ie good leader again) they don't lose you.

If I tried to do THESE kinds of rides, I would get lost, or end up at the bottom of a huge hill on either side clueless as to which hill i need to grind up... Those kinds of perils don't happen when someone who is leading knows the way.
+1...when I ride solo I have the same few routes and do not expand on my horizens unless I am with my dh or friend (or both)

I was nervous before my first club ride last year, but ended up having a wonderful time. I plan on making more time this year to do more. My friend thinks I will do just fine on a A ride, but I know I will feel more comfortable with the B's.

I hope the ride goes well for you tomorrow and I look forward to reading your report.

~ JoAnn