It was a short (four miles or so) ride designed for beginners, but I'd never done a group ride and I really enjoyed it.

The weather was hot and humid, I'm 57 years old and I only bought my bike twelve days ago, so I was pleased that I could keep up and feel reasonably competent. We rode mainly on bike paths that I know well from Xootring, but we did go across Manhattan on a regular street.

I am really looking forward to more group rides. Especially in the city, it seems safer than solo biking. I doubt I'll get fit fast enough to do long, hilly rides this fall, but spring should be fun.

I'm not the most social person, but biking with others appeals to me for some reason. Maybe because you don't have to keep up a conversation the whole time?

Pam