Hi,

It's been a while since I have posted. I lurk from time to time though

Thought I'd come here to ask the two wheeled Goddesses for help

Anyway, I am really not a beginner cyclist. I have been mtn. biking for 11 years and road riding for 10 years. However, I am choosing to focus on road and road racing these past recent years.

Here's the kicker...I never really have done many group road rides. I have been to road bike camp and rode in groups in races LOL But, I really realized I have put the cart before the horse so to speak. I have the fitness, but not the group road riding skills.

So, I decided to do a real group ride this past weekend. People were cool to me, etc. I had fun, but I was a bit chicken at times to ride so close to the wheel in front of me. I know about the benefits of drafting and I know I need to learn how to become at ease with this in order to become the racer I want to be, etc.

But, it really scares the bejesus out of me to ride that close!

Does it ever get better?

Okay, whew, I feel better admitting this and getting it off my chest.

I also realized I do not like to corner or descend in groups.

Oh man, I have got some major work to do...I know I can do it, but I would really appreciate any moral support or advice you might be willing to give me...

Off to get ready to do another group ride...It's a beginner one, so you shouldn't hear me scream too much or too loudly

Thanks in advance for the help!

-Lisa