I TRI - That's fantastic! I'm so glad you enjoyed your ride. I bet when you go out with the goal of just putzing around you'll find you are riding about as fast as you would if you were watching the computer the whole time. It's that competitive thing I think. You'll naturally get into a rhythm. I know what you mean about trying to keep up with the guys. I HATE being the last in the group! At least starting out I think you need to ride your own ride. I quit riding with the group and just focused on getting myself stronger. Being able to back off when I need to has made the riding so much more enjoyable. I still look forward to rejoining the group at some time just to see how I've improved. But right now I'm having too much fun. I'm betting it won't be long before you're smokin' those guys! Just keep having fun and it will come!