Thanks for all the encouragement, ladies! I know I can do the distance, just not looking forward to the HILLS! And since it's my first official group ride, I'm a bit nervous. I know I shouldn't be, but, being a larger rider there's always that self-confidence thing going on...especially when wearing lycra in front of about 1000 riders!

I was talking to DH about this the other day and he says, "Don't worry, they don't weigh you at the start line!"