I'm not sure where in NoCal you live, but if you want to do an organized ride with some of the friendliest, most supportive people you could ever run into, you should check out the AIDS lifecycle rides. You don't have to be signed up for the ride to go on their training rides. The website is: aidslifecycle.org and go to the calendar of events section. There are a wide variety of rides throughout the bay area, and while the season is getting on and the rides are getting longer, there are a lot of beginners on these rides, and the leaders are wonderful.

Carol
rider #6009