I had a friend who did this last year and she had a BLAST! I know you're going to have a wonderful time. I did my first century solo (but there were only about 100 other people- so it really was alone ). You'll have a great time, meet lots of new people, and surely find someone who's traveling the same speed as you and you can either just hang around them or strike up a conversation. Please take pictures while you're out there and post back to tell us ALL about it!!! Such beautiful scenery- how could it NOT be a great ride?

Oh- and welcome to the boards!