Group Rides in DC area for Ladies Just Beginning on Road Bikes

[juliemcd]

Thanks everyone--I will check all this information out--I really appreciate the feedback.
When I say slow, I would say around 10mph, at least that's what I was cycling years ago when I had a hybrid. I just bought a road bike, and haven't even picked it up yet, so I'm not sure if I'll be slower or faster than that.
My goals are to get faster and more comfortable tackling hills...

[juliemcd]

ALSO--I would definitely be up for getting together and riding in a month or two, when I get used to being on my bike, the shoes, pedals, etc.

[F8th637]

Julie, (not Tulip), you'll be faster on a road bike definitely. You and I are probably at the same level.

[CindyVA]

I just ordered my new bike yesterday, too (Felt Z65) but have been riding a hybrid. I do about 11-12 mph average on my trek 7100. I hope to pick that up a bit with the Felt.

I would love to ride with anyone that wants to! Sounds like we have a lot in common!

Cindy

[madscot13]

I have yet to go on a group ride but this group was suggested to me
http://www.bikepptc.org/

they have lots of rides and rankings. hopefully this summer I will be able to join them.

but if anyone here wants to organize rides I am happy to join

[tulip]

Ladies, if I still lived in DC, I'd take you on some GREAT rides!

I hope you all get together soon. Try out a PPTC or Oxon Hill ride together, and then you'll have cue sheets and can keep each other company.

Have fun!
-Tulip (the other Julie)

[aicabsolut]

I know lots of fun routes and am always looking for company, especially on weekdays (most of my fellow student cyclists for some reason like to ride really early in the morning).

A word of caution: I'm in the midst of race season and trying to train pretty hard, so you'd have to be able keep up. Not that I'd offer to go on a ride and then leave you to get lost (I will regroup after hills or whatever causes gaps in my group, and I expect those riding with me to do the same)--after all, if I say I'm going to ride with someone, I try to ride *with* them. So, get me your road bike cruising speeds, and maybe we'll be able to get together. I don't mind if you're a bit slower than my hard ride pace. I put in a lot of time in the little ring just getting in the miles, especially later in the summer and towards the fall, or if I'm tapering a bit for a race.