Beginner to road biking/want to start racing!

[BikeMomma]

I made my debut with the local cycling club last night. They hold a weekly TT on a 9.8 miles course, fairly flat with bits of rolling hills. I posted approx. 26:05, which was def. better than the 30 min. I was hoping to squeak by under. And that...on a lunch of pizza and Ben & Jerry's. Last time I try THAT! These guys are pretty nutso. Almost everyone has full aero gear...I guess tonight I'll transfer my clipless pedals from my mtn bike to my road bike and get a little more serious.
The club prez seems to feel that with that time I might be able to hang with the "C" group on the informal Tuesday night races they hold. They alternate hilly and flat courses, so I could start out on a flat course and just see how it goes. If I get dropped, I get dropped...
I think it sounds like a pretty good way to get experience.
Also, the club's more mellow contingent gets together on Sunday mornings for tours, and I'll be joining them this weekend.
Yay!

Keep it up, Ab! That's the way to get there...just to join 'em!

But...please...no more pizza and B & J's when ya gotta ride the same day, and I think you found out why!! What I do, and I have an 8-5 office job, is to make up a batch of pasta, add whatever to it, and then dump it into a container to nibble on all afternoon at my desk. My evening group rides are usually at 6pm, so it works out good for me.

How are you on hills? If you think you can tackle them, go for it. The hills will make you better faster.

Good luck & have fun!
Coach BikeMomma