Welcome Kila! It's a shame that I've started to see more posts from Houston gals lately. I moved from Houston in February. I did do a couple beginner rides with Northwest Cycling Club and I would recommend that one if it's close to you. I liked being about to get out of town to the country roads. I'm now in OKC and have not seen anyone else on the board from this great state. Maybe I'll make it down to the Dallas area sometime as I see some posts about rides there. Good luck!!