My first group ride - help!

[RolliePollie]

You'll do great! I did my first big group ride (the Tour de Tahoe last September) all by my little old self and it went quite well...much better than I expected. Even though many people thought I was crazy to do my first organized ride alone, I think it was the best thing for me. I could go at my own pace, stop when I wanted, and I didn't have to worry about keeping up with someone else. I also think I was less nervous because there wasn't anyone around paying any attention to me...I could look like a total dork and no one would notice! Plus, after I finished, I knew that I did it myself without any help or support from anyone else...and it was empowering! The only time I wished I'd had a riding partner was at the lunch stop. But other than that, it was an excellent experience.

Good luck and make sure to let us all know how it turns out! You can do it!!! And you will have a blast!

-sara