As always the TE's have offered me wonderful advice. Thank you

My group has a no drop policy.

However, the guys who want to do the faster ride have commented that if you can't keep up, maybe you should bail out, go home or pick a ride more suitable. I have opted to ride the fast ride when I know some of my friends are going, they won't drop me and will work with me.

I want to keep my skills up which is why I'm trying so hard.

It has now gotten to the point that a few of us are working on an in-between rides.

Because I work a 9-5 job. I can only ride twice during the week to train.


So thanks again, all your suggestions have been great to read.