Quote Originally Posted by 7rider View Post
If you're in the Silver Spring area (there are several here on the boards who are), the Bicycle Place, on Grubb Road hosts a ride every Sunday a.m. 12-16 mph is a bit on the slow side for our C-ride - do you ride a road bike? - (well, today my C-ride average was 15.4, so this may be a great time for you to jump in!). Bear in mind that riding with a group is often (usually) easier than riding by yourself. So if you can do a 16 mph ride solo, you can probably hang with the C-ride. The C-route is roughly 30 miles and goes out to Potomac and back. Let me know if you'll join us...as we have an informal "If you brought the new guy, ride with 'em" policy. Your best way to learn the ride is to go with someone who's been on it before. And, the best way to improve your skills as a rider - both in terms of speed and technique, is to ride with a group.
Hey 7Rider and Pfunk, some Sunday I'd like to join you and the group on your morning ride. I've not ridden out that way and would like to take part. I'll send an email the night before just to touch base and make sure you plan on doing the Sunday ride.