Finding a group of compatible riders is a lot harder than I thought. I don't know if my expectations are too high or what...it's not ONLY about pace. There are a couple members of my group who are consistently *****y and negative and one who refuses to stop using headphones and aerobars on group rides. An all-female group would be ideal (as my husband tends to get jealous when I'm the only woman riding with a pack of men), but probably unreasonable given the size of my community. Most of the female riders around here are either really into triathlons (and use tri-bikes) or are retired and mostly into touring. I think I had an easier time finding a husband!