1. Don't travel so close to the person in front of you. Ugh....
2. Your right, fit is HUGE. Had my stem changed and I am a happy camper.
3. Buy the best bike you can up front.
4. A fall from you bike will always happen when there are many people watching.
5. Take care of skin sores immediately. Even the small ones.
6. Never wear underwear, thongs or any other bottom under garments. Just your bike
shorts.
7. Carry ID with you on rides.
8. Always take a spare tube, this protects you from the "Flat tire Gods".
9. Enjoy your bike, don't make it a chore.
10. Don't try and keep up, just do the best you can.