Hey Jessie. How did it go today??? We both reached a milestone tonight.

I have been cycling for two years and I finally went to my bike club's Thurs night rides. Moderate paced with some hills (no way to avoid 3-5% grade or more hills in Vegas). I wasn't dropped and there was someone always with me when I was struggling climbing the hills. However I showed off my speed going down. I normally avg 14 per ride for a long time. Tonight I was pleasantly surprised I did 15.6 including going 41.4 mph. I was last, but I didn't care. I totally rocked that ride and got out of my comfort zone!

My group has beginner instructional rides a couple times a month. 10 miles for first loop then those who want to do more can do another 10 miles. I'm a little too advanced to ride (12mph max avg) but I'm the sweeper. It comes to a full circle!


Tell us how you did!
I personally believe that you become a better and faster cyclist being with groups, especially those that host a wide range of abilities. Just keep a lookout for beginner rides, instructional rides and C rides. All of these rides, you will not be dropped, so who cares if you're last.