Just wanted to say thanks to everyone again. I gave it a go. Did fine, but did not take my pulls and hung back or stayed mid-pack. Didn't make any major mistakes and enjoyed the ride. I did get dropped on one hill (remember, where I live it's flat, so "hill" is relative), but one of the guys hung back and pulled me back to the group. I will say that I'm fine "hanging" with them, and can hold my own on the flats, but I'm not sure if I'm up to snuff to take my turn at the front. All together it was kinda fun and I met another female cyclist (she is STRONG!!), but I'm not sure if it's something I'll do again this season. Their average is above the stated average. I will say that I do enjoy my solitude when riding solo and not having to worry so much about technicalities, but it was nice to not be alone. Anyway, thanks for encouraging me give it a go. I'd say it was definitely worth it!