Good advice on staying away from the front of the pack. Do you have any opportunity to practice riding in a group?
How many riders will there be?
I rode El Tour de Tucson last year for the first time- over 5000 riders were on the long route. I started in the middle and a lot of folks passed me. It was not that long until a lot of folks were spread out and it was never a big unwieldy group after the first section.
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Organized rides are rarely group rides. People start at different times (of their choosing -- those doing a longer option tend to start earlier) and ride at their own pace. Hence, I would not have much angst over it. One key thing to remember is to ride predictably: keep your line and keep right, so faster riders can pass safely. Keeping your line is crucial during turns. Other than that, enjoy the ride. It is nice to have a route set up for you, with rest stops and probably sag support if a bike breaks down.
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