Getting women to group rides

[thekarens]

As a newbie it was finding a group that was a similar skill level. I hate being the one that holds back others.

[jyyanks]

Ditto what everyone said above.

For me, it's also a time commitment thing. It's hard for me to give up 3 hours of the day since I work full time and weekends are spent with family. I'd love if a group offered shorter rides for those that are time challenged so I can join more often.

[Penny4]

I agree with knowing there is a group at my level. There are few beginner/C level rides out there and I won't join a B ride knowing I will hold them back. (And I'm sure there are plenty of ladies looking for super fast paced rides.)
Provide clear definitions of each group's pace.
Time of day is also important to me, but you'll never be able to accommodate everyone. I can't ride until after work (5pm ish)
Short clinics associated with the group would also be nice (rules of the road/group rides, basic mechanics, nutrition, building speed, climbing hills, etc).