Quote Originally Posted by SalsaMTB
Have you discussed with them your concerns? If so, and they still encourage you to go, I would go!
Yep, I talked with them about it and they said "well, if you can make it through a cycling class, then you will be fine". I do go to cycling twice weekly, but the class does the whole "Do your own pace" which is what I do & it freaks me out a bit that with this ride, I'd be doing it at others pace. Tom(one of the LBS workers) did say that if I was with the group & wanted to turn around he'd be with me.

THere is another beginner group ride(Different LBS store) that is on Weds night that is only 13 mph for 25 miles, but I have grad classes that night.

I really want to start group riding cause I feel it'll make me a better rider, but at the same time I don't want to get in over my head.