Did my first group ride yesterday. An informal group ride organized by the local council since this week is National Bike Week. Only 5 people turned up, so it was a small group. Nice people, but I was the only one wearing a helmet. What's up with that?! We did a short (9mile) ride out to a nearby village pub, had a break and then rode back. Felt like I was flying out there. Was able to keep up 16-17mph on the flats. Wheeeee! Turns out it was just the wind. I was struggling to keep up 12mph on the same stretch coming back. And the wind just kept getting stronger. On the last downhill bit coming home, I had to keep pedalling hard just to move forward. As soon as I tried coasting, I just stopped. But a nice ride anyway, and the bike adjustments seem to be getting closer to right now that I've moved the handlebars closer and higher and the seat further back. Still not a very comfy seat, but better.