Rode for the first time with the local club. I slacked off because of traveling, etc. and then was afraid I'd never be able to hang on. We did about 24 miles total, with a coffee stop at the end. I was able to stay with the pack and break off for the last sprint which was at about 26mph. I guess all the gradual training I've been doing on my own while commuting has paid off. I was told I "passed the test" so I guess I'm in the club now There was another woman on the ride, which was nice considering my old club was all men except for me. It was a nice group, sort of wish I'd gotten out sooner in the summer to ride with them. Oh well, lots of time left.