biking club

[IGGY]

Hey all-I joined the local bike club (one of many) in D.C. and the FIRST day, as a D (lowest class of rider) I hooked up with a crazy leader and we did 22 miles! (my first real day on a bike outside of a spin class). Tonight I went back and did 8 with his wife. Here's the problem. Sunday way too much, tonight, way too little. NO in between.
I'm feeling down because I thought...this is THE GROUP! Now, unless I move up a group to become a C, I don't have many other options. I guess I could work on my own to become a C rider, but I need mentoring, mentoring, mentoring, plus skills with traffic, riding with others, etc.
I'm proud of the miles I was able to put on my bike the first day (and not do much at all the rest of that day!) but I want this to be fun, and fruitful.
Kind of complaining, but worrying I won't find a fit for me??????
If you live in the D.C. metro area, it's the PPTC. Which seems like the only alternative for me.
and, YES, I did fall the first 5 minutes into the ride on Sunday, on the same elbow, but hopped up and kept riding!