How am I supposed to go as fast as my friends?

[kajero]

I only ride this group of friends for things like the St Paul Classic or Minneapolis Tour of the Lakes, where speed isn't an issue.

I don't ride with them for any other events because I am too slow. But take a look at their physique compared to mine. I feel like a elementary school child out for a ride with her parents. I haven't found a way to ride with the grown ups yet.