Is it possible I found the perfect bike?
One aspect of bicycling is the "appreciation" of how bicycles are "perfectly tuned machines." Since you already know the drawbacks associated with riding certain types of bicycles in certain types of situations, namely the difference between touring and club riding -- you'll know doubt become unsatisfied with the bike on club rides immediately.
"Skinny tires", just won't cut it - riding a bike built for cyclo-cross bike on club ride will be like riding a cruiser with a tick in it's pedal........