Originally Posted by
deacon mark
Now what would I do in a group and is it ok so simply join a group if I see them on the roads and at nearly the same pace?
No. Do not join random people on group rides. This was discussed in another thread and many people found it annoying to have someone they've never met tag along on their ride. If the shop is doing a ride that's good, join them. But I wouldn't find a group of people randomly out on the road and start riding with them.