Originally Posted by
Chris_in_Miami
If you can't find a suitable club, you can try forming your own
Meetup group and let others find you. I ride with three Meetup groups here, and they have events at various levels, but mostly recreational and non-competitive.
+1 on the Meetup suggestion. I have ridden with a couple different Meetup groups in the DC area and find them a little more forgiving than bike club rides.