Thanks, that's good advice. I'd been thinking about some of the meets at my LBS where I bought it but I guess a little cautious that I'll do something wrong with more experienced riders. I guess I have to talk with them to figure out a smaller / slower group. I can't see myself riding in one of those big packs. You know, the ones that overtake me all the time

They also do some hill climbing classes which I do need.

I'm down in Orange County btw (Irvine / Lake Forest area).