Originally Posted by
Shifty
miss kenton, I think you'll find that most group club rides at mid-level are just about as friendly and welcoming as the 50+ forum. Ask at the bike shop if they can recommend a group that fits your style, then take a leap and join in.
I agree. Also understand your feelings of hesitation. Have never been exceedingly gregarious but after 50 years of marriage to a woman who loves people and a few cruises across the Atlantic I have learned that most people are pretty decent. And it is true that once you start riding you are all bonded by that special exhilaration and good will that is the natural result of healthy exercise.