Originally Posted by
UCIMBZ
She looks like she is doing good and I am glad things got handled. Critical Mass night events are not the best place to start your group riding experience. Try to register for some supported charity rides.
IMO, it's better for newer riders to hang out in smaller groups with seasoned cyclists. The big rides attract a lot of inexperienced people which makes it easy to get into trouble. I see far too many crashes, and practically all of them are avoidable.