Originally Posted by
Ygduf
I'm cat 2 if that helps you decide.
And the best way to separate a group ride into groups based on ability is to just use it as 30s interval day and attack the **** out of it until it's sorted.
Around here, the race rides have a neutral section where it's 19-20mph, pretty casual, pretty social and then there's a point where it's on. If you're not one of the big dogs, hang on as long as possible. If you hang on long enough, you get enjoy the neutral roll back into town with the group. If you get dropped, well, no hard feelings, enjoy your solo ride back into town, and see you next week.