Nobody should ever be embarrassed after pinning on a number. Humbled, yes. It's very rare when you are the class of the field. That's happened twice in my long career. I won once and got worked over in the other, so much so I rode like an ass. My sole early season focus is to make that right this season. Anyway, I would encourage you to do your group rides in the early season and then make the call whether to get your license. If you do, we are here to support you.

Hermes that was an awesome reply.