I joined the SBRA because I wanted to be able to do group rides. Our club allows you to ride as a guest only once, thereafter you must be a member. There are rides every day of the week, multiple rides as a matter of fact. They range from short to medium to longer distance, and from level D through A. I've met a lot of great people through the club. I've also learned to ride in a paceline and to handle my bike better. The club rides have also shown me better, less traveled routes to ride.
Tom