Wow, I must say there is a lot I still have to learn about cycling culture, just as I finished reading this thread...

I have never been on group rides and I'm pretty knew to the cycling scene. I usually ride more than 100km per week (on my crappy *** all terrain) over pretty gruesome hills, but I'm still inexpereinced in my own eyes and I'm sure in eyes of many others.

I've saved up all the money I could and I was planning to buy a nice entry level roadie with all the proper attire as a little cheer me up for all the hours I spent studying this semester instead of biking.

Now I'm scared damn it!
Will ya'all be calling me a Fred when you pass me on the road side?