I'm hearing a lot of people say "you're too slow to fit in until you get into shape." In my defense, I didn't know what the environment would be like until I got there, and it's hard to develop to the point where one can ride ~15-20 mph for 90 miles if one only rides alone. Companionship and _friendly competition_ helps spur oneself on. As far as finding another group, there's this and a randonneuring group, which I plan to also try. This club covers both road cycling and mountain biking (which I'll check out next week; they alternate).

Since I probably am too slow, I have plans to ride a lot before the club meets again, so I hope to get up to speed.

[edit] scotch, The group did seem to be _unofficially_ broken into groups. Naturally, I lagged a bit behind the slow group.