I was just dropped probably worse than this on my first group ride. Not only did I get dropped from the group I started with, but I got past by 2 other groups who were out riding that day. It was still fun. I lasted right around 7 miles with a 20+ mph average. It was still fun and it pushed me harder than I do when I ride alone. I will definitely go out again and hopefully get better. Maybe one of these days I won't get dropped, and then maybe I will be able to ride up front and do some pulling.