[sigel]

all good advise. ride your own pace and remember people that ride two abreast have no where to swerve to in emergency. if you find an idiot in the group keep them a good distance infront of you so you can watch them and not worry bout them running up your back tire. if there is ever beer involved remember it takes balance to ride and thats the first thing you lose when you drink. i have a "# of beers" = "# of wheels" rule, worked good so far. but most of all have fun and keep the bike rubber side down.