[cantdrv55]

I just joined the local bike club. These guys are hardcore road bikers as many of them do century rides (100 miles) several times a year. I'm probably the youngest in the group and I'm 41. I was so concerned that I wouldn't be able to keep pace with my fast Trek hybrid bike that I went and bought an expensive a$$ Marin road bicycle.

Today was my first ride with them and they had a 45 mile route planned out. I couldn't even make it halfway before turning around. It wasn't the equipment. As with Porsches, it's the person behind the wheel that can make the difference.

I just spent big bucks for parts for my car to make me go faster and take corners tighter. None of that stuff will help until I become a better driver. Next weekend there's an autox. You can bet I'll be there to hone my skills and may even ask for an instructor.

Anyone else in the same boat I'm in or is it only the equipment holding back your progress?