Quote Originally Posted by stay_up
So as a roockie learn with other roockies so u guys all take your time and more seat time u get the better u are.
Another bad idea. If you do opposite of what stay_up says then you should be in good shape.

Find responsible, more experienced riders to go ride with. When in a group it is customary for newer riders to take point so that the veterans can keep an eye on you and give you pointers (or point out mistakes) during the breaks. There are more than a few messageboards around where people set up beginner/rookie ride outings.

Stay away from riders who will ride too fast and leave you behind. People like that are assholes. ***Don't ever ride faster than you are comfortable going just to keep up with someone*** (Thats important. Remember it).

Also, choose your riding partners carefully. I've heard of two separate stories in the past two years where riders were either killed or put into the hospital because of mistakes made by their riding partners. <--- This is another reason why only riding around with new riders isn't the best idea.