First Group Ride

Saturday, was my third time on my new Orbea on the road, and my first time riding with the team. I was a little apprehensive because my bike handling skills aren't exactly up to par and I'm easily scared, I guess.
In general, the ride wasn't too bad. We rode from our gym in T-town to Topton to do time trial efforts. My heart rate was 190+ the entire time, but I didn't get dropped! By the time we got to Topton I was exhausted. Dana and I just cruised around as the boys did their efforts. We rode from there to the repeat hill, which I wasn't going to do because of my back. Juan was kind enough to not let me pull this week because I got hit by a car. He's so sympathetic. I attempted Dogwood for the first time and made it up with very few issues!
I was exhausted after the ride and fell asleep right after I ate and almost didn't make it to work on time. I was so happy to be back with the group. Since the team is practically my family, to see them so rarely was really hard, it feels good to be back in the loop.
The Training crits started on Sunday, I don't think I'm going to be doing them this year. I might be doing Millport on the 28th, but my fitness isn't really where I would like it to be.