Embarrassingly slow

I showed up for the Monticello Cycling Club's Saturday morning ride. The Club's website lists an 8:30 AM start, but only a rider from VeloCity and myself showed up to ride. I rode on his wheel for a while until I decided I just couldn't go at that pace and take any pulls. I drifted off the back and rode solo for a Winter's Loop. Soon my son and I will be going to Velo Wrench Bike Shop's Grand Opening for Jamis and KHS demo rides, free chow, and a prize raffle. I'm sure we'll have a good time. I need a good time after getting dropped like a bad habit this morning. Only 6 weeks until the Dunlap Time Trial, I am going to be going 100% in hopes I can improve on last year's time.