Nah. I've been out on a saturday morning ride with people of all ages, sexes and on all sorts of kit, folding bikes, hybrids, MTBs etc. Just come along, wear a helmet and have a pump and a spare tube with you, oh and something to eat and drink. There are people out who are there to look after you. We don't drop people and there are several groups at several different speeds. If you do come out seek out Steve (a Kiwi) or David Joss Buckley, they are very friendly and help out new riders.