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I have only been twice, and only gone on the "flatter" routes (because I suck at hills), so my experience is a bit limited...
However, I think most of the women that have come on the ladies rides would be fine on TNRC. They do sometimes push my speed boundaries, but only for short stretches, and they are really good at making sure no one is dropped. I was a bit nervous before going last night that I would be left in the dust, but that wasn't the case at all, and I'm really glad I went!
Balmain (or others) has always stayed back with me when I am at the back (which is usually at the beginning when everyone guns it a bit, and then at the end when I am tired)
They are keen to get more women out (there was always at least one other for the rides I've been on) and I think it would be great to have more women along. As long as you can feasibily do the distance in time to catch the return train, who cares if we are a bit slower? As balmain pointed out, it's usually only a minute or two slower.
It's a great way to get more rides in, and I would recommend it.
Perhaps we could get a group of women to go on one together so that no one feels super slow or scared?