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@clubman
Daccordi gives good advice.
I'd like to add that you shouldn't expect too much of yourself in your first few events - there's a lot of technique to learn and this can only be done over time, so be patient.
Even if you only ever manage to learn to stay in the bunch (and I hope you do much better that that) you will be able to apply your increased speed to time trialling.
Good Luck!