If you haven't done so already try riding with your local CTC first if you can. That might give you a bit of a platform and probably find someone there to go with
Just sign up for one local to you. Get to the start early and chat wiith people.
you inevitably form smalll groups out on the road consisting of people with nothing more in common other than they happen to ride at the same speed. Carry a few spare tubes and tools etc put your routesheet in a clear plastic bag and your away.
I can particularly recommend the Leicester Forest audaxes that start just down the road from you as they seem well run and welcoming. I did my first audax from there in 2010 and haven't missed one since. Unfortunately you will have to wait until September 22nd but then you will have a choice of 84k or 160k.
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