Yes! I've been going to the Forward ride for several months now. It is a laid back, casual ride, and everyone is very friendly and accommodating to all levels of riders. The ride itself is only @ 10 miles (down Bay Ridge, left on Victor Parkway, go behind the Giant grocery store, left on Forest Drive, go to the end and do a loop through the Bay Ridge community, then back to Forward) Riders are at many different levels, so it generally breaks into smaller groups, but no one is dropped.
Then the good part... socializing and having some beers with cool people. It's really fun.... you should come out!
John