I have been riding about 150k a week commuting and on the week end. I frequently do rides over 80k. I'm riding a carbon cyclocross ( Ridkey x-fire) with slicks. My latest ride was on the Central Coast NSW in a very hilly area. I rode 90k with an elevation of 1200m with an average of 29.5kmh. What I want to know is would I be able to join a group ride and not get dropped? Also wondering if switching to a dedicated road bike will make much difference to my average speed? I feel like my setup is good enough, I frequently pass other riders on their high end roadies. Cheers

I have been riding about 150 km a week commuting and on the weekend. I frequently do rides over 80 km. I'm riding a carbon cyclocross (Ridkey x-fire) with slicks. 

My latest ride was on the Central Coast, New South Wales, in a very hilly area. I rode 90 km with an elevation of 1200 m with an average of 29.5 km/h. Would I be able to join a group ride and not get dropped?

Will switching to a dedicated road bike make much difference to my average speed? I feel like my setup is good enough, and I frequently pass other riders on their high end roadies.