Hi Magneto Welcome to the site. I am sure you will find lots of people you can ride with. Speed is up to the individual and I am no longer in that league, especially with my old beemer.
You may like this event, link for forum as follows:-
http://www.bikermatch.co.uk/sites/bm/forum/posts.asp?to...amp;page=1
Not too bad a run for you, A short blast down the M4 then some 'A' roads.
Have fun on the site mate