If you overhear your name and the term "squirrel" used in the same sentence, then here are few tips you need to know.
When riding in a group it is very important to ride smoothly. To be smooth, avoid sharp braking, quick maneuvers, and quick accelerations or decelerations. Granted that these are necessary in emergencies, but squirrels do them as a matter of course.
When riding in a group be predictable. No one wants a surprise from the rider six inches in front of them while traveling at over 20 mph. Know what to do (study the club Reference Guide for techniques) and when to do it. When in a double pace line, always ride so that your handlebars are next to the handlebars of the rider alongside you. Stay in line and don't leave gaps. When you pull off the front of a pace line, keep up your speed until you are sure that you are clear of the rider behind you. In a double pace line, pull off the front from the right line to the right. If you've never been in a rotating pace line before, ask loudly what you're supposed to do.
Ride within your capabilities. Many riders who are "squirrely" are having to ride so hard that they cannot properly control their bike. If this occurs while you are holding on to the back of the pack, you are on the wrong ride; build up your strength on slower rides and try again in a month or two. Often a new rider will try to stay at the front too long, or accelerate and pull too hard when at the front. Generally, you should pull at the same speed as the rider before you. Remember that you will need quite a bit of energy to reattach yourself to the end of the line after your pull; don't pull until you are completely spent. Don't worry if you cannot spend as much time at the front as the homeboys; listen to your body and do what you can comfortably do.
Squirrels belong in trees, not on the road.