joining a cycling club

dave2k1

Hi,

Can people let me know if a new member turned up with a bianchi 928 c2c (veloce groupset) would people allow me to get up to speed without thinking the bike was too good for me -

need to know what people think, as would like to join a club this year but do not want to appear like i have more money than riding ability

don't mind you telling me that this is too expensive

can average 29km/hr for 60k at the moment

be honest
Dave

piedwagtail91

can't speak for other clubs, but no one in the club i'm in would care what you turned up on. bikes range from œ200 up to a few thousand, everyone is treated the same.

gaterz1981

People love to see new faces, its a social event and a good way of picking up tips on how to ride and things. Just let them know your new to riding and they will help you out. where you located to?

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Naz

Ditto, no one bats an eyelid at my club. Go for it!

Naz

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Fab Foodie

Nobody cares what you ride at my club as long as give it everything you've got! And it doesn't matter what speed you attain as long as you try.
Your 29km over 60k is a pretty good average speed, so you'll be fine.

What club you looking at?

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dave2k1

am based in telford - so would love to hear from people from local clubs as well

The more answers to this thread will hopefully allay other people's fears - at the end of the day joining a club is frightening for new riders

Please let everyone respond with the club they are with and a welcome meesage foir new riders.

I'll turn up unannounced to a local club in the next two weeks and will report warts and all...

Dave

gaterz1981

I cycle with the somerset road club when i get out, they mention on the website about getting a cycle buddy when its your first run. Just read up on the club rules and listen to people when they advise on the basic rules of group cycling. But as i say, tell them your new and they will sort you out.

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HungryCol

29km/h average over 60k's is good in my book. Best I've done is 25km/h over 88k's.

Not that I've done it but I believe you go faster group riding. I'm doing a 200k cyclosportive in two weeks time and I can't wait [:p]

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Tony666

Quite an amusing article on cycling clubs http://www.guardian.co.uk/wheels/story/ ... 81,00.html especially the opening paragraph:

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