First Club Ride

skyblueamateur
skyblueamateur Posts: 1,498
edited March 2012 in Road beginners
As seems customary I thought I'd share my experience of my first ride with the CRC.

Fantastic weather, really friendly people and a route/speed that they made sure was challenging for the newbie but not too over the top.

65 miles done and the legs weren't feeling too bad.

Thoroughly enjoyed it.

As with most on here I was apprehensive going along but really shouldn't of worried. Can't wait to get out again 8)

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  • rc856
    rc856 Posts: 1,144
    Excellent :D
    Getting out on the first run is always the hardest bit.
  • ted-on-tour
    ted-on-tour Posts: 225
    I'm thinking of going along to a weekend run with my local club soon, however they seem a bit racey for me...And I don't mean they ride round in skimpy underwear. The clubs website does say they ride at the slowest persons pace, however I can't see them waiting for someone on a 'taster' ride too much. :oops:

    Did you go to your local clubs weekend runs for a look first? Or just dive into it?

    The club I was on about is Walsall rcc just so's you know. :)
    Pain is a momentary lapse of character.
  • essjaydee
    essjaydee Posts: 917
    SkyBlueAmateur wrote:
    As seems customary I thought I'd share my experience of my first ride with the CRC.

    Fantastic weather, really friendly people and a route/speed that they made sure was challenging for the newbie but not too over the top.

    65 miles done and the legs weren't feeling too bad.

    Thoroughly enjoyed it.

    As with most on here I was apprehensive going along but really shouldn't of worried. Can't wait to get out again 8)

    Glad you enjoyed it :D
    Was it the Cleveleys club :?:
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  • skyblueamateur
    skyblueamateur Posts: 1,498
    I'm thinking of going along to a weekend run with my local club soon, however they seem a bit racey for me...And I don't mean they ride round in skimpy underwear. The clubs website does say they ride at the slowest persons pace, however I can't see them waiting for someone on a 'taster' ride too much. :oops:

    Did you go to your local clubs weekend runs for a look first? Or just dive into it?

    The club I was on about is Walsall rcc just so's you know. :)

    Do the club not do various rides? I went on the slowest 'family' ride. Averages between 13-15MPH but the group leaderswere really good at setting the pace so that it was tough but not unmanageable.

    I contacted someone on their website and then just went along yesterday. Really glad that I did.
    Glad you enjoyed it :D
    Was it the Cleveleys club :?:

    Thanks. Was the Coventry Road Club.
  • essjaydee
    essjaydee Posts: 917
    Too many clubs called CRC :lol:
    Share The Road Event http://www.sharetheroadride.co.uk
    Lancashire Cycle Link Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/126682247491640/
  • Lossie Loon
    Lossie Loon Posts: 65
    SkyBlueAmateur wrote:
    Was the Coventry Road Club.

    Out of interest, how many were on the family ride? And did you note how many were on the longer rides?

    Been toying with the idea of going on a club ride and CRC meet close to my house, but am wary about cycling in a group as I've always ridden solo. Also need to see about the distances and speed as I tend to do shorter distances (25-45 miles) but at higher average speed (16-18mph).
  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 75,661
    S'great isn't it?

    First club ride I did was buzzing.

    Well, after I slept from 3pm till 6pm. Was HURTING.
    _

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