England : Hampshire Cold feet

[Philimoreto_8]

Been wanting to join a cycle club for some time but im nervous about going along. Silly really

 

[TissoT]

Why are you nervous ?

 

[Philimoreto_8]

Dont know really cycling in a groups different im use to cycling on my own suppose its knowing what to expect

 

[TissoT]

Riding in a group can be a little daunting at first .. hang around at the back and watch
most clubs have different levels of groups fast medium slow ish , start at the bottom
and give it go .

 

[DCLane]

I was out yesterday with some first-timers on my club's short run. There will often be an 'introductory' ride so you get to meet other members and pick up some road-riding guidelines. Otherwise there is the risk of poor instructions, crashes, etc. We get them used to riding with us for a while which helps their confidence, and ours in them.

Which club is it?

 

[Katherine]

Why don't you look for some social rides to start, with less pressure. Search on fb. Also look up the local sky rides. There are lots of different types and levels to try.
I have a lot more confidence since joining social rides. They never leave anyone behind. Either wait at the top of the hill, junction etc. The leaders on sky rides do a great job of keeping everyone together. Once you get used to riding in a group, then you can go on the faster club rides.

 

[addictfreak]

I was a bit apprehensive about going along for my first club run. The usual worries of group cycling and would I be fast enough. But there's no need to worry, lots of clubs either have introductory rides or different ability groups so you can slot right in. For what it's worth I found group riding easy to master, and I was actually faster than some of the other guys there.
Bite the bullet and get yourself along.

 

[Philimoreto_8]

I was out yesterday with some first-timers on my club's short run. There will often be an 'introductory' ride so you get to meet other members and pick up some road-riding guidelines. Otherwise there is the risk of poor instructions, crashes, etc. We get them used to riding with us for a while which helps their confidence, and ours in them.

Which club is it?

Hargroves cycles

 

[xxDarkRiderxx]

Just do it. If you don't enjoy it just cycle on your own.

 

[Philimoreto_8]

Went along don't know what I was worried about. Great lot of guy's well happy I went along

 

[wahla21]

I joined a club for the first time this Sunday after cycling alone for about 2,5 years.

It was great, really enjoyed it, everyone really nice.

 

[Philimoreto_8]

 

[e-rider]

my advice to anyone looking to start riding with a club but feeling a bit nervous, would be to start out with the slowest group first, even if it's too slow you can move to the next group the following week and so on. Start with a group that's too fast and you will probably never go back!
Also, as a 'generalisation' slower groups tend to be more social focussed and therefore can appear more friendly to newcomers