Wow. What a welcome!
I haven't joined...yet...I'm planning on going for the Sunday ride with HWB (Hatch Warren Beggarwood) this weekend and seeing what it's like.
Are you a member somewhere?
I thought that might be the case. They seem a friendly club. Check out this
thread. If nothing else, it'll warn you about discussing the H word on the forum.
If you're living that side of Basingstoke, you're within easy reach of some of the best local riding. Get your climbing legs out though, because it's generally quite lumpy.
I'm a member of the Winchester club, VC Venta. You might see us down your ends - blue kit with yellow, black and white trim. Locally there's also North Hants Cycle Club, Andover Wheelers (both 'racing' clubs) and the Oakley Pedallers, who are more social.