Cycling Clubs (Near Manchester)

[Badgeroo]

I've been considering joining a cycling club, and have looked at those available around the Manchester area. Are there any members of these clubs on here, or anybody who has had experience of them?

I'm not sure what to expect, or what level I need to ride at...

Thanks

 

[Judderz]

Think most clubs welcome riders of all abilities, then plan rides out etc accordingly. Email one of the clubs that interests you and ask them allsorts of questions, then you can make an informed decision if that club is suitable for you

 

[Pennine-Paul]

been on a couple of club runs with Rochdale and Transpennine
clubs,friendly enough folk but more intent on speeding around
the route as fast as possible,
I prefer a more leisurely pace and go on the informal cc forum rides and these are much better imo

 

[Edwards80]

I did my 2nd intro ride with the Manchester Wheelers yesterday. I can highly recommend going along to one to check it out. The pace on these rides is kept at 15mph and they try to keep everyone together, but do wait at the top of hills or at junctions if anyone drops off the back.

Prior to the 1st club ride I went to, I had done a 30 miler at about 16mph but found maintaining 15mph in a group FAR easier, I was worried about not keeping up but I shouldn't have been - As long as you are reasonably fit and can happily go for a few hours on the bike, you should be fine on an intro ride.

They're very sociable and you can chat all the way round to get a feel for how the club is. I'm joining the club this week - I have found riding in a group to be ace

List of rides here http://www.manchesterwheelers.co.uk/rides/list.htm - You can just turn up at the intro rides.

 

[Badgeroo]

I had looked at Manchester Wheelers, only a 7 mile warm up to their meeting point for me... I'll be there for the next intro ride.

 

[YahudaMoon]

Hi. Ive been doing the Gateway meet training with Man Whs.

Also the track league training from Wills Wheels at Tameside track, though I think the track league has started now. Lots off different clubs meet outside Wills bike shop
http://www.willswheelscc.co.uk/event/2012/04/summer-time-club-runs-rides-and-chaingangs


Maybe I'll see you's at the Gateway just off Kingsway