Welsh wheels
Lycra king
- Location
- South Wales
Planning to go on my first club ride tomorrow. Here's hoping I don't become the most unpopular cyclist in wales.
First club ride
- Thread starter Welsh wheels
- Start date
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mjr
Comfy armchair to one person & a plank to the next
- Location
- mostly Norfolk, sometimes Somerset
Got your aero bars fitted then?
OP
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Welsh wheels
Lycra king
- Location
- South Wales
Yellow Saddle
Guru
- Location
- Loch side.
It is customary for new members to immediately take the lead and pace the peloton for the entire route. Don't forget to point out obstacles and shards of glass. It is impolite to shoot snot rockets from the front on your first ride. Thereafter is is just a tactic, not an affront.
mjr
Comfy armchair to one person & a plank to the next
- Location
- mostly Norfolk, sometimes Somerset
It's easier with disc wheels.
I like Skol
A Minging Manc...
- Location
- Sunny Ashton-under-Lyne
Make sure you have at least 2 punctures, but only take 1 spare tube......
Yellow Saddle
Guru
- Location
- Loch side.
Said spare tube should have a 35mm valve for your 60mm deep-section wheels.
T.M.H.N.E.T
Rainbows aren't just for world champions
- Location
- Northern Ireland
And be badly patched from the last puncture
Take your spare small change for cafe stop, not only will it clink around in your pocket fot 3 hrs but your now ex clubmates will appreciate the extra time in the queue while the unfortunate staff member counts it
mjr
Comfy armchair to one person & a plank to the next
- Location
- mostly Norfolk, sometimes Somerset
Make sure that your pump is set to Schrader when you've got Presta valves, is one of the ones where you have to dismantle the head to change and drop a bit when changing it over. Don't bother to get a pump with a gauge - it's only extra weight you don't need - just inflate until the tyre holds its shape with no-one sat on the bike and ignore all advice to the contrary - they're just trying to give you a sore bum.
No. Just take an online-only prepaid Mastercard without checking whether the cafe has a minimum spend for card payment. Only keep less than £5 on it just in case it falls out of your pocket. Rather than buy a cake, complain angrily and noisily until the staff relent. Call them "staff" and remind them that their wages come from your payment. They love that. Make sure you're first in the cafe queue, to allow more time to convince the staff to relent.
On the way home, insist that you know a shortcut and charge off ahead of the guide. The group will be so happy to see a new rider take the initiative, they will cheer and shout encouragement, ring bells and probably try to race you.
Yellow Saddle
Guru
- Location
- Loch side.
And if there is anyone on the ride called @Pat "5mph" , tell her she should've worn a helmet, she should not ride no-handed and that she's in the wrong gear. I bet her saddle is too low as well.
- Location
- Glasgow
Yellow Saddle
Guru
- Location
- Loch side.
Oops! I didn't know you were listening. Your saddle is just perfect. In fact, can you help me adjust mine?
- Location
- Glasgow
