On the verge of joining a club
- Thread starter Di Di
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HLaB
Marie Attoinette Fan
Not in Skipton but I would reccomend you contact the club to find out what are the best introductory ride (some rides can be eyeballs out and others in the same club sedate). Then give it a go, every club I've been in there's no compulsion to join at first so you can try it out expense free first.
Archie_tect
De Skieven Architek... aka Penfold + Horace
- Location
- Northumberland
Is that the easiest one to ride to DiDi?
I am very new to cycle clubs, DiDi, and I thoroughly recommend that you give it a go. Turning up for your first Sunday club ride can be a bit daunting if you don't know anyone, but after the first cafe stop you'll realise they are all decent friendly folk, and by your 2nd or 3rd ride you'll feel part of the furniture. The great thing about being a member of a club is that it sort-of forces you to put a regular ride in your diary, and you get encouraged into various suitable events (including socials if you want).
Oh, and don't worry about your abilities, if you were. There is only one rider in the club who has no-one slower than them, and one rider who has no-one faster than them, and they'll almost never meet. In other words, you'll soon end up riding with people at your level.
Oh, and don't worry about your abilities, if you were. There is only one rider in the club who has no-one slower than them, and one rider who has no-one faster than them, and they'll almost never meet. In other words, you'll soon end up riding with people at your level.
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cyberknight
As long as I breathe, I attack.
- Location
- Land of confusion
As said above club rides are great and you get to talk to like minded people as well as ride so contact the local clubs in your area and see what they offer and at what times.
Martin McNeely
Active Member
- Location
- Bellshill
+1 to all of the above. I joined my club at the end of last year and haven't looked back. You should go along to a club run and make sure they'll cater for your experience/level. Some rides can be heads down and some laid back. 99% of clubs will look after you and be happy your joining in.
TissoT
Guru
- Location
- The Home of British cycling
I am a member of a club ... I have nt looked back, best decision I have made !
Join today do nt delay
Join today do nt delay
Leodis
Veteran
- Location
- Moortown, Leeds
You will be fine, I think Ilkley has a good club as well.
Martstar
New Member
- Location
- Brisbane, Australia
Joining a club is the best way to develop as a rider and learn about the sport!And seriously considering Skipton CC.
Anyone on here a member?
Cycleops
Legendary Member
- Location
- Accra, Ghana
DCLane
Found in the Yorkshire hills ...
- Location
- Dewsbury, West Yorkshire
My closest club told me, upon my asking about joining; "we don't think you would be suitable for us"
The other didn't do Saturday rides at the time so I joined one nearby who did.
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User6179
Guest
Thank you for your advice guys
I've joined
Well you need to start uppening your game, no more friendly waves to non members , peeps on BSOs are now beneath contempt !
