Clubs southampton ????

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kimz

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Ok anyone know if there are any clubs in this area ? im not looking at proffessional clubs i use a bog standard mountain bike ( not a racer ) and no special equipment but thinking might like to join for fun rides etc just with a bit of company im quite a shy quite person so this will be a challenge to join a club and not ride on my own although i like my own company would be nice to meet like minded peopple occassionaly ;)
 
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powla

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Hey

Sorry, I don't live in the Southampton area but like you I would also like to join a cycle club within Brighton & Hove. I'm not really a lycra kinda girl and just have a mountain bike. Some of the clubs in my area look like their really into riding (and although I love cycling am looking for a bit more of leisurely pace) so at the moment I don't feel there is a club that 'fits' at the moment.

I'm also quite shy so can appreciate some of the anxiety around this but def worth perservering and I guess the first time is always the worst. East Sussex runs a summer programme of rides that anyone can turn up too so am gonna trying a get myself on some of these to start off.

Have you tried your local library for clubs? Your local council wesbite may also have further info about the ones in your area.

Failing that I'm sure someone more local to you will have some ideas.

Good luck!
 
Riverman

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You're welcome to join me on a ride to Romsey lol. I live in Southampton, I think there are a few clubs around here and there. I'd pop into one of the shops on Shirley high street. I think one of them runs a club but I'm not sure whether it's suitible for people riding a mountain bike.

I know how you feel though as I ride a mountain bike too. :-)
 
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kimz

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Thanks plainlazy i forgot i t this thread up thinking on it most clubs probably go on rides at the weekends unfortunatly this is when i work the most but i will have a look :sad:

and riverman was just thinking about that hill in romsey can you cycle up that cos that is one ekk of a hill ;)
 
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powla said:
Hey

Sorry, I don't live in the Southampton area but like you I would also like to join a cycle club within Brighton & Hove. I'm not really a lycra kinda girl and just have a mountain bike. Some of the clubs in my area look like their really into riding (and although I love cycling am looking for a bit more of leisurely pace) so at the moment I don't feel there is a club that 'fits' at the moment.

I'm also quite shy so can appreciate some of the anxiety around this but def worth perservering and I guess the first time is always the worst. East Sussex runs a summer programme of rides that anyone can turn up too so am gonna trying a get myself on some of these to start off.

Have you tried your local library for clubs? Your local council wesbite may also have further info about the ones in your area.

Failing that I'm sure someone more local to you will have some ideas.

Good luck!
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My wife is a lonely cyclist too Powla. She's too slow for me but is considering going to one of this lot's events

http://www.bricycles.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=24&Itemid=45

They're nice people apparently.
 
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kimz

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powla said:
Hey

Sorry, I don't live in the Southampton area but like you I would also like to join a cycle club within Brighton & Hove. I'm not really a lycra kinda girl and just have a mountain bike. Some of the clubs in my area look like their really into riding (and although I love cycling am looking for a bit more of leisurely pace) so at the moment I don't feel there is a club that 'fits' at the moment.

I'm also quite shy so can appreciate some of the anxiety around this but def worth perservering and I guess the first time is always the worst. East Sussex runs a summer programme of rides that anyone can turn up too so am gonna trying a get myself on some of these to start off.

Have you tried your local library for clubs? Your local council wesbite may also have further info about the ones in your area.

Failing that I'm sure someone more local to you will have some ideas.


powla shame were not closer as you sound like me not really wanting to get into the lycra or racing thing i love riding my bike always have good job i do as i cant drive ;)

and agree the first time will always be the worst i want to find a club that is not a racing club but are encouraging if you want to train for an event so to speak like my wanting to do the 118 miler :sad:
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rich p

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the sotonia site says they do rides on a Sunday for all abilities.
 
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kimz

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thanks rich will have a look ;) i am on the edge of the newforest so southampton its self might be too far ,

there must be clubs round here cos those flying things in lycra are always passing me in the forest :sad:
 
Dave Davenport

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Hi Kimz

The sotonia club runs start at North Baddesley crossroads at 9.30 every Sunday (9.00 when the clocks change). There are usually 3 or 4 groups, the slowest will do about 35 to 40 miles around 12mph average with a tea stop which should be ok for you. It's all very friendly and there will be a mix of riders (and bikes) out. It's fine to come along a few times before you join. We have a reliability trial next sunday so there may not be many on the club run, the following sunday (7.3.10) we've got a time trial on the P164 which starts just outside Lyndhurst on the Beaulieu road at 10.00, come and meet some club members if you like, there'll be tea & cake after.
 
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kimz

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Dave Davenport said:
Hi Kimz

The sotonia club runs start at North Baddesley crossroads at 9.30 every Sunday (9.00 when the clocks change). There are usually 3 or 4 groups, the slowest will do about 35 to 40 miles around 12mph average with a tea stop which should be ok for you. It's all very friendly and there will be a mix of riders (and bikes) out. It's fine to come along a few times before you join. We have a reliability trial next sunday so there may not be many on the club run, the following sunday (7.3.10) we've got a time trial on the P164 which starts just outside Lyndhurst on the Beaulieu road at 10.00, come and meet some club members if you like, there'll be tea & cake after.
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you trying to say im slow :angry: LOL :biggrin::laugh::biggrin: that was ajoke i am slow :wacko:

i did have a look last night and was looking at the rides and noticed you do some through the forest can i pick up the ride part way and drop off when on way back kinda thing i know the baddesley arms but i will have trouble getting there as dont drive :wacko:

but may be able to meet somewhere along the way when you do forest rides etc see how i get on ,

your clud seems to cater for all so would be better suited to me than most
will also have to see if i can get off work lunch time sunday :wacko:
 
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