david1701
Well-Known Member
- Location
- Bude, Cornwall
+1 on the running clubs, fit people but quite socialble and not all hardcore cyclists so you can keep up
Confused about clubs/groups or going solo
- Thread starter Alembicbassman
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There have been CC rides in Yorkshire, Lancashire, Derbyshire since 2008 (and not just ColinJ's who seems to almost think otherwise). It's just that they dried up in 2010 for various reasons. Despite the enormous potential, I work every Sunday, but other than that there's a vacancy - I've quit nearly every cycling commitment I have now.
I know exactly where alembicbassman is coming from with the local stuff, it is irritating.
I know exactly where alembicbassman is coming from with the local stuff, it is irritating.
It's a tricky one. I'm in my 40's, and I sometimes fancy a ride out with a group/club, but there are a few issues.
Due to work patterns (varying shifts and inconsistent) it's hard to plan anything with any regularity. I mean I may be free for a couple of Sundays on the trot, but then struggle to attend a ride for months. Which makes it hard to be a part of anything which requires reasonably consistent attendance.
In terms of speed, I've done a gently undulating route of 60 miles at an average of just over 16 mph with no stops. (I don't know how good, bad or indifferent this is.)
But I live on the edge of the Peaks, and the cycle clubs seem to head out that way. That's fine, but would I keep up without throwing up!
There certainly seems to be a bit of a gap in the middle, for those who ride at a speed which is a bit slower than racing whippet, but faster than, say the CTC rides.
Due to work patterns (varying shifts and inconsistent) it's hard to plan anything with any regularity. I mean I may be free for a couple of Sundays on the trot, but then struggle to attend a ride for months. Which makes it hard to be a part of anything which requires reasonably consistent attendance.
In terms of speed, I've done a gently undulating route of 60 miles at an average of just over 16 mph with no stops. (I don't know how good, bad or indifferent this is.)
But I live on the edge of the Peaks, and the cycle clubs seem to head out that way. That's fine, but would I keep up without throwing up!
There certainly seems to be a bit of a gap in the middle, for those who ride at a speed which is a bit slower than racing whippet, but faster than, say the CTC rides.
fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
- Location
- South Manchester
Weekday/evening rides are generally chain gangs - you hang on or are blown off - no mercy.
Sat rides are often training/fast.
Sunday rides are slower usually or they split the groups.
Sat rides are often training/fast.
Sunday rides are slower usually or they split the groups.