Group ride

[Arch]

I carry my laptop most of the time so the rack at least stays

my issue is where to put the stuff if I don't have a pannier, backpacks are uncomfortable and I don't have a frame pump and I have the one pocket on my jersey (which I reckon would max out on phone wallet and keys)

if you have a small backpack or shoulder bag, bungy it to the top of the rack. Just make sure all the bits of straps are tucked in so that they can't catch in the wheel.

If you fancy treating yourself to a bag, look for a rack pack that will sit atop the rack, without adding too much weight.

Frankly I'd take the pannier, and to hell with what anyone thinks. Just don't fill it to the brim with stuff you don't need (something I am utterly incapable of!)

 

[david1701]

right so keep a distance and shout car, I can do that


probably go for 1 pannier with bare essentials (well + lunch and a jumper) I was half tempted to shove in a camera but I don't have one besides my phone that doesn't weigh a ton

right now I fancy treating myself to a decent bike so all is on hold for a while

 

[Arch]

right so keep a distance and shout car, I can do that

If funny how someone can usually reduce any paragraph of mine to a few words. Do you think I talk the same way I pack my pannier - IE with multiple redundancy?

 

[chris-s]

And don't forget to come back and tell us how you got on!

Chris

 

[Fozz]

do it.....it paces you when i go out on my own i set off like a scalded cat nd i`m knackered after 10 miles in a group even I can crack off 30,40 even 50 miles......a bit of conversation keeps you mind off the hills too.

if you fall back theres always people willing to hang with you


my only issue is they do frequent the posher end of the cafe spectrum.........

 

[HLaB]

Id echo the previous points to the OP 'Go for it' any group worth their salt, will realise everybody has to start somewhere but in a while you will be valued member of the pack taking the turn at the front and making it easier for everyone :-)

 

[Fozz]

Fozz - What, you mean there are posh cafes in Suffolk?

oh yes........wallys is unknown to SCC........

 

[david1701]

If funny how someone can usually reduce any paragraph of mine to a few words. Do you think I talk the same way I pack my pannier - IE with multiple redundancy?

nah I'm just a bit dim - lifes motto is Keep It Simple Stupid else I get it wrong

I hate backpacks I need one to take my laptop on my sisters bike and its foul hell whenever I can I don't even use a backpack for cameras in real life

weirdly I find my mtb super skittish without its panniers on, not ridden without them for aaaggges but I got home and put them in then went for a few miles blast instead of putting the bike away and it seemed to bounce everywhere - v strange

I will let you all know how it goes (unless a shoot pops up last minute)

 

[Rouge Penguin]

Large saddle bag. Maybe one for the handlebars

 

[david1701]

went good

not too long 12 miles + the 4 there and 4 home was quite tiring but I'm well up to try one of their longer harder rides

 

[Dan B]

'car up' and 'car down' (I can never remember but I think 'up' is coming from behind, and 'down' is oncoming - I just shout 'car!')

Correct. "Up your bum" vs "down your front" is how I was told to remember it.

 

[tyred]

A single packet of jelly babies should be ample for a 20-30 mile ride, and a single water bottle.

Ah, there's my problem. I've eaten the packet of jelly babies before I've even got the bike wheeled out of the garage


It is definitely easier to ride in a group.

 

[youngoldbloke]

Ah, there's my problem. I've eaten the packet of jelly babies before I've even got the bike wheeled out of the garage


It is definitely easier to ride in a group.

- and someone might have more jelly babies, maybe?

 

[Ghost Donkey]

Go for it. Cyclists and triathletes are generally very friendly. I was worried about gping swimming with a triathlon club. Glad I did. I'm a much better swimmer now.

 

[skudupnorth]

I have enjoyed the group rides through CC,i used to do nothing but solo rides but now look forward to the next event with some cracking people in different places that i have never thought of exploring before.
As everyone said,go for it ! Round your way should be fun,although if i remember correctly VERY HILLY !