I'm trying...

[Ian H]

Corinium are a friendly enough bunch.

 

[Lonestar]

Just turn up at one of there meeting places.

Im thinking of doing this for a forum ride sometime.

 

[SWSteve]

Since picking up my bike and moving twice I have been out with 3 clubs. I emailed all of them beforehand. 2 very good, quick reply. One, not so quick, not so much info.

of the two quick replies, one called me to ask how I was, how long I had been in The area and what I knew of cycling locally - the answers to this were more or less 'I've just moved here and don't want to get lost, take me along with you please'. The other sent me a pdf explaining all aboard it th club, and the member offers on certain brands!!! The also said t call if I wanted to know any more info, or who to call if I was lost on anything.

The main lesson I got from them was, please call us - it's easy to email and then not do anything after, but if you call you can actually talk to someone so they can help you to make the most of the club.




More of what everyone else has said really

 

[Sittingduck]

Cycling clubs are one of those things that are just better off the old fashioned way. As per previous advice, go to the meet point and introduce yourself.

 

[Citius]

Recommend Abingdon Freewheelers,different levels,great bunch

Distance might be an issue. Abingdon is 40 miles away.

 

[3narf]

I'm going to turn up tomorrow and see how it goes...

 

[e-rider]

I'm going to turn up tomorrow and see how it goes...

Chippenham Wheelers is a large club but maybe a bit too far away from you?

 

[Sittingduck]

So, what happened?

 

[3narf]

I got there for 9 but there was no sign of anyone. I did 10 miles on my own, got back at half nine just as 3 or 4 people were setting off from Cafe Nero; not sure if they were from a club or not and they looked like they were going off on an epic ride, as they had winter gear on and bags.

Anyway, I set off on my own and did a further 25 miles via Cricklade. It was a great ride tbh.

As Gilbert O'Sullivan said- alone again, naturally...

 

[Fab Foodie]

Distance might be an issue. Abingdon is 40 miles away.

Yeah, but we are worth it!

 

[Sittingduck]

I got there for 9 but there was no sign of anyone. I did 10 miles on my own, got back at half nine just as 3 or 4 people were setting off from Cafe Nero; not sure if they were from a club or not and they looked like they were going off on an epic ride, as they had winter gear on and bags.

Anyway, I set off on my own and did a further 25 miles via Cricklade. It was a great ride tbh.

As Gilbert O'Sullivan said- alone again, naturally...

Well, at least you got out for a ride! Nevermind... it was worth a go. Plenty more clubs around

 

[Fab Foodie]

Check whether the club has a facebook page, that tends to be an easy route in. Works well for us.

 

[3narf]

I'd rather ride on my own than go on Facebook!

Joking... I could try that.