Is it worth it joining a club?

[DR ◣◢]

 

Myself and a friend wanted to join you guys I think it was last week (Could not organize last min drama ) question is ??? Is it a open offer for Hubbers to join?? And just for logistics approx. time and pace???

 

Open as can be.

 

17:30 start at Fratellis. We ride to Emmarentia and round Alberts. A light is a must have.

 

The pace is always determined by the slowest rider in the group. We stop often and we have fun. PM me if you have any questions.

[walkerr]

I'm mostly a "black stuff" rider. Prevaricated for years about joining a club, but finally bit the bullet last May and have enjoyed some great group rides and camaraderie since.

So I'd say yes, based on my experiences

[JGR]

I'm mostly a "black stuff" rider. Prevaricated for years about joining a club, but finally bit the bullet last May and have enjoyed some great group rides and camaraderie since.

So I'd say yes, based on my experiences

 

Who did you join?

[walkerr]

Wannabees:

 

http://wannabteam.co.za/

 

If I'm honest, the name was part of the thing which put me off for a while - shallow of me, I know, but there you go. They're a great and sociable bunch though, so I'm very glad I got over myself and signed up. Now I just smile when we ride past a group of other riders and get the standard "wannabee!" chant - just as often we get comments about what good humour we have in our bunch, and can they join us.

 

I think Somerset West Cycle Lab may have started a group too - I know they do have morning group rides. I'm more of a social rider though rather than a racing snake, so the Wannabee club is a good fit for me. We had an awesome DC ride together.

[Zook]

Try both/all options.

 

Try Cyclelab out. You don't have to join them to go on a couple rides just to see if the vibe suits you. If they're close to you and that gets you on the bike more often, great.

 

Also join a few hubber outings. Less organised but you're likely to pick up more ad-hoc rides.

[JGR]

Wannabees:

 

http://wannabteam.co.za/

 

If I'm honest, the name was part of the thing which put me off for a while - shallow of me, I know, but there you go. They're a great and sociable bunch though, so I'm very glad I got over myself and signed up. Now I just smile when we ride past a group of other riders and get the standard "wannabee!" chant - just as often we get comments about what good humour we have in our bunch, and can they join us.

 

I think Somerset West Cycle Lab may have started a group too - I know they do have morning group rides. I'm more of a social rider though rather than a racing snake, so the Wannabee club is a good fit for me. We had an awesome DC ride together.

Sounds good! I can see how you would feel that way about the name. Ehat was your DC time?

[walkerr]

Sounds good! I can see how you would feel that way about the name. Ehat was your DC time?

 

We were aiming for 8hrs but gave up worrying about time after 100km battling the wind. We ended at 9:05, but still smiling and with 11 of our 12.

[DoubleDee]

What do I want - A group of riders that genuinely enjoy riding share experiences, no posers and arrogance

Definitely don't join a club then!

[DoubleDee]

 

 

We were aiming for 8hrs but gave up worrying about time after 100km battling the wind. We ended at 9:05, but still smiling and with 11 of our 12.

I hope you did not have that crazy guy wearing white cycling shorts in your group! It was a disgusting sight,especially when it started raining! Friends should'nt let friends wear white cycling shorts!

[walkerr]

I hope you did not have that crazy guy wearing white cycling shorts in your group! It was a disgusting sight,especially when it started raining! Friends should'nt let friends wear white cycling shorts!

 

His name is Darren Don't worry, after the stick we gave him I don't think we'll be seeing those shorts again ...

Edited December 1, 2012 by walkerr

[WR 1.0]

Cheapest option around is probably ROAG.

[Maps]

um, what are "brown" or "black" stuff? I am a rookie.

[walkerr]

brown = dirt = MTB

black = tar = road

 

For me - if you can pedal something with wheels on it, I don't care which it is ... long as I can ride

[Agteros]

um, what are "brown" or "black" stuff? I am a rookie.

brown = dirt (MTB)

black = tar (road bike)

 

snap! walkerr beat me to it

Edited December 3, 2012 by robox

[Maps]

oh right. moving from basic knowledge to intermediate. Thanks