Velo Cycle club in PTA

[Grondpad]

Are there any hubbers that ride with the Velo Club in PTA East?

 

I usually joined the ROAG online club, but seeing that it is now renewing time again for CSA, I am looking at a club to join for “Safety in numbers” on the road. I see that they have a 28km/h and a 33km/h group, but I am would just like to know what distances to they do?

 

Thanks

[Spinnekop]

Road I assume?

[jcza]

Do you need a club for CSA membership? Heard it changed

[Bianchi]

I haven't done their road rides in some time since I've moved over to mtb, but Saturdays are usually 80-150km in distance (the website will usually specify the route they'll do). Most often, out east towards Bronkies/Cullinan and sometimes out towards Harties.

[Spinnekop]

The "A group" i.e. 33km/h is pretty much balls to the wall on Tuesdays. The "B Group" much easier.

Thursdays are way more relaxed.

Both rides around 70km.

I usually turn around early to get about 50km in before work.

 

Normally no Sunday organised rides.

 

Saturday will be 80-120km rides. Mainly East side of Pretoria roads, Cullinan, Boshkop, Babsfontein, etc.

Every now and again head out to Harties.

[Grondpad]

Road I assume?

 

Jip, I have a lot of mates that joins me on the MTB, but we are only two that goes on the road rides. After last week’s tragedy, I don’t want to risk it anymore

[Grondpad]

I haven't done their road rides in some time since I've moved over to mtb, but Saturdays are usually 80-150km in distance (the website will usually specify the route they'll do). Most often, out east towards Bronkies/Cullinan and sometimes out towards Harties.

The "A group" i.e. 33km/h is pretty much balls to the wall on Tuesdays. The "B Group" much easier.

Thursdays are way more relaxed.

Both rides around 70km.

I usually turn around early to get about 50km in before work.

 

Normally no Sunday organised rides.

 

Saturday will be 80-120km rides. Mainly East side of Pretoria roads, Cullinan, Boshkop, Babsfontein, etc.

Every now and again head out to Harties.

 

Thank you gents. This is what I was hoping for. How big are their groups. Are they massive or manageable?

Edited January 7, 2013 by Grondpad

[Spinnekop]

Thank you gents. This is what I was hoping for. How big are their groups. Are they massive or manageable?

 

Groups come and go. Normally about 20-50 riders depending on weather and if there is a race on.

This Saturday had about 20 A groupers and 30 B riders

 

Normally not bigger. It will grow towards the Argus time and from there around 20-40 about per ride

[Grondpad]

Groups come and go. Normally about 20-50 riders depending on weather and if there is a race on.

This Saturday had about 20 A groupers and 30 B riders

 

Normally not bigger. It will grow towards the Argus time and from there around 20-40 about per ride

 

Thnak you Spinnekop. I think I will join them for a ride or two and see how it goes, but from what I see I think I will fit right in

[Grondpad]

Do you need a club for CSA membership? Heard it changed

 

I think you are right jcza. It seems like you only need to belong to a club if you want a racing license

 

I got this from the website now:

 

Cycling SA Membership:

• Membership will be available through the CYCLINGSA member management website (/).
  
• It is not necessary for CSA Members to belong to a club, but members which apply/upgrade their CSA Memberships to Domestic Racing Licenses need to belong to a registered cycling club.
  
• These options are all available on the CYCLINGSA member management website. The system opens on 1^st September 2012.
  
• If New Applicants or Members which haven't purchased 2012 CSA Membership; they can now purchase their 2013 CSA Membership and their membership will be valid from the date of issue until 31^st December 2013. (Membership can be used for the remainder of 2012 and for 2013)
  
• Membership will entitle riders to race, be seeded and participate in CYCLINGSA sanctioned events. Exceptions are detailed under Racing License Section.
  

[Bianchi]

Yes, @ Grondpad, only for a full license do you need to belong to a club...

But by riding with a club, you are reaping benefits that come with being with the club, and then it's only fair that you join the club as a member?

[Grondpad]

But by riding with a club, you are reaping benefits that come with being with the club, and then it's only fair that you join the club as a member?

 

I agree 100%. That is why I am currently scouting for a nice club to ride with before I join one. I have joined another club for a ride or two late last year but they do not cover many km's. I think Velo will be much beter.

 

Thank you to all for your feedback!