Thomo Posted February 13, 2023 Share Hi. It's the lead up to CTCT and there were "thousands" of cyclists on the various parts of the route yesterday. While this isn't surprising, the absence of obvious club activity was noticable and has been for a while now. Are clubs no longer fashionable.? Are people opting for smaller informal groups.? Which clubs are still active in Cape Town and Southern Suburbs.? Edited February 13, 2023 by Thomo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselnDust Posted February 13, 2023 Share There are more than a few active clubs this weekend was the 99er so many club riders would have been drafting on Saturday and veering on Sunday Edited February 13, 2023 by DieselnDust Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomo Posted February 13, 2023 Share 6 minutes ago, DieselnDust said: There are more than a few active clubs I'd like to think so too, but I don't see the same levels of activity or visibility that there was 5 - 10 years ago, specifically around the southern suburbs and Atlantic seaboard. Northern suburbs and beyond may be very different. Can you name some active clubs.? Edited February 13, 2023 by Thomo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FootballingCyclist Posted February 13, 2023 Share Club 100 Team Infinity Cycling Club Cape Town Giants The BMC guys (Not sure if they're as registered club but there are always more than just a handful of them around) Star Cycling Club These are just a few teams I usually see on weekends when riding around the Southern Suburbs and Peninsula, There are quite a few more. DieselnDust and RRIBike 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamstring Posted February 13, 2023 Share City Cycling club out of Edgemead. DieselnDust 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bub Marley Posted February 13, 2023 Share Don’t forget City Cycling Club. We’re on the roads almost every single day. DieselnDust 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselnDust Posted February 13, 2023 Share 2 minutes ago, Thomo said: I'd like to think so too, but I don't see the same levels of activity or visibility that there was 5 - 10 years ago, specifically around the southern suburbs and Atlantic seaboard. Northern suburbs and beyond may be very different. Can you name some active clubs.? Yeah sure , city cycling and atheltics, rode from edgemead. lifecycle rides from Tolai. club100 from constantia village Star team infinity outcasts Etc there is a list on the wpcycling.com website i agree there has been a decline in clubs over the years but I think that has more to do with politics and often poor leadership. City is probably one of the most involved clubs as far as the racing and events goes and they achieve a lot of success at the SA Road Champs. there is also some exciting stuff brewing with an event outside of Cape Town that will hopefully reignite some interest in club membership. So maybe watch this space. however , back to the original point . Clubs are still very active just maybe not as races as they were 10years ago but hopefully that fire is about to be reignited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FootballingCyclist Posted February 13, 2023 Share 2 minutes ago, Bub Marley said: Don’t forget City Cycling Club. We’re on the roads almost every single day. Yes 100% and always eeing you guys. Just didn't mention City Cycling Club or Outriders as OP was asking about Southern Suburbs. DieselnDust 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomo Posted February 13, 2023 Share 3 minutes ago, FootballingCyclist said: ... OP was asking about Southern Suburbs. Yip. Particularly curious about the southern suburbs and CBD. Northern suburbs appear to be in a much better space. I acknowledge and I am familiar with many of the names mentioned, but even they are far less visible than before. Infinity would possibly be the one exception. FootballingCyclist 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselnDust Posted February 13, 2023 Share 1 minute ago, Thomo said: Yip. Particularly curious about the southern suburbs and CBD. Northern suburbs appear to be in a much better space. I acknowledge and I am familiar with many of the names mentioned, but even they are far less visible than before. Infinity would possibly be the one exception. Southern suburbs clubs are in trouble. Retaining members is a problem, no new ideas. Politics and ego are the biggest enemy’s FootballingCyclist 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pure Savage Posted February 13, 2023 Share The only reason people would join a club is CSA you have to be part of one. I am part of outriders for this reason. Also, Southern suburbs and Town are clicky, goes against the club vibe. Then there are committees, prefer cycling groups to be run by a benevolent dictator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomo Posted February 13, 2023 Share 34 minutes ago, DieselnDust said: Southern suburbs clubs are in trouble. Retaining members is a problem, no new ideas. Politics and ego are the biggest enemy’s Agreed, and while those "enemies" are not unique to cycling clubs, they do appear more prevalent than in other sporting codes. DieselnDust 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pure Savage Posted February 13, 2023 Share 2 minutes ago, Thomo said: Agreed, and while those "enemies" are not unique to cycling clubs, they do appear more prevalent than in other sporting codes. What is the benefit of a formal club? DieselnDust 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted February 13, 2023 Share Team Vitality are actively to get real club rides going, in multiple areas in the major centres. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoloCyclist Posted February 13, 2023 Share 1 hour ago, Thomo said: Hi. It's the lead up to CTCT and there were "thousands" of cyclists on the various parts of the route yesterday. While this isn't surprising, the absence of obvious club activity was noticable and has been for a while now. Are clubs no longer fashionable.? Are people opting for smaller informal groups.? Which clubs are still active in Cape Town and Southern Suburbs.? It all depends what you are looking for in a club..... There are still plenty active clubs in the southern suburbs Cyclewize (est 2022) still growing day by day Giants Club100 CycleLab but looks like they moving North to the new shop Some clubs operate on Saturdays so thats also why you might not see them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomo Posted February 13, 2023 Share 55 minutes ago, Pure Savage said: What is the benefit of a formal club? Real or perceived benefits aside, where does one without access to any informal groups start.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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