The Drops Social Cycling

[RossTopher]

morning all,

I have made a bold/brave/stupid decision to attempt a new social cycling club in the North.

key elements are: no groups, no average speeds, no membership fees.

When i moved out to Durbanville many years ago, i struggled to find a riding group, and didn't feel i fitted into any of the traditional clubs. So after many years of thinking, idea generation, and quality control through friends, i have designed what i hope is a solution for many younger/newer riders. Every 2 weeks to start with, an out-and-back ride, where people can turn when they feel they need to, and one of our crew will turn back with them.
Selfishly, this is also a platform to help less experienced people with finding the right bike size, technical assistance, bikefitting etc.

then, one day, if we want to form a DC team, or support each other at races, triathlons etc, we have that. please share with people you think may be interested:

Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/thedropscc
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedropscc/
We have a whatsapp community setup, which i am still figuring out.

[RossTopher]

First ride is the week after CTCT, from Plato Durbanville.
they seem a bit loathe to have another group meeting there (they have a running club), so we may find a new venue in future

[BuffsVintageBikes]

Have you tried joining the Team Flip rides? They are already well established, often have backup vehicles on their rides and different speed / skill groups.

[RossTopher]

Thanks, i've not heard of them, but I am not looking to join an established group.

The aim is to create something inclusive, not segregate based on different speeds/skills, and get people confident and into road and gravel riding.

Edited March 2 by RossTopher

[BuffsVintageBikes]

Check them out on FB, very much an "Inclusive group" which is why they have grown so quickly. They're pretty much entrenched in the Northern burbs community and Titanium and SJC security often offer them security cover on their rides. They even have their own kit.

All the best with your idea, it seems like you've put a lot of time and thought into it 👍

[Jaco/]

Hi @RossTopher.. there's quite a new nifty app and website.. Ultrahub.. that you can use to create/share/join/search and track activities.. launched 1 March so brand new unfortunately.. so not alot of sessions yet.. it might make it easier for you to create and share your sessions, just copy the link of your session post it on you whatsapp group.. might make the admin a bit more manageable?

ultrahubsa.com

I've created my first session for the Cycle tour sub 3hr E batch.. quite interested to see if there is like minded athletes.. you are not obligated to put in all of the above.. for me its just to find like minded athletes..worth a shot😂

Im not sure if this will help to get your club out there.. might be worth a shot?

 

Goodluck😁