Iv just started cycling again after a 25 year rest, i am by no means as fit as i once was, im not fit at all, i was thinking of joining a club run but dont want to slow you all down, my pace is around 15mph over 30 to 40 miles but i need to increace every part of my training, my bike is new but c**p (£200)to give you an idea of it.
Should i do a club run or should i get a bit fitter first ?
Thanks for reading,
Paddy.
Hi paddy, welcome back to the wonderful world of cycling. Reading your stats there I reckon a club run may be a bit quick but you could pop aong for the first hour or so and see how you get on, just riding as part of a group will give you a bit more speed, you may well suprise yourself.
Also, at the minute i am riding with a friend who is new to cycling and we are doing rides of about 40 miles so your welcome to join us, keep your eye on here for details of when and where.
The invite to join me and my pal is open to everyone, be them new to or returning to cycling or established riders just wanting a chilled out ride. Could use these rides as a stepping stone to going on a club ride should you be a bit wary of the speed and distance of a club run.
Hello, me again.
Done a few more miles now and im thinking its time to take the bull by the horns and join a club and do some club runs, still not as fit as i once was but fitter than i have been for a long time.
Got room for a new club member ?
Paddy,
Come on down and join the gang!
If you come and have a ride you'll only get fitter and faster.
youll be able to go faster in the group Paddy because youll be able to tuck in behind the other riders if your tired and let them kop for the wind chill factor for you...
15mph on your own is probably about the same as 18-20 mph in a group,so you should be able to keep up with them alright...
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