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@Velocio
Dynamo is a bit strange... in that there is no club house, there's no 'place' where there is a geographical centre. You just pay your dues, turn up and ride. It's more a collective, a federation of racers rather than a traditional cycle club.
It's very easy to be social with people, but you won't click until you've got some shared experiences, some rides under your belt, a race or two, or some sportif. The great thing is definitely the social thing, but it's social cycling, not socialising. That's cool.
I like the best of both worlds though, I really don't race and I was crap at it, I like drinking too much and just having a laugh. I take part in club rides, and wear the colours on long charity rides and events... and I ride fixed (ss right now) and get wasted down the pub and ride home without a helmet. So I take the bits I like best to accommodate the riding I like doing and the fun I like to have. I think that's just how everyone does it... you do the stuff you want to.