Cycling Clubs

there's a constant debate at my club (Dulwich) about how to make sure that new riders are welcomed, and there are different rides on different days for new/established/sport riders. (Saturday rides are the social/leisure ride - 30/40 miles at a cruise).

I know that Addiscombe are also very good at this. Other clubs vary. Dynamo seem to be universally loathed (but I'd be interested to hear their side of the story!).

I think it is really important to welcome new riders, and make sure they are looked after. Especially if the new rider doesn't really know anyone else in the club too well. One of the problems with club runs is accomodating a range of abilities/fitness. Rollapaluza isn't at the level yet, but we were speculating about having two runs, with a similar 1st 10/last 10 but with a longer option - so that we still all meet together and finish together but the fitter riders get a harder ride.

But I think that's still a way off for Rollapaluza!

I would still be interested to hear what Dulwich Paragon do - they have a really good rep, and many people recommend them.