Many thanks. I was sort of thinking I'd be out of place turning up for drinks on a 'boneshaker' and totally clueless - but now you suggest it I think I might try to come along. In the world of inline skating (which I also started recently) I was amazed how welcoming & supportive experienced people are to a terrified-looking beginner, probably it will be the same with cycling.
Many thanks. I was sort of thinking I'd be out of place turning up for drinks on a 'boneshaker' and totally clueless - but now you suggest it I think I might try to come along. In the world of inline skating (which I also started recently) I was amazed how welcoming & supportive experienced people are to a terrified-looking beginner, probably it will be the same with cycling.