New Cycling Group

Barcafan11

I am neither a beginner or a pro. I am what you would call an inbetweener. Having been in a cycling club, I found that it was full of people who are into triathlons and racing. Myself however, I like to cycle just for keeping fit and for the enjoyment of the sport. When I went out with these guys, all I got was you need to do this and that, you're doing this wrong etc etc. I wouldnt mind but I thought I was as good and competent a cyclist as any of them

Needless to say I didnt stick around with them. I do enjoy cycling with groups, but i just cant stand being dictated on how to do one of the first things you learn as a child.

I am looking to start a cycling group around the Clondalkin or surrounding areas for people who just want to cycle for the fun of the sport, and not take it to extreme levels.

Would anybody be interested ???

Thanks.

Redmond101

lucan crc have a specific sportive group that go out every saturday, from what you've mentioned above they could be a good group for you, normally 80-100k and a coffee stop at the end

ericzeking

The etiquette and 'rules' of riding in a group have the primary function of keeping everybody safe.

Craig06

It's not a case of people telling you what to do. It's constructive advice. Sure you can ride a bike since you were 5 etc but its a bit different riding a road bike at speed. Take all the advice you can get as its invaluable.

t'bear

The initial advice received as a stranger into a group is worth its weight in gold. Although it can be delivered in whatever way and you may not like it, its delivered for safety. Also getting to know who's who in a group and their strengths and weaknesses will only enhance the experience of group riding. Plus you get to go so much faster with windbreakers up front , ha :-)

nattefrost

You should check out Clondalkin cycling club, they are a non racing club. Sounds just what your looking for.

Dermot Illogical

Barcafan11 wrote: »

I do enjoy cycling with groups, but i just cant stand being dictated on how to do one of the first things you learn as a child.

Group spins as a kid? I hope you did your turns up front and got out of the half-wheeling habit early on.

Barcafan11

Redmond101 wrote: »

lucan crc have a specific sportive group that go out every saturday, from what you've mentioned above they could be a good group for you, normally 80-100k and a coffee stop at the end

Never realised they had different groups within the club which is handy. I'll look into it further. Thanks

rp

ericzeking wrote: »

The etiquette and 'rules' of riding in a group have the primary function of keeping everybody safe.

I guess it depends which 'rules' they were shouting at him:
"Hey you, your socks must extend no less than 2cm below the main bulge of your calf muscle! And they must be white! Your bottle cages don't match!"

BofaDeezNuhtz

rp wrote: »

I guess it depends which 'rules' they were shouting at him:
"Hey you, your socks must extend no less than 2cm below the main bulge of your calf muscle! And they must be white! Your bottle cages don't match!"

This ^^^

OP Clondalkin CC sounds like it'll suit your needs/wants

DirkVoodoo

Sounds like you would be happier riding solo.

Clubs don't tell people when they are doing something wrong for the sake of it, it's generally because you are doing something wrong and it might be dangerous for everyone else.

petethedrummer

DirkVoodoo wrote: »

Clubs don't tell people when they are doing something wrong for the sake of it,

I've cycled in the vicinity of such a club. Judging by the OP's location it could possibly be the same club he is referring to.