Some obvious benefits accrue to those who join up with a cycling organization. I work in a bike shop. There are some very common questions I am asked. Among these are, “Where can you ride around here?” and, “Are there any group rides that go on here?” and, “How do I find others who like to ride the way I do?” In almost every one of those cases, the answer can be, look to the club.
Clubs are interesting creations. It’s kind of like doing the social and party scene. If you want to go to parties, you have to throw one every now and then. Clubs provide a framework for just this sort of thing. Clubs also give a structure to the social aspect of our sport. It doesn’t matter how you like to ride, likely in a larger group of folks, you’ll find others who enjoy a similar riding style.
But there is more to it. There is strength in numbers. It’s time and past time for cyclists in our area to get organized. We have a lot to learn from each other, a lot to teach each other, and a lot to teach our neighbors. If we are to improve our lot, we need to band together and present a recognizable presence. A club is a sound way to do this.
As it happens, we are working hard to build just such an organization. There is much going on. Please go to the blog at
to learn more, and check out the new club website at http://www.southsidecycling.com/
The website is under construction, but it is up, and more is happening each and every day. Consider it, and please do, consider joining us.
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