| I was introduced to cycling when I was about 14. A | | | | to join. Even in this internet age, to find a local club you |
| friend of mine got me involved. He took me to a race | | | | might have to actually call up your local bike shop and |
| he and his Dad were riding in. From that point on I was | | | | ask them if they sponsor any. Another way to find |
| hooked on cycling. | | | | them would be to ask any of your present cycling |
| Once I was hooked on cycling and wanted to get a | | | | friends. I have found that the internet is not the best |
| bike. My friend got me in touch with a man that | | | | way to find local cycling clubs. |
| wanted to sell his old bike. The two knew each other | | | | Clubs present another good opportunity and that is in |
| due to their participation in a cycling club. | | | | finding people that have the same ambitions as you do |
| At an early period in my cycling experience I learned | | | | in cycling. If your present friends aren't as ambitious as |
| the value of a cycling club. | | | | you then clubs let you find others that could be. |
| Cycling clubs are a great support group! They also | | | | I have yet to find a club where anyone could not fit |
| present an opportunity to be with like minded people | | | | into in some regard or another. No matter if you are a |
| and have fun together. A cycling club lets those | | | | man, woman or child. I have met some really good |
| involved network together and provide a source of | | | | cyclist in clubs and I have made some good friends. |
| getting rid of excess gear or bikes. | | | | If you are looking for some place to have some |
| Some clubs foster a family type of atmosphere by | | | | interaction with other cyclists go find a local club to |
| having picnics and other family oriented activities. | | | | belong to! They are there you just might have to look |
| Some of you might be asking: how could I find a club | | | | a little to find one you like. |