Are local cycling clubs and teams just a haven for wannabe pros who cant hack it in the real world, or can they actually offer something tangible to casual weekend warriors who just want to ride for fun?
Lets be real, most of us arent going to be competing in the Tour de France anytime soon, so is the structured training and competitive atmosphere of a cycling club really necessary? Or is it just a bunch of posers trying to justify their expensive bike habit by pretending to be racers?
And what about the safety aspect? Dont these clubs just attract a bunch of reckless, aggressive riders who are more concerned with dropping their friends on a climb than with actually enjoying the ride?
Can anyone honestly say that joining a cycling club has made them a better, more confident rider, or is it just a bunch of hype?
Lets be real, most of us arent going to be competing in the Tour de France anytime soon, so is the structured training and competitive atmosphere of a cycling club really necessary? Or is it just a bunch of posers trying to justify their expensive bike habit by pretending to be racers?
And what about the safety aspect? Dont these clubs just attract a bunch of reckless, aggressive riders who are more concerned with dropping their friends on a climb than with actually enjoying the ride?
Can anyone honestly say that joining a cycling club has made them a better, more confident rider, or is it just a bunch of hype?