csmith wrote:
> Hi everyone,
>
> I recently took up triathlons and was looking to do some road riding during the off season. I am
> not sure if club racing is for me but was after more touring(?) style rides. I guess distances up
> to about 100km on a weekend would be great, Saturday mornings would be fantastic. Not really sure
> where to look, any information would be a bonus.
I've been for a number of rides with (and can recommend) the Muggaccinos
- their rides are anywhere from 75-100km+ and usually involve at least one decent climb (sometimes
four!). Very few of them race, however, and the pace is not outrageous - it certainly helps the
slower or less fit riders that the group stops for coffee and/or snacks at least once during the
ride, depending on route and length. Plus there are "sag stops" to let the group (usu. about 10-20
riders) reform.
Only catch is they start at sparrow fart on Sunday mornings, which is tough if you like going out on
Saturday night, but at least you have the option.
For insurance reasons, the Muggs do require you to be a member of either Bike NSW or Bike North
(makes financial sense to join BNSW anyway, what with the bike shop discount you get).
URLs:
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Muggs:
http://www.muggaccinos.com BNSW:
http://www.bicyclensw.org.au Bike North:
http://galifrey.triode.net.au/bikenorth
Apart from that, check out BNSW's "Push On" ride guide (subscription included in BNSW membership)
for other organised rides in the Sydney area.
HTH,
&roo