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Originally posted by cojak View PostThanks Chaps. I'll point Mr C to the CTC.
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Originally posted by Dallas View PostGoogle road tax
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Originally posted by Wanderer View PostAlthough they don't pay any tax for the privilege of using the roads, we owe cyclists and Prius drivers a debt of gratitude for saving the planet so that makes it all OK.
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Originally posted by BrilloPad View PostCyclists generally are right up themselves. They are the worst roads users - but think they own the highways.
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Cyclists generally are right up themselves. They are the worst roads users - but think they own the highways. Anything slightly odd and they hate it. Especially tri-athletes.
Fookers. Get MrC to run one over next time he is out in his car.
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I have seen old boys on scaffolding overtake cervelos, it's what's in the legs that count. Turning up on a poncy bike and being rubbish will make you memorable for all the wrong reasons. I have a decathlon road bike as my starter bike, it was used by a pro team recently, most cyclists know that. If they are snobby, find another group.
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There is a bit and it's they tend to find it difficult to keep beginners sessions to a reasonable pace as the pack mentality takes over.
A good middle ground is the CTC and another option is to ask around the local bike shops as they tend to run social rides that are quicker than commute but not influenced by club mentality and politics.
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Originally posted by cojak View PostMr C is contemplating joining a cycling club. He's a reasonable cyclist who cycles the 10 miles to and from work most days but wants to 'up a gear' in his enjoyment of cycling. He's even looking at buying a new bike.
And this is where the above question kicks in.
He's not looking at anything special - a Decathalon B'TWIN Triban 3 will do fine.
I just wonder if there is any snobbery in cycling clubs when it comes to what bike you have. Are they pleased just to have new members or would they care if he passes them on his B'TWIN?
The club I got out with ride everything from full carbon to steel single speeds, we even have a couple on a tandem who ride regularly.
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