Fred's Road Table Manners Tips???

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Hi Miranda,

There are different types of cycling clubs. If you just want to ride to improve your skill and find new friends, try the touring type club. They always love new members no matter what your skill levels are.

Have and don't have on bike comes down to safety. Like Grog says, you should put away your music so that you can hear cars, directions, warnings, instructions from other riders.

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just remembered, I know a guy who has a bicycle bell on his road bike. Really strong good rider. He says it's his way of staying grounded and not take it too seriously. The bell is really loud. He uses it when he passes other cyclists. Some take it with good humor. When I first heard it, I went WHATTT??? Bike bell?? and looked all around.
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keep your blinkie on the saddle and reflectors if you want. Nothing wrong with that. Make sure they don't come loose. Check with LBS for organized rides and join. You'll have excuses to have pastries, donuts, cakes, coffee, latte on the weekend.

Smilingcat