Quote Originally Posted by BlareApsan
I want to join my local bike club but I'm afraid to be too slow and get tired too easyly. I went over their website and most routes are have moderate hills. I usualy ride alone at my own pace even if i'm in a small group of friends. I ride flat routes all the time. I'm not strong enough yet to tackle Puerto Rico's hilly topograhy.
I went to a spinning class this week and found I got exausted really fast when getting off the saddle and pedaling to the tension the instructor set.
I ended up easing up and following my own pace.
I plan to return to the spinning class again. Work my muscles hard to raise my strength and endurance.
I'm going through a tough personal time. (divorce) I need to make new friends fast.
Writing this I answerd myself. Get over my fear and go for it!!!!!!!!!!!!

Does the club have a "no drop ride"? Where they make sure they don't lose the slower riders? Those are the ones I do, since I can't keep up with the fast guys/gals.

If not, just try to go with a group... and if you fall behind and can't keep up... then you know it's not for you... yet. Also, make sure that you tell someone when you get there, that you are new... someone will be kind and keep an eye on you.

The spin class will help you... but keep in mind that when you go up hills, you will be in your lowest gear and spinning your pedals... not the same as a spin class with tension. Make sense?

Well, best of luck... with cycling... and your life changes! Make friends and get out... life will get better!