New to the forum, cycling, and choosing a bike.

[Trek420]

If you enroll in the ALC discussion board

www.aidslifecycle.org/discussion

You may find ALC'ers in the East Coast. We're from all over. But you don't have to train with ALC'ers to do the ride. Is there a local club near you with organized rides?

[GraysonKelly]

I don't rightly know if there are any clubs around here. I never see any groups of people riding around here but I don't think that necessarily means they don't exist. When I did my first 40 mile ride a few weeks ago, I met these two amazing women on the trail who really encouraged me and gave me tips as we rode. They gave me their contact info and the name of their group but they are all retired and their normal rides were these 2-3 day tours not one day things. Because of my job I can't do those. These women are also from Pittsburgh which, while closer that most other places, is still over an hour away. I do all of my training by myself. I can't find anyone willing to go with me. And believe me I've asked everyone I know. I even tried to get my coworkers to form a mini club with me but they don't wanna ride as far as I do. My gf says that when I get to the point where I need to ride along the road to get in more miles and hills that she'll kind of drive out to specific spots along the road just to keep an eye on me. That's awesome of her by the way. Okay, I've babbled enough. I'll just have to ask around a little more. The only club that I know of is the college's cycling club but they are students and I doubt I could ride with them. But, it can't hurt to ask.
Take care,
Gray