I ride with them some... I do the Cherohala Challenge,their fall century, and maybe a few group rides. It's a good group. You'll probably be able to find another group closer to Oak Ridge, if that's where you plan on living. But, if you are like me, you always keep an eye out on the other clubs in the area as well. There are times when we see riders come up from Chattanooga just for a group ride, especially if we are doing one of the more challenging mountain routes. You'll have to check out the Cherohala Skyway (TN 165 and NC 143) which is 40 plus miles of 9% grades from Robbinsville NC to Tellico Plains TN. I live on the road, so.... I don't have much choice but to like to climb. The compact cranks are popular around here. I ride the FSA Carbon Pro 34/50 and a Dura Ace 10 (12-27) which makes for a powerful climber without the weight and the "clunk" of a triple.