Quote Originally Posted by Bike Chick View Post
Did you join your club because you wanted to receive something tangible (ie. a t-shirt, discounts at bike shops) or because you just want to ride bikes with other folks that have the same interest as you?
I joined because these were my people . I wanted to ride with and learn from other avid cyclists/racers. When I recruit, that is the carrot I use - we don't provide anything "tangible" to our members. In fact, if members want a jersey, t-shirt, etc., it is something for which they will pay.

Stay within your means. If you have a charter, stick to it. Eventually, people will see what you are doing, that you are doing it well, and having fun, and they will want to join you.

Good luck!

SheFly