What Did You Want To Know As a New Rider?

[Crankin]

Thank you.
I see a few things I can add in. Unfortunately, this is not a "how to ride" session... it would take much longer than the time we have. But, I will talk about bike fit in the context of explaining the different types of bikes.
We already talk about accessories, locks, what to carry, eating and drinking for fueling your ride.
I think I see where we can cut time and talk about safe riding in general and shifting. DH has a hard time shutting up and I have to be strict time keeper, so there is time for questions. Many of these people will be coming to our New Members Ride in May; most of them go with the slower group that I have someone else lead, as it was just too hard to lead a ride with average speeds between 10 and 16! I usually sweep the faster group. This has made it successful, so they come back and realize they can do the weekly rides that are for "beginners."

[tulip]

Beginners, and even many non-beginners, need to know how to fix flats--front and rear. No excuse for not knowing how to do that.

[Crankin]

There is a separate session for that...