| I was introduced to cycling when I was | | | | internet age, to find a local club you |
| about 14. A friend of mine got me | | | | might have to actually call up your |
| involved. He took me to a race he and | | | | local bike shop and ask them if they |
| his Dad were riding in. From that point | | | | sponsor any. Another way to find them |
| on I was hooked on cycling. | | | | would be to ask any of your present |
| Once I was hooked on cycling and wanted | | | | cycling friends. I have found that the |
| to get a bike. My friend got me in touch | | | | internet is not the best way to find |
| with a man that wanted to sell his old | | | | local cycling clubs. |
| bike. The two knew each other due to | | | | Clubs present another good opportunity |
| their participation in a cycling club. | | | | and that is in finding people that have |
| At an early period in my cycling | | | | the same ambitions as you do in cycling. |
| experience I learned the value of a | | | | If your present friends aren't as |
| cycling club. | | | | ambitious as you then clubs let you find |
| Cycling clubs are a great support group! | | | | others that could be. |
| They also present an opportunity to be | | | | I have yet to find a club where anyone |
| with like minded people and have fun | | | | could not fit into in some regard or |
| together. A cycling club lets those | | | | another. No matter if you are a man, |
| involved network together and provide a | | | | woman or child. I have met some really |
| source of getting rid of excess gear or | | | | good cyclist in clubs and I have made |
| bikes. | | | | some good friends. |
| Some clubs foster a family type of | | | | If you are looking for some place to |
| atmosphere by having picnics and other | | | | have some interaction with other |
| family oriented activities. | | | | cyclists go find a local club to belong |
| Some of you might be asking: how could I | | | | to! They are there you just might have |
| find a club to join. Even in this | | | | to look a little to find one you like. |