[Orlando25]

anyone here part of a group or looking for a partner? im new to the sport FYI...im 24 years old, in decent shape...im looking at getting into doing races/triathlons in the next year...just a little info.

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[gerg10]

where in orlando are you from?? im just getting back on the bike after 4 months of vary little riding and wouldnt mind a partner to ride with. i live near UCF

[Orlando25]

i live in apopka, i just moved from the universal studios area. i am pretty much just starting out too, as far as road bikes go.

[tizeye]

Network to find someone compatable with. Probably far more opportunity with the variety of rides than the handful on this forum.
Groups:
Florida Freewheelers - probably the broadest range of riding styles, concentrate on A/B rides if in shape, or slower rides to build up, or like me - take off with the A/B kowing will be dropped in 10 miles, leisurely ride as C's catch up. http://www.floridafreewheelers.com/index.php

On the west side, http://www.windermereroadies.com/ Also on their web site see links to area clubs and race teams.

On the east side, the Lakemont ride(s) sponsored by Loco-Motion LBS. http://locomotionbikes.com/

Another LBS is http://www.glorycycles.com/ Uncertain about sponsored club type rides, but the owner (and employees) has a racing background and sponsor 3 teams.

That should be a good start.

[Orlando25]

yea tizeye, ive recently checked all of those sites already, windermere roadies looks like a great bunch of people. they have some great road maps on there site...ill probably just show up at one of there events...

[tizeye]

Also, With your living in Apopka, check out some of the Mt Dora and Clermont rides on the Freewheeler site. Nice rolling hills through the countryside. I am over on the east side near UCF where it is flat.