Southern California - Newbie here: Need some to find resources on training and group rides

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Aerodee80
04-06-08, 11:33 PM
Can I find out where I can find resources for training and group rides?


Ive been cycling to work with my Specialized Tarmac a year ago and I just did my first TT at Santiago Time Trial (34mins). Yes I sucked but I did enjoy it. My goal is to hit under 30mins at Nov. hopefully.

Thanks

WhiteCarbonDude
04-07-08, 12:09 AM
^^^Join a club like BCI (http://www.bikeirvine.org/) or my club Veloce Santiago (http://www.velocesantiago.com/), we have group rides every Saturday leaving from the shop at 7:30am
voltman
04-07-08, 12:13 AM
Or VeloSport ("http://www.teamvelosport.com) out of Rock 'n Road!

Pamestique
04-07-08, 05:58 PM
Several clubs to consider depending on your level of cycling and your intent:

Social clubs - BCI and OCRR
Racing clubs: Santiago, Velosport and actually tons of others
Both: OCW/Paramount

I have ridden with BCI, OCRR, Santiago and OCW. All great clubs to explore.
WhiteCarbonDude
04-07-08, 06:04 PM
Several clubs to consider depending on your level of cycling and your intent:

I have ridden with BCI, OCRR, Santiago and OCW.

Me too! I think OCW is a great club, I do most of their Saturday Centuries. Sign up HERE! (http://www.caltriplecrown.com/EMailLists.htm#satcentury) We start from “The Square” (formerly Foodpark) in Irvine almost every Saturday.
socalrider
04-07-08, 07:57 PM
local training rides are listed at: http://socalcycling.com/Group%20Rides/frGroupRides.htm
Aerodee80
04-08-08, 05:20 PM
My intent is to hit a better time at santiago trials at Oct/Nov. Maybe under 30 mins if im being realistic.

Ive been gym bound for a while and I just started cycling to work and back a 14months ago.

Plus I was too nervous this past weekend I couldnt calm myself down ! (172 Avg HR during that course)