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07-27-05 | 01:53 PM

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MasterSezFaster

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From: Amongst the hills in So.Cal.

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Originally Posted by superdex

Yeah, that's stuff I'd be happy doing. Maybe that's my true cycling calling, being a soigneur. I guess I'm worried about the day(s) I choose to wear the team jersey, and someone asks, "So you race for team x?" ...Poseur!

Just tell them you are the water boy/girl

We have a few non-racing clubs around here and a few that are racing clubs. Both have riders that do not race and race. The difference being, the non-racing clubs have more relaxed rides, more of a social thing, and are very beginner friendly with clinics on riding and mechanics.

The racing clubs have faster, longer rides, not to much socializing (during the ride) and realy have no beginner rides unless you are an aspiring racer or need to realy push your self.

Both will help you meet new riders to ride with if you do not like riding by your self all the time. I would guess your lbs' club is the same. They may cater to racers but will welcome any one who can ride with them. Go out on a ride with them and see if you like what they are about before deciding to join.

As far as doing it to support the lbs, naw I would not, just buy your equipment from them. Same for supporting the local racers, just volunteer to help out at the races if you are not realy into the group rides.

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