I started cycling in the late summer last year. I found in joined the local bike club right away. I doubt very seriously that I would be as involved in cycling as I am without my club. I try to ride outside at least 3 times a week and take a spin class a work twice a week. The local club offers a ton of rides all, at all different classification levels. I just took the two day bike safety course through the club - emergency maneuvers, practical road riding, even some basic on road repairs. The club folks are are just awesome. I was just saying to my wife last night - that I don't know how the bike club could be much better.

For the saturday rides I drive about 30-45 minutes. For the sunday rides a bit less. I can ride the week day rides about 15 minutes from my office and similar drive home that I would have from work.