There used to be such a thing as actual bike clubs which held various rides. The only clubs in my area nowadays are really just support organizations for racing teams.

Bike shops are the same routes, week after week. I go once in a while, usually with a fixed gear bike just to make it fun.

Email cliques really are all that's available in my area.

I've gotten creative - ask where the rides start whenever I meet other riders, show up at the start locations and introduce myself, etc. I'm not shy about asking, "Hey, mind if I sit in with your group today?" or who runs the ride and if I can get on the email list. Bringing a bagels to the ride start or a case of cold Topo Chico for after helps get me invited back.

Mostly it's solo rides though. That's fine.


-Tim-