Let me clear about training rides:
When you come out to ride, we don't expect you to ride fast ( you can if you like but you don't have to), we don't expect you know what you're doing, we do expect you to try and we do expect you to be safe! (you know: wear a helmet no matter how dorky you think you look- believe me with this group you will look dorky if you DON'T wear one!)
You are a grown-up who makes daily life decisions, you CAN do this if you really want to, and we are here to help you do it.
ALC training rides are designed to help anyone who wants to become a cyclist, learn the basics. I didn't say "who wants to become a fast cyclist" or "who wants to become a hill climbing monster cyclist", just a cyclist plain and simple. The other stuff you can learn later.
With our help you learn how to get through riding 7 days in a row, an average of 75 to 80 miles a day. The shortest day on AIDS Lifecycle is about 45 miles, the longest day is 105 miles, and along the route there are rest stops every 20 miles or so to re-fuel. You have lots of help along the way.
But you have to start riding now, to get good at riding for 7 days in June. Come on , RSVP now for a ride, let the ride leader know you are really new and a little nervous, and we will make sure your first experience with us is a good one. (And if it's not, drop me a line 'cuz I really want to know if you DON'T have a good experience, in order to make it right!)
Don't be afraid- really- we all had our "first time" and we all remember what that felt like. Our goal is to help you through the nervous first time, and help build your confidence on the bike to get you riding riding riding! SO COME ON OUT AND RIDE!!
So come on out and ride while it's still early and everybody is still a newbie!
