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tykeboy
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Hi, I'm 52 and live in South Derbyshire (Gresley) and I've just recently rediscovered cycling. I'm looking for an informal group to go out riding with in my local area.
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I think if you had called yourself 'Tykegirl' and put your age down as anywhere between 15 and 45 you would have been bombarded with offers by now. 
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tykeboy
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| Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 9:06 am Post subject: Yes I'm sure you're right |
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I don't suppose you know anyone like that then?
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KJ
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| Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 9:31 am Post subject: |
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| I think if you had called yourself 'Tykegirl' and put your age down as anywhere between 15 and 45 you would have been bombarded with offers by now. |
Such is the se xist and ageist nature of the posters on this board  
Ideally you would be blonde , curvy and about 25
Be patient you will get some sensible answers eventually. When you say informal would a club run be acceptable or are you looking more for a touring type group?
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| Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 9:49 am Post subject: |
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| JONNO wrote: |
| I think if you had called yourself 'Tykegirl' and put your age down as anywhere between 15 and 45 you would have been bombarded with offers by now. |
Such is the se xist and ageist nature of the posters on this board
Ideally you would be blonde , curvy and about 25
Be patient you will get some sensible answers eventually. When you say informal would a club run be acceptable or are you looking more for a touring type group? |
not too curvy love |
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tykeboy
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| Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 10:03 am Post subject: The more informal the better |
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I'm not interested in racing, more the touring I'd say. I've been looking round at the local clubs and they all sound a bit too serious to me.
Just a small group of people I could call and organise a ride at short notice sort of thing.
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KJ
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| Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 10:07 am Post subject: Re: The more informal the better |
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| tykeboy wrote: |
I'm not interested in racing, more the touring I'd say. I've been looking round at the local clubs and they all sound a bit too serious to me.
Just a small group of people I could call and organise a ride at short notice sort of thing. |
CTC might be more your type of riding although they can be quite serious about mileage and are a bit on the political side.
http://www.ctc.org.uk/events_guide/events_guide_frontend/local_groups/lg_group.aspx
Otherwise possibly a phone call to one of the local cycling clubs to see if they do a more leisure type ride. Some do.
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| have you tried the ctc ? organised by region with a lot of activities . Must be many small groups - esp those doing randoneurs etc |
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JONNO
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If you have a proper bike shop nearby (rather than Halfords type places) that might be a good call, as they will have contact with most of the local clubs and should be happy to put you in touch with one that suits your riding.
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tykeboy
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| Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 10:40 am Post subject: Thanks for your help |
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I'll try the CTC and there is a good bike shop in Swadlincote (Lloyds), I'll have a look in there.
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Tom Butcher
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| Might be worth giving the clubs a second look - they might appear geared up purely for racers but typically most have plenty of other members and plenty of informal group rides going on. |
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MrB
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how far and fast do you want to go?
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Andrew Jackson
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Sherwood CC have a gentle ride on Sundays and Wednesdays if you wanted to travel over to Lowdham. I agree with Tom B, most clubs have a "just like riding their bikes" section.
Also Audax might be worth a try.
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tykeboy
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| Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 7:20 pm Post subject: How far and fast? |
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I just got back from a 19-mile circuit on the Derbyshire-Lecestershire border (taking in Ashby, Packington, Measham, Acresford, Netherseal and Overseal) which I did at an average speed of 16.3mph (I've got one of those little trip computers). I wouldn't want to do much more than that of an evening (maybe 30 miles) but I'd be looking at 50 miles for a weekend run, probably averaging 10-12mph.
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Steve P
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| Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 7:50 pm Post subject: Re: The more informal the better |
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| tykeboy wrote: |
I'm not interested in racing, more the touring I'd say. I've been looking round at the local clubs and they all sound a bit too serious to me.
Just a small group of people I could call and organise a ride at short notice sort of thing. |
GoSport spex sound like your ideal club |
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Tom Butcher
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| There are a few guys in Derby Merc go out for a steady ride Saturday mornings at 9am - not a club run as such just something arranged informally - might be a bit far away for you but if interested post on the club website forum - can't remember the URL but should be easy to google. |
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billyam998
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cc giro do a thing called "park n ride" from the rosliston forestry centre.
Saturday mornings I think, a swift google should see you right.
Not really sure about other clubs ashby/tamworth way.
As has been said ctc or everyday cycling are good places to start. |
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| Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 8:18 pm Post subject: Re: Looking for riding partners. |
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| tykeboy wrote: |
| Hi, I'm 52 and live in South Derbyshire (Gresley) and I've just recently rediscovered cycling. I'm looking for an informal group to go out riding with in my local area. |
I've recently moved into Donisthorpe and am looking at getting a small group together for a gentlish training/club run.
Also if you pop into Just bikes in Ashby the are trying to get names together to see if its worth trying to start a cycling club in Ashby.
If you want any more info just PM me
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MrB
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have a look at this I come up generally every 2 weeks and if I don't go to Darley Moor I try and do at least one loop like this if I can escape the girlfriends clutches. 
http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Linton-loop
PM me
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