My First ride with HWBCC…
We asked a few of our members to share their first ride experiences with the club, hopefully we can tempt you to come along and take advantage of the 3 free trial ride scheme we offer to ensure the club suits your cycling needs. Come ride with us!
My first cycle was a challenge as I was cycling my first hybrid which was much heavier than my road bike now. I was probably wearing way too many layers and had too little snacks.
What I do remember is the marvelous support I received from the other cyclists. I was the last cyclist for the whole cycle but the guys always kept me in sight and they took turns getting me up those challenging hills we all so dearly love by showering me with words of encouragement and mental energy!
Really glad I kept it up and I even managed to cycle London to Paris in April 2016!
Liz D
“I am pooped big times” is the title of my Strava log for my first ride with HWBCC, in my wisdom I decided to do a 10 mile training run that morning and then joined the 20 mile group, on my Mountain Bike!
Needless to say I was the slowest in our group, as it was my first ever group road ride I was very nervous The comradery even in those early days of the clubs formation was such a comfort to a novice cyclist like myself and watching the club grow and develop since has been simply amazing.
Jane L
One word: Friendship… For me, this club is about making new friends. I’ve been an experienced cyclist my whole life. I enjoy the solitude of the road beneath my wheels. However, my first ride with HWBCC has led to new friendships and a desire to ride and enjoy other’s company.
The club caters for all riders, and this makes it a special place for all levels of cyclists. If you haven’t joined already, then what are you waiting for? Come and join our friendly club.
Mark W
My 1st ride with HWBCC – loved it… lots of friendly people who made me welcome and encouraged me to come back for more!
Richard W
Being a complete beginner at road cycling the first ride with any club can be pretty daunting. On my 1st ride with HWBCC I was introduced to my fellow riders and explained about the no drop rule which immediately put me at ease. Since then the support and knowledge of the group has been influential in helping me continue at this sport/hobby.
Rob S
We’d love to see more cyclists join us. We currently have over 100 members and have a wide variety of rides to suit most speeds/distances. All details are on the club’s Facebook page (facebook.com/HWBcc/) and website (http://www.hwbcc.org/). We’re also looking to expanding to enable under 18s to ride with us. Watch this space!
