newcastlecycling

For me, the social aspect of the local scene is great. Most guys say hi, & are only too helpful when asked for advice. As for the racing, the vets have a great system to start the novice in F grade, where they have the opportunity to get their skills up to speed, & learn from some of the senior riders in the club. I like this system, to many people jump in the deep end, then can't swim, so they get swamped, & this can be demorilising.

Yes training can make you fitter & faster, but that is no good if you are not wiser.