[Closed] Did my first ever darkside club ride today

Yeah it is a different kind of fun! A lot different to mtb but a nice feeling.

You need to try racing in a bunch now 😀

Im planning a club run now im back from 2 weeks all inclusive 😉

I always go out alone but just before my hols i was passed by a group on on a club run and you really could feel it pulling you along. My mate whos a regular at a club says it really helps to bring your speed up for when you out on your own

Worth a shot at least i reckon. Not sure if they will welcome my rohloff tourer tho

Keep meaning to get along to a local club run. It's a good enough feeling when riding with a mate and you take turns on the front

I did the switch about 4 years ago...and I love it

But now my fat bike...is really great fun........oh what to do??.....but road wins every time .....unless it's hammering down, then put comes the fatty

But now my fat bike...is really great fun........oh what to do??.....but road wins every time ...

Drafting roadies on a fat bike is fun though, especially if you shout "ride faster, lead me out!"

Glad you enjoyed it. Proper group riding (as opposed to a chain gang thrashing) should feel like flying. I coach my groups to stay one and a half handlebars apart, then you get a draft from both rider columns.

Now you need to learn "through and off" and "bit and bit". And "half wheeling" 😉

And better direction on your snot rockets...

You need to try racing in a bunch now

Yes, I'm pretty excited about trying that! 🙂

Joined a club run by the LBS earlier this year to get me out riding more.

Managed one Sunday club run and one velodrome session.

I'm a failure at that as well.....

I hope you described it as darkside when talking to the other riders 😈

Most importantly.... how was the cake 🙂

Most importantly.... how was the cake

Carl's tea hut in Epping Forest, it's a regular stopping spot for mountain biking too. Amazing as always! 🙂

I hope you described it as darkside when talking to the other riders

😆