tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125377846799056778.post4369578429208924847..comments2023-10-02T14:45:54.810+01:00Comments on The Original PurpleTraveller....: SPORTIVE EXPLOSIONTrevorW�� http://www.blogger.com/profile/13212954091289189979noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125377846799056778.post-10440683140750857312012-05-09T23:52:13.965+01:002012-05-09T23:52:13.965+01:00*Tracy W*
Yes...I would rather spend the money on ...*Tracy W*<br />Yes...I would rather spend the money on new kit and accessories....TrevorW�� https://www.blogger.com/profile/13212954091289189979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125377846799056778.post-26651861271816482282012-05-09T22:52:39.553+01:002012-05-09T22:52:39.553+01:00I'm like you. I can't see paying money to...I'm like you. I can't see paying money to ride roads that I ride all the time anyway for the benefit of a t-shirt and cookies at rest stops. I can make due just fine with c-store stops on a lot less cash.Tracy Whttp://www.springfieldcyclist.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125377846799056778.post-61094723838881180052012-05-09T15:12:40.947+01:002012-05-09T15:12:40.947+01:00*Dan O*
Riding with other cyclists can certainly b...*Dan O*<br />Riding with other cyclists can certainly be a lot of fun...<br />I have no problem with charity rides, as long as all of the money actually goes to charity - but I do think that the purely commercial events that are staged, have started to become very expensive to enter.TrevorW�� https://www.blogger.com/profile/13212954091289189979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125377846799056778.post-12716040361921655632012-05-09T07:15:29.394+01:002012-05-09T07:15:29.394+01:00I rarely do organized road rides and have the same...I rarely do organized road rides and have the same thoughts as you - can do this for free with less hassle.<br /><br />Somehow though, those rides are fun, due to being around other cyclists - and if the money goes to a good cause. So much the better.Dan Ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15609122101907983132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125377846799056778.post-47980270299338584202012-05-08T23:07:50.578+01:002012-05-08T23:07:50.578+01:00*Melanie Suzanne*
Thanks for your input MS...I can...*Melanie Suzanne*<br />Thanks for your input MS...I can certainly see how riding group rides is a comfortable way to explore new routes.<br />From reading your blog, is seems that you really enjoy your riding right now........TrevorW�� https://www.blogger.com/profile/13212954091289189979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125377846799056778.post-44315862544267483352012-05-08T02:09:32.095+01:002012-05-08T02:09:32.095+01:00Those are interesting points you bring up and some...Those are interesting points you bring up and something I hadn't thought about. I'm rather shy in person, so meeting new people isn't really my goal for the group rides. I guess that feeling comfortable riding new routes on a supported ride is why I participate in these kinds of rides. As my cycling experience grows, so will my comfort level with going it alone on rides that aren't on the local bike trails.Melanie Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02540747770586922326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125377846799056778.post-19146542083212128752012-05-07T18:47:10.949+01:002012-05-07T18:47:10.949+01:00*Pete Bradbury*
Thanks for the comments Pete...I&#...*Pete Bradbury*<br />Thanks for the comments Pete...I'm glad that you mentioned the 100km Audax rides, as I think that they are the perfect balance of cost...riding in a group..and meeting and making new friends. <br />I can never understand why they are not more popular....maybe it's because they don't have arrows along the route pointing the way.TrevorW�� https://www.blogger.com/profile/13212954091289189979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125377846799056778.post-66256455957260351342012-05-07T17:55:40.224+01:002012-05-07T17:55:40.224+01:00I agree that big sportives and organised rides can...I agree that big sportives and organised rides can be a bit expensive and chaotic. Normally I cycle either on my own or with a group of friends, although I have done a couple of very cheap 100km audaxes where I enjoyed chatting with others. Some riders seem to treat such rides as races though, and I'm not competitive.<br />I really enjoyed my charity LEJOG trip which was a supported ride organised by Discover Adventure. It saved carrying luggage, worrying about food and drink stops and the best thing was the fun we had as a team. Having said this doing unsupported rides does give you more freedom to do your own thing.Petehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16610878233177413735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125377846799056778.post-75336657208554272322012-05-07T12:01:57.429+01:002012-05-07T12:01:57.429+01:00*jeff*
Me likewise Jeff...that does seem to be the...*jeff*<br />Me likewise Jeff...that does seem to be the major attraction for these events.<br /><br />*anniebikes* *Marsha*<br />Meeting up with new riders and being part of a big event is certainly the main attraction for these rides and is the only reason I hand over the cash to do a few each year.<br />I mentioned the hazard caused by some of the inexperienced riders as an observation, not as a criticism of new riders generally. <br />As anniebikes pointed out, new riders have to start somewhere...<br />I just question whether a massed event where inexperience can cause a danger to others is the right arena to learn those skills. <br />When I started riding I learned the skills and techniques for group riding from a cycling course and the local cycling club. It was there that I also learned basic bike mechanics and lots of other cycling skills for various disciplines...<br />It just seems a more sensible and safer way to learn than bowling along a road with hundreds of other riders all in a massed group. As I say...only an observation.TrevorW�� https://www.blogger.com/profile/13212954091289189979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125377846799056778.post-81114025839138740372012-05-07T03:42:02.082+01:002012-05-07T03:42:02.082+01:00I agree with anniebikes that fee events are covete...I agree with anniebikes that fee events are coveted by many new riders. It takes a while to learn all the little skills you need to plot out a similar ride on your own. Many don't know what to do (or what to have with them)for mechanical problems. And while it seems second nature to us to have sufficient snacks and water on a long ride, many beginners haven't mastered that simple skill. Personally, I like doing several event rides each year because I enjoy meeting new people and having the opportunity to check out some of the great bikes they ride!Marshahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02801219829822677766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125377846799056778.post-20281565852127469302012-05-06T14:35:02.366+01:002012-05-06T14:35:02.366+01:00I have done a few organized rides over the years a...I have done a few organized rides over the years and have enjoyed every one. But at some point the cost becomes prohibitive, I agree. But not only is the camaraderie wonderful; the rides themselves have given me great ideas for tours of my own. So yes, the charity/organized rides do have their place. And despite the new riders creating hazards, you must remember that everyone who rides must start somewhere - to them the "fee" events create a goal.anniebikeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09761205231523083781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125377846799056778.post-31638355172587990902012-05-06T12:42:29.290+01:002012-05-06T12:42:29.290+01:00Very good points. The one thing I've enjoyed a...Very good points. The one thing I've enjoyed about the charity rides I've done in the past is the shared experience of riding with a large group.jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16607447339333426583noreply@blogger.com