Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How far do you ride?
We have routes that can accomodate a wide variety of fitness levels. Typically though, we ride 30 to 40 miles at a time. Before you walk away thinking "I can't do that", remember this - no one you see on our rides started out riding this distance, they all started just like you and trained their way up to that.
How fast do you ride?
Again, the routes are designed for different ride groups. However, recognize that the group has been in existance for some time now; so "entry" into this club is some what steep. 13 to 15 mph for two hours is considered a "beginner" ride. The really fast guys average 20+ for three or more hours.
Do you think I can ride that fast?
Well if you haven't been on a bike before the short answer is no, you can't. I don't care how fast you run or how fit you think you are; if you haven't ridden a bike before, then you are not going to keep up with the fast guys. That "average" speed means just that, the average. There aren't many people in Middle Georgia that can ride at that pace. The group rides in this area tend to break around 15, 18, 21 mph averages.
What are the roads like in this area?
Pretty darn good actually. The routes are basically flat with enough climbing to keep you honest (like most group rides, it's the hills that separate the fast from everyone else).
Isn't the traffic dangerous?
Traffic is not dangerous, careless drivers are dangerous. Like any other vehicle on the road, we depend on the drivers to pay attention out there. Fortunately for us, just ten minutes outside of Warner Robins is relatively quiet country roads, and we spend most of our ride time there.
What kind of bike should I get?
Different bikes do different things well. For example, a mountain bike is well suited to rocky dirt trails (not the "mountain bikes" you see in Wally Mart). Comfort bikes are for short casual rides and recreation. Road bikes are designed for distance and speed. So the question is really "What do you want to do, or how much fitness are you looking for?"
What's a good bike?
Any reputable Bike Store (like The Bike Store) will carry a large line of bikes for all types of riding. Starting at a basic entry level bike all the way up to and include high end race team replicas. They all will get you down the road, the difference in price is usually reflected in the component quality and weight (the more expensive it is the lighter it tends to get - it costs a lot of money to take a pound off a bicycle)
We have routes that can accomodate a wide variety of fitness levels. Typically though, we ride 30 to 40 miles at a time. Before you walk away thinking "I can't do that", remember this - no one you see on our rides started out riding this distance, they all started just like you and trained their way up to that.
How fast do you ride?
Again, the routes are designed for different ride groups. However, recognize that the group has been in existance for some time now; so "entry" into this club is some what steep. 13 to 15 mph for two hours is considered a "beginner" ride. The really fast guys average 20+ for three or more hours.
Do you think I can ride that fast?
Well if you haven't been on a bike before the short answer is no, you can't. I don't care how fast you run or how fit you think you are; if you haven't ridden a bike before, then you are not going to keep up with the fast guys. That "average" speed means just that, the average. There aren't many people in Middle Georgia that can ride at that pace. The group rides in this area tend to break around 15, 18, 21 mph averages.
What are the roads like in this area?
Pretty darn good actually. The routes are basically flat with enough climbing to keep you honest (like most group rides, it's the hills that separate the fast from everyone else).
Isn't the traffic dangerous?
Traffic is not dangerous, careless drivers are dangerous. Like any other vehicle on the road, we depend on the drivers to pay attention out there. Fortunately for us, just ten minutes outside of Warner Robins is relatively quiet country roads, and we spend most of our ride time there.
What kind of bike should I get?
Different bikes do different things well. For example, a mountain bike is well suited to rocky dirt trails (not the "mountain bikes" you see in Wally Mart). Comfort bikes are for short casual rides and recreation. Road bikes are designed for distance and speed. So the question is really "What do you want to do, or how much fitness are you looking for?"
What's a good bike?
Any reputable Bike Store (like The Bike Store) will carry a large line of bikes for all types of riding. Starting at a basic entry level bike all the way up to and include high end race team replicas. They all will get you down the road, the difference in price is usually reflected in the component quality and weight (the more expensive it is the lighter it tends to get - it costs a lot of money to take a pound off a bicycle)
posted by CGC at 9:00 PM
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