"James D. Wilson" wrote:
>
> The problem is that I get (new) non members in June and July.
We are a big problem but we appreciate your patience. It is hard to
break into a new endeavour.
> In order to teach them the rules of the road and group riding we need to
> ride at their pace.
This is hard to do. By the time the newbies, like me, get up the courage
to ride - the experienced folks have ridden to the moon and back!
> First impressions are important. Stick with them and be as helpful as
> possible on their first ride (providing they are making a effort to learn)
We were trying last week and sometimes we were very trying!
> and they will come back and latter join OBC. Leave them in your wake
> struggling to try and catch up all night and you have lost a future OBC
> member.
This is true. A week ago, the group was clearly differentiated into
really fast and not so. It was my first experience at night riding,
too, and I was spooked.
Fortunately, I had a good companion who escorted me, thanks Tom!, and
Sir James carried on valiantly with the slowest group.
>
> We do commit to a progressive approach - starting slow in April and building
> up to longer and faster rides as the season progresses. The problem is that
> many new cyclist think June or July is the start of the cycling season.
I was afraid to start... but I'm no longer a virgin and now have no
excuse! You sucked me in to group riding! Thank you!
> you want to win them over to becoming members, they need to start at their
> speed and have a group of at least six to practice group riding.
The other thing is to be able to keep it up regularly. Playing on two
softball teams and one volleyball team cuts into biking time, not to
mention time spent taking holidays!
> We all enjoy cycling, but on Tuesday night I get my enjoyment from the
> grateful new. It makes my day when several new members make it a point of
> thanking me for my effort.
I was a bit intimidated. Ok - lot. I could tell you were trying to
help the newbies last week but the faster folk left us in the dust.
You welcomed us, accepted us into the group and it was a fine job! Just
a little bit too much too soon!
> However, after all is said even I have my good days
As a friend of mine says, "We are all perfect and we are allowed to make mistakes."
They are only lessons. Hope to catch up next week.
> and the odd bad one when I get a little carried away. and go to far or
> forget that I'm riding to fast and find myself alone.
I have always hung out with people who are faster, bigger, taller, more
experienced, I alwasy get left in the dust. It is just fine to get out
on the road and just boot it. I am taking lessons and learning to
handle it.
carry on, Sir James! We appreciate it.
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Jennifer
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