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Anyone ever been?


My main questions are:


1. I'm not a beginner. But I'm not a solid lump of rippling biking muscle either - what is the general standard like?

2. Presumably rain = cancelled, right?

3. I have my own track bike, kitted out for roads (ie it has a brake) - do they discourage this and make you use theirs, or is it worth bringing ?

4. On a fitness scale of 1-10, how fit would you say you have to be to survive the morning? (I rate about 6 ; )

I believe they have groups for all levels of experience and fitness. Check out this link:


FAQ


Looks like they would ask you to remove the brake or use one of their bikes and they run induction sessions to see what level you are at.


I know a lot of people who have been along and enjoyed themselves. They seem to be pretty inclusive. There's also an open night on Tuesdays where you can ride any type of bike, just for fitness and I think they've introduced sunday morning sessions too.

The induction sessions on saturday mornings (9AM), or the monday induction sessions (5PM), are great as long as you can ride a bike. I turned up on monday with only one other there to join me. Its no trouble to use one of their bikes and the guys there are really friendly and helpful. maybe see you down there on a monday =)

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