Ecavalino

Getting back on the bike after way too long (as in yeaarrrrsssss) and need some motivation and perhaps a few guys to ride with. Not a hard core cycling team as I'm only looking for 30-40km jaunts at mod speed for now and work my cardio, endurance and hill climbing skills. And increase the challenges as I get stronger. Any groups or guys in Danville/San Ramon/Alamo area looking for same? Or can recommend such groups?

Lanceoldstrong

Wow, your first post and no responses. You deserve at least a Hello, and Welcome to Bike Forums.
So please accept my welcome to this forum.

I have found a lot of great people to ride with here. I am not a member of any team or club but I can think of a dozen people I ride with regularly that I met here.

I suggest you watch the Northern California forum for posted rides that sound do-able to you. If they are too long for you at this point in your come back you can always join for just a portion of the ride.

Good luck, keep riding. Welcome back.

milliron

Wrong side of the bay, but these people have some nice casual group bicycle rides:
https://www.westernwheelers.org/main/index.htm

VaultGuru

Contact your LBS's to see if there are any local ride groups that meet your criteria. There are several in the Sacramento Area that cater to a range of riders from newbies to hardcore racers. Distances can range from a flat 8 miles at 8-10 average speed to 100 plus miles. They have multiple rides scheduled throughout the week. I'm sure you can find something like that in the Danville area.
Good luck and welcome to the forums.

nthach

I ride with a group of people that usually meet at the Walnut Creek Park and Ride as well as the Grizzly Peak Cyclists. One of them has a meetup page.

joker8baller

Hey! Where might the web page be for the Walnut Creek Par and Ride?

bigbossman 

Missed the post.

Hey - I live in San Ramon and would be up for some rides. I usually end up at the Danville Peet's at some point during my rides, anyway.

Drop me a PM and let's talk.

Lanceoldstrong

Hey Ecavalino, This is one of the good guys.

ericm979

If you are looking for a group to ride with check out the local "touring" clubs. I put that in quotes because some of them are fast, but the rides are usually organized so the fast guys can do their own thing.

When I was getting started many years ago the Valley Spokesmen had good beginner rides.

motorider

The crazy thing in BF that only newbies (like myself) can understand is that newbies are not allowed to PM until their posts reaches 50:-)

bigbossman 

Start posting stuff like "me, too", and "that's cool". You'll hit 50 in no time.

cantdrv55

Hey, isn't it about time for another Slowpoke Ride? I've got this new to me bike I'm just itching to ride.

IdleUp

Checkout Bikecal.com for some club rides at different level. Most clubs do take guest riders if you're not a member.

BlastRadius

Welcome. Hopefully we'll organize a mellow ride soon.

Ecavalino

Thanks everyone ... i was developing a complex! lol ..... will reach out to some of you and see what we can coordinate!... much appreciated!

Ecavalino

great idea ... bike isnt new --- legs are though...... im in if we can coordinate something

Ecavalino

thanks for the welcome!

Ecavalino

ok ... only 44 more PM's to go!

Ecavalino

can PM just yet ---- im up for a ride. let me know... will try to pm soon

hooligancyclist

That's cool.

hooligancyclist

PM means personal message. I think you meant 44 more posts to go.

bigbossman 

Just sent you a PM with my email address.

Karma007

The Valley Spokesmen have some no-drop rides. GREAT group of people, myself included.

bsektzer

I'm a bit north and east of you guys, but I'd love to join in whatever you set up. I'm in the same boat as the OP. Great new bike, not so great old legs...

-Bert

Ecavalino

Yes that's what I meant .... And using every opp to get to that dumb threshold!