Hi Guys,
I am looking for XC mountainbiker partners to go regularly training during the week (after 5pm). I am pretty fast.
I plan to go to Noth Hill, Silverthorn park, Bowness park... and later when less snow Kananaskis. Could also be interested in races.
Chris,
p.s. am on University Calgary area and new in Calgary
Join a club
Submitted by pinkrobe on
If you want to hammer out some miles in advance of the main mtn biking season, consider joining a club that has a racing team. Deadgoat comes to mind. They will organize group rides, and if you want to race they can get you set up with team kit, UCI license, etc.
Also, consider training on the road. The main mtn biking trails won't dry out until mid-May, and riding Nose Hill and Sideshow 6 days/week gets real old, real fast. From the U of C there are many in-town and out-of-town rides you can do that will get you 2-3 hours of saddle time during the week.
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Fancy Pants
road
Submitted by RichieRich on
Road riding will open up quite a few more riding options to you, as well as cycling buddies. You'll find, in general, that quite a few of the "faster" guys ride everything from their commuters, 'cross bikes, MTB, and road... often all in the same week.
If you talk to Kurt or John at Bow Cycle down in Bowness they might be able to suggest a few contacts for riding clubs.
clubbing
Submitted by 2wheeler on
I would recommend against joining deadgoat, unless your a fan of having a bunch of old men hand you your ass on a weekly basis.
Fstr
Submitted by pinkrobe on
Hey, he said he was pretty fast, and Deadgoat has an excellent club/race program...
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xc racing
Submitted by 2wheeler on
you're right, I was probably thinking of my own ambitions vis-a-vis abilities.
Don't count out the Deadgoaters
Submitted by BowCycle on
They have both a race and a ride side. Some members do like to just get out there. And they are a great bunch to hang out with.
http://deadgoat.ca/
Bob G.
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