3. Wide-eyed newbie
3. Wide-eyed newbie
The fate of this type really depends on what company they keep on the training camp.
It could be any of the other types, so if you’re new to cycling choose wisely. This guide will help you identify what you want to do with your time off work and who you will associate yourself with.
Most newbies will be talked into the training camp by others for a purpose, either to genuinely help them progress and get some form as the club’s early-season secret weapon, to have somebody to ‘drop’ on the training rides, or as a good wheel to sit on.
Make sure you ease yourself into the training camp and don’t choose the hardest ride on the first day, it’ll likely ruin the rest of your week. Gravitate towards the faster rides as the days pass, but a complete pummelling on day one will make your week a disaster.
Beware of the seasoned clubmen (type #6), they’ve been riding & drinking for years, so treat the evenings as the training rides, ease yourself into the night stages.