Riding partner(s) sought.

[Ericdct]

Greetings and salutations. First post and hope it is in the right place. I just registered for the 100 km ride in Septembers Tour de Victoria. I would really like to get together with other riders to help prepare for this and to get to know some others. My details. Age 65. I ride on my own two or three times a week. Distances 30-50km at present. Live in South Oak Bay. I really want/need to learn how to ride in a group. Been riding for about 50 years and love it! Really prefer mornings. What do I do now? Thanks in advance for any help. Eric 250-595-6633

[JohnT]

Sunday morning: Meet us at the Starbucks on Fairfield (across from the cemetery) at about 7am. That gives you time for a coffee and a chat. Most will show up at 7:25 am for the 7:30 departure. You can ride to Mattick's Farm and return with a few people, ride to Island view and return with a few, or complete the ride (about 65 km) and end up at a coffee shop somewhere in town. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday it's a 6 am start from a different location. Look forward to meeting you,

JohnT

[Ericdct]

Hello John. Thanks very much for the reply and the invite. Will have to set the alarm to make sure I can get to the meeting point on time for the coffee. Looking forward to meeting you and to the ride. Thanks again

[Ericdct]

Thanks to all of the Sunday morning group for making my first group ride so very enjoyable. I have plenty more to learn but I did pick up a great deal of information and I feel much more comfortable about riding with others. Hope I did not slow y'all down too much. Thanks again.