Continuing with our newbies guide we ask the question. I have a mountain bike and want to start riding, do I need to join a club?
There are many ways to get into riding and to find people to ride with. Mountain bikers are generally speaking easy going and so you will find most of them very approachable and willing to assist to get someone new onto a bike, they love to share!
Clubs are still the traditional and most comfortable route to start out riding for most people. Many of the clubs are originally road cycling clubs or a mix of road and MTB, then there are a few that are only MTB. Clubs can also offer you the affiliation to Cycling South Africa which you need of you want to race competitively. Our clubs section has a list of many clubs around the country. Find one in your area and try it out. As with any club they will have rules, committees and a certain way of doing things. If you like the way they do things then you will fit in fine, if not then try another club to try one of the other routes to get into the community.
If you are looking for a cause and a club then consider AMARIDER, the African Mountain Bikers Association. Their soul purpose is to build and develop more mountain bike trails.
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