RIDER TESTIMONIALS:
We asked our riders to provide advice to prospective riders about joining, and here's what they had to say...
Ames Velo isn’t just a cycling club, it’s a community of people looking to become better cyclists and give back to the Ames community. No matter your age or ability, you will be supported and encouraged to achieve your goals as a cyclist and reach your full potential.
"Just do it". Seriously though, I would encourage them to check out one of the Tuesday or Thursday rides. I would also tell them how much fun group riding is.
Great organization for helping beginners through advanced racers
Great, welcoming club where you'll learn a lot
Don't be shy, everyone is welcome. The club is a lot of fun even if you don't race (much) or ride fast.
Great place to learn to ride, meet great people, and have great opportunities
Absolutely join; there's a list of rides from introductory handling skills, hard Smashfests, trainer rides, endurance rides, etc.
It’s a good group with a wide range of personalities where everyone just gets a long and rides. The fast guys are helpful and don’t push away slower less expirenced people.
Ames Velo is a club where you will be accepted no matter your skill level. You'll become a better rider by simply riding with the group. The Tuesday and Thursday rides are perfect for leaning how to ride with the group without the fear of being dropped.
I've learned more in my 2.5 years riding with AV than I did during the 4.5 years before.
We're a family no matter what!
Supportive of all riding fitness levels, a great community.
Learning from others, both good techniques and safety.
In AmesVelo be sure that you will not find only a great team but a big family.
Something for riders at every level, a place to learn and grow, a place to get fit and learn new skills, a place to build friendships and community, and a place where you will feel supported and cared for.
AV is a community of cyclist with a range of passions, skills, and talents and people at all levels.
Improved fitness and unconditional belonging: You should join because its fun to see yourself improve over time in both mind and body, and the sense of belonging you feel there is unlike any other team.
A fun group that's equal parts recreational and competitive, and has rides for any conceivable skill level.
You will have fun, meet great people, get good exercise, and improve your skill/safety in cycling.
You will become a better cyclist, you will meet a lot of great people and you will have a lot of fun. If you have ever been interested in racing AV will help you gain the confidence to give it a shot.
A group of people who enjoy all types of riding; speed, long distance, competition, recreation, mountain, gravel, trails, social/group.
Joining this club is the best way To spend as much time as possible around other people who share the same passion as you for one or more of the following: Cycling, staying healthy, working hard to eat more food, improving fitness, finding stress relief, and socializing.
Learning to cycle better with fun and friendship
Positive inclusive culture, support, and fun!
Best team atmosphere, depth of support you’ll get and the variety of people that make up the team.
It’s a way to get into the sport that has a chill and laid back vibe while also pushing you to keep moving forward. It’s a great balance.
The best way to improve your riding is to ride with people who are better than you are. If you're better than everyone else a group will still push you more than you can push yourself.
Inclusive group with something to offer for any level cyclist.
Learning to work in a group, teamwork goes along way even in the business world. The group has a friendly atmosphere and will help with anything and cheer for everyone.
I joined to become a better rider. I became a better rider, made friends, and gained confidence in longer riding.
A great group of riders that will help you become a better rider. Benefits for the racers and non-racers.
AV is a diverse group of people of all skill levels who can help you finish your first bike race or smash in the upper categories.
Whether you are looking to win races or just trying to gain fitness and skills, there is a place for you in Ames Velo.
Joining Ames Velo allows you to venture into the cycling world by enjoying the awesome company around you while growing in the sport.
"Just do it". Seriously though, I would encourage them to check out one of the Tuesday or Thursday rides. I would also tell them how much fun group riding is.
Great organization for helping beginners through advanced racers
Great, welcoming club where you'll learn a lot
Don't be shy, everyone is welcome. The club is a lot of fun even if you don't race (much) or ride fast.
Great place to learn to ride, meet great people, and have great opportunities
Absolutely join; there's a list of rides from introductory handling skills, hard Smashfests, trainer rides, endurance rides, etc.
It’s a good group with a wide range of personalities where everyone just gets a long and rides. The fast guys are helpful and don’t push away slower less expirenced people.
Ames Velo is a club where you will be accepted no matter your skill level. You'll become a better rider by simply riding with the group. The Tuesday and Thursday rides are perfect for leaning how to ride with the group without the fear of being dropped.
I've learned more in my 2.5 years riding with AV than I did during the 4.5 years before.
We're a family no matter what!
Supportive of all riding fitness levels, a great community.
Learning from others, both good techniques and safety.
In AmesVelo be sure that you will not find only a great team but a big family.
Something for riders at every level, a place to learn and grow, a place to get fit and learn new skills, a place to build friendships and community, and a place where you will feel supported and cared for.
AV is a community of cyclist with a range of passions, skills, and talents and people at all levels.
Improved fitness and unconditional belonging: You should join because its fun to see yourself improve over time in both mind and body, and the sense of belonging you feel there is unlike any other team.
A fun group that's equal parts recreational and competitive, and has rides for any conceivable skill level.
You will have fun, meet great people, get good exercise, and improve your skill/safety in cycling.
You will become a better cyclist, you will meet a lot of great people and you will have a lot of fun. If you have ever been interested in racing AV will help you gain the confidence to give it a shot.
A group of people who enjoy all types of riding; speed, long distance, competition, recreation, mountain, gravel, trails, social/group.
Joining this club is the best way To spend as much time as possible around other people who share the same passion as you for one or more of the following: Cycling, staying healthy, working hard to eat more food, improving fitness, finding stress relief, and socializing.
Learning to cycle better with fun and friendship
Positive inclusive culture, support, and fun!
Best team atmosphere, depth of support you’ll get and the variety of people that make up the team.
It’s a way to get into the sport that has a chill and laid back vibe while also pushing you to keep moving forward. It’s a great balance.
The best way to improve your riding is to ride with people who are better than you are. If you're better than everyone else a group will still push you more than you can push yourself.
Inclusive group with something to offer for any level cyclist.
Learning to work in a group, teamwork goes along way even in the business world. The group has a friendly atmosphere and will help with anything and cheer for everyone.
I joined to become a better rider. I became a better rider, made friends, and gained confidence in longer riding.
A great group of riders that will help you become a better rider. Benefits for the racers and non-racers.
AV is a diverse group of people of all skill levels who can help you finish your first bike race or smash in the upper categories.
Whether you are looking to win races or just trying to gain fitness and skills, there is a place for you in Ames Velo.
Joining Ames Velo allows you to venture into the cycling world by enjoying the awesome company around you while growing in the sport.