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Interest / Discussion Email Groups
Fort Collins Cycling Club’s general approach to member communications is to post content on the website and Facebook; and to leverage Band, Facebook, Strava, etc. for inter member dialog. Aside from the Monthly Newsletter and a select list of announcements, the Club does not use club wide email lists for any form of special interest discussion. This is simply to protect our 240+/- members from receiving too many emails from the club.
However, the Club recognizes that many club members have a variety of reasons to reach out to other members on a variety of issues, and Band/Facebook/etc. are not the ideal place to do so. To make this easier for members, we have created several email discussion groups that members may join. Below is a list of these groups and their purposes. If any member has an idea for an additional discussion group, please share it with the Board.
To be added to one of the groups, simply send an email to the group address and you will be added. Likewise, to opt out of a group please send an email asking to be removed.
Training Rides: elevationgain@fccycleclub.org
This group is intended for riders who are getting ready for events, pursuing personal fitness goals, or just want to become stronger riders. These rides might target climbing, distance, or other focus areas. Members may use this group to suggest rides, look for riding buddies for training, etc. Rides requested via this group may end up being posted on the Club Events page.
Ride Leaders: rideleaders@fccycleclub.org
This group is for ride leaders and potential ride leaders to provide information regarding leader responsibilities, assure leader coverage for rides, and to serve as a forum for experiences, best practices, Q&A, etc.
D Riders: driders@fccycleclub.org
This group is for new and experienced riders who want a relaxing, fun social riding experience, particularly on bike paths. Use this group to find out who’s planning to ride, organize rides in addition to rides on the club calendar, request ride/route ideas, and other related topics.
Safety: safety@fccycleclub.org
This group is for members to ask questions, raise concerns, and make suggestions regarding club ride safety. It may also be used for reporting route related safety issues (road changes/closures, repaving, construction, animal crossings, hostile drivers, etc.). Please do not use the group for calling out individuals; those concerns should be directed to the individuals themselves or the Board.
Tech Questions: techquestions@fccycleclub.org
This group is a question an answer forum for members with questions about bikes and gear. Questions might range from bike types for different riding profiles, E-bikes, maintenance questions, rim vs. disc brakes, electronic shifting, SRAM vs. Shimano, pedal types, tubeless vs. tube tire setups, “how to” questions, etc.
Buy/Sell: buysell@fccycleclub.org
This group is for members who are looking to buy, sell, or trade items with other members rather than going through Facebook Marketplace, Craig’s List, eBay, etc. This might include gently used components, kids bikes, adult bikes, kit items, and related gear. The more people that join this group, the better it will work for all concerned.