Someone in the club did this a couple years ago and it was just a fun no pressure excuse to see your miles build up and compare yourself to your peers.   I didn't see that our club was in yet, so I registered CTC.

Hey! You're invited to join CTC - Cleveland Touring Club on Love to Ride. Check it out and join here: http://www.lovetoride.net/usa/groups/2531?group_invite=true.