Hello from North Shropshire

[Road ride]

Hi my name is Dave

I have loved cycling ever since I had my first road bike for Christmas a Raleigh ace, but like lots of people lost my way when I passed my car test.

Now a few years later ( quite a few now 41) I am back in the saddle and I love it. My first ride this time round was a Carrera Tdf which was a great little bike for the money and got me going again.

But I am now building my own bike on a Merida 91 frame with carbon fork and a 105 group set some Alex rims and a few other bit n bobs.

I ride around Whitchurch in North Shropshire my pace is picking up all the time and the rides are getting longer, also a recent new member of the North Shropshire Wheelers Club.

 

[Rickshaw Phil]

Hi Dave and from just south of Shrewsbury.

I like the sound of the bike build. I'm sure that the folk on here will be interested in some pics when it's done.

 

[Octet]

Welcome to the forums, and good luck with the project!

 

[Road ride]

Thanks for the reminder must take photos !!

 

[biggs682]

nice area for cycling so go and have fun

 

[paul04]

Welcome to the website Dave

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Dave, post pictures when you have finished your project

 

[Road ride]

What a fantastic day ! Went out for a quick ride after work and there was loads of bike out thanks for the warm welcome too.

 

[accountantpete]

Hi and welcome - you have reminded me to do my annual battle with the hill at Wirswall.

 

[Road ride]

Oh the kill cow by the hill valley it's just round the corner from me, It sure does kill the legs but its a good ride down back into whitchurch Good luck I may see you there.

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

Welcome!

 

[Road ride]

Big hill !! But great views the joys of cycling and wobbly legs..

 

[Ern1e]

Hi and welcome Dave is the top picture of the offending hill ? it looks quite steep lol.

 

[Road ride]

Hi and welcome Dave is the top picture of the offending hill ? it looks quite steep lol.

Hi Yeah that the one and that's just the last stretch it's a long haul but great when you make it to the top

 

[accountantpete]

Hi and welcome Dave is the top picture of the offending hill ? it looks quite steep lol.

It bends round at the end of the lane and you get there thinking you have made it only to find another another 20 seconds of torture.