zombryn
Active Member
Hello folk!
I've recently discovered that my workplace offers the cycle scheme and after wanting to get back into cycling for far too long, as well as losing some extra weight I need to make a decision about a bike.
So far I've managed to narrow it down to either a hybrid or a cyclocross. Mainly because my commute will be city roads (on the way to the station) and country roads/parks (station to work). Maybe a road bike would be just as good, feel free to throw any knowledge and opinions my way.
The route I'll be taking at first is this. And over time I'll extend it as I get better at it. If you check out the road view you'll get a good idea of the type of surface. Half of it's through a nice big park too.
It's worth mentioning that I'd also like to use it outside of work. I'm mostly a country kinda guy and have family in Wales so it'd be great to have something that could cope with angry country roads and a bit of off road business too.
Budget at the moment is around 500/600 (maybe more) including any extra gear/clothing but I'm guessing I can build up things over time as long as I have the essentials.
Many thanks in advance for any advice/replies.
I've recently discovered that my workplace offers the cycle scheme and after wanting to get back into cycling for far too long, as well as losing some extra weight I need to make a decision about a bike.
So far I've managed to narrow it down to either a hybrid or a cyclocross. Mainly because my commute will be city roads (on the way to the station) and country roads/parks (station to work). Maybe a road bike would be just as good, feel free to throw any knowledge and opinions my way.
The route I'll be taking at first is this. And over time I'll extend it as I get better at it. If you check out the road view you'll get a good idea of the type of surface. Half of it's through a nice big park too.
It's worth mentioning that I'd also like to use it outside of work. I'm mostly a country kinda guy and have family in Wales so it'd be great to have something that could cope with angry country roads and a bit of off road business too.
Budget at the moment is around 500/600 (maybe more) including any extra gear/clothing but I'm guessing I can build up things over time as long as I have the essentials.
Many thanks in advance for any advice/replies.