Afternoon all...

[Nemesis_252]

Here's hoping that everyone is well?

I'm new to the site, and new to cycling in general. I'm based in Blyth, Northumberland, and against all better judgement I recently agreed to cycle the C2C in June to help raise a bit of cash for charity. Only then did I start to consider the task ahead of me! I realise it's a short hop for a lot of you, but having driven it a few time tmes I know it's gonna be a challenge!

I'm a keen photographer and an active member of a couple of photography forums; I assumed there would be similar forums for cycling, and I'm pleased that there are! Not least because I'll be after advise, and possibly even a more suitable bike (my dual suspension Barracuda Slalom seemed like a good idea when I bought it in the 90's, but nowadays I think I'd struggle to give it away!).

Anyway, I'm looking forward to getting stuck in.
Michael

 

[Shaun]

Good intro - welcome to CC and good luck with the C2C - I'm sure you'll be fine and really enjoy it.

No questions are too daft around here so ask away and I'm sure you'll get lots of helpful advice.

Cheers,
Shaun

 

[Scotty1991]

Welcome

Good luck with the C2C will be a good challenge and great for a charity fundraising project

 

[thegravestoneman]

How do

 

[MrJamie]

Welcome

Awesome to have a big ride planned before you've even started

 

[Dayvo]

Welcome to CC, N252!

June's a long way off, but, by then, you'll have a new bike and accessories (by having to sell your cameras) but you will be fitter, happier and healthier.

There's a fair few CC folk up your way, so keep your eyes open and see if there's a local ride coming up.

 

[paul04]

Welcome to the website Michael.

 

[Trail Child]

Hello from Ottawa!

 

[GetAGrip]

to CC Nemesis

 

[Rickshaw Phil]

Hi Michael and . This is probably the friendliest cycle forum around so feel free to ask questions.

I'm slightly surprised nobody has yet mentioned that your Cyclechat sign in is also valid on Shaun's photography forum. (plus the rest of his empire.)

 

[Nemesis_252]

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone.

Dayvo, I like your way of thinking, although why would I sell my camera gear when I've got a perfectly good spare Kidney I could part with first?

Phil, I'm sure it was just a matter of time until someone mentioned Photographers Chat, but congrats, you got there first! I'll take a look in a bit, cheers.

Now, I'm off to test the claim of it being the friendliest cycle forum, with what I'm pretty sure are going to be some very amateurish questions, wish me luck...

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Welcome and good luck for the c2c Michael!
Looking forward to the pictures of your rides!

 

[BigonaBianchi]

Hi!