Complete Newbie!!!

[Luked1980]

Hi All,

Hope you are all well.

Completly new to cycling (only 3 rides so far). Have borrowed a Carerra and bought a helmet etc and off on the road.

The end goal is to next June complete a charity ride from Aberdeen to Portsmouth over the period of 5 days. Not sure if this is a realistic goal or not

I have signed up to do a ride on the 19th October for the South Downs Sportive....6 weeks to train for it and i am not going to lie, I am a bit worried!

I am sure I will have plenty of questions!!

Luke

 

[Shaun]

Welcome Luke,

Sounds like you've got a challenge on your hands - good for you.

You'll get lots of advice here and don't worry about asking questions, there are no stupid ones, so feel free to get stuck in and ask away.

Emjoy your cycling.

Cheers,
Shaun

 

[welsh dragon]

Hello. Welcome to the forum . Good luck

 

[arch684]

Hi and welcome good luck with your training

 

[Hop3y]

Welcome!

 

[roadrash]

owdo

 

[RAYMOND]

Welcome luke...

 

[paul04]

Welcome to the website

 

[Bryony]

and good luck!

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Welcome Luke and good luck for the training.
How long is your October ride?

 

[i hate hills]

Welcome Luke. Good luck with your planned 5 day ride.

 

[Luked1980]

Welcome Luke and good luck for the training.
How long is your October ride?

Hi Pat,

I am doing the South Downs ride. I am going for the 42 miles. Might be a bit ambitious but got to set myself a first target

 

[Luked1980]

This might be a long shot but does anyone know anyone / companies that would sponsor individuals for this sort of charity event. We are aiming to raise £20k for charity but have thought about asking cycling type companies for sponsorship of kit etc (jersey's, equipment etc)???

 

[Rickshaw Phil]

Hi and Luke

Good luck with the challenges.

 

[Luked1980]

Thanks all. Had my first 10+ miler this week so well pleased