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Go for it! And get lots of kit advice, but not necessarily lots of kit....
take it easy roam wasn't built in a day short rides daily is better than 60 mile endurance runs a decent set of clipless pedals are a good idea they don't have to brake the bank but are much better to cycle with (more efficient) don't push big gears... thats a big one saves a lot of soreness in the legs and back. . Don't know? ask! 99% of the folks on here were in your shoes at one point or an other and we are all a friendly bunch of people. do check that your question hasn't been asked an hour before though lol and have fun
My own dodgy knee is much better since taking up cycling - quite gentle but frequent cycling. The muscles are supporting it better.
Mine too, as long as I don't try to go faster
Welcome, and weight off the knees (both on and off the bike) can help. Saddles are a very personal affair. Light and simple makes perfect sense to me, though.
You don't have to cycle in cycling shorts. Most of my cycling is done in either leggings or standard clothes, and I'm doing 20 miles a day. But one thing missed off that list that I would buy is waterproofs! I wear both jacket and trousers at times, though as long as you have some kind of light weight rain jacket it would be ok to start with. Cycle jackets tend to be more fitted and less to flap around with extra ventilation and slightly longer backs.
riding to work.?
secure lockup or the very best D-lock you can afford for the rear wheel/frame/bike stand
and a cable type lock for the front wheel/ frame/D-lock loop
tyre levers
spanners to get wheels off
spare inner tube and puncture repair kit
good pump or CO2 capsules and an adapter
pannier or saddlebag [not a rucksac] with change clothes
ladies padded cycle shorts - a ''must'' - dont wear undies
padded gloves - dampens road vibration and in case of a spill
good helmet - Specialised or a Giro Havoc
winter before you know it
waterproofs
lights and reflectors
----------------------------or take the bus.!
and have Fun
Pretty much what I have apart from the padded shorts (not a long distance gal and I usually wear normal clothes, trousers, shorts, leggings or a skirt which doesn't ride up) and the gloves - I wear wool-lined leather gloves in winter and silk-lined leather gloves in spring and autumn - none in summer! I have a lightweight summer waterproof that I've had for years and in winter I wear a "Water Off A Duck's Back" coat, which is ok except when it really hammers down - it looks like a normal coat but with hidden reflectors which you expose when riding.
riding to work.?
secure lockup or the very best D-lock you can afford for the rear wheel/frame/bike stand
and a cable type lock for the front wheel/ frame/D-lock loop
tyre levers
spanners to get wheels off
spare inner tube and puncture repair kit
good pump or CO2 capsules and an adapter
pannier or saddlebag [not a rucksac] with change clothes
ladies padded cycle shorts - a ''must'' - dont wear undies
padded gloves - dampens road vibration and in case of a spill
good helmet - Specialised or a Giro Havoc
winter before you know it
waterproofs
lights and reflectors
----------------------------or take the bus.!
and have Fun
