shooter560
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- Norwich
This is my first post and I'm sure if you read it, you will either shoot me or help me, hopefully the latter, so here goes with the dirty facts.
I'm 43, 176cm 79.5kg (BMI of about 25.4) so in the overweight category. However the worst part is i'm a smoker, yes i know just how bad this is for me and those around me, hence me coming on here.
I have set a quit date of xmas day, I plan on quitting and staying a non smoker.
I have also decided that getting back on a bike would be a good idea, I used to cycle loads when I was at school, Time Trialling, Road Races and Crits.
Everything to do with cycling has moved on so much its like I'm from the dark ages, so any help tips guides on bikes, I'd like to go back to a racer style, if possible something that will last but be fun, fast, nimble and maybe if I can recover some fitness allow me to again get in to the competitive side of cycling, though I know I'll never lite the road up.
Also fitness, unfortunately i'm the sort of person who either commits 110% effort and goes for it or doesn't bother, and I want to give it 110% so tips, guides, advice etc very much appreciated.
Oh on the bike recommendations, my budget is £500-£750 I guess, I've been looking for the last week at stores etc and totally lost, so any recommendations much appreciated. On the bike, I guess I'd like 18-20 speed, close clearance (not worried about guards, my skin is waterproof)
Now the real stupid part, I've been reading this site for a couple of days and found out that there is a David Lloyd Challenge mini and mega, do you think I could get fit enough etc to consider doing the Mini? I really like having goals to work towards and something like this seems mad but maybe possible, or are these really only for seasoned riders?
Many thanks in advance
I'm 43, 176cm 79.5kg (BMI of about 25.4) so in the overweight category. However the worst part is i'm a smoker, yes i know just how bad this is for me and those around me, hence me coming on here.
I have set a quit date of xmas day, I plan on quitting and staying a non smoker.
I have also decided that getting back on a bike would be a good idea, I used to cycle loads when I was at school, Time Trialling, Road Races and Crits.
Everything to do with cycling has moved on so much its like I'm from the dark ages, so any help tips guides on bikes, I'd like to go back to a racer style, if possible something that will last but be fun, fast, nimble and maybe if I can recover some fitness allow me to again get in to the competitive side of cycling, though I know I'll never lite the road up.
Also fitness, unfortunately i'm the sort of person who either commits 110% effort and goes for it or doesn't bother, and I want to give it 110% so tips, guides, advice etc very much appreciated.
Oh on the bike recommendations, my budget is £500-£750 I guess, I've been looking for the last week at stores etc and totally lost, so any recommendations much appreciated. On the bike, I guess I'd like 18-20 speed, close clearance (not worried about guards, my skin is waterproof)
Now the real stupid part, I've been reading this site for a couple of days and found out that there is a David Lloyd Challenge mini and mega, do you think I could get fit enough etc to consider doing the Mini? I really like having goals to work towards and something like this seems mad but maybe possible, or are these really only for seasoned riders?
Many thanks in advance