potsy said:
I hope so, got a bit carried away I think and thought it was going to be a lot easier than it was.So will build up slow and get my confidence up a bit 1st.
Got a Trek 7.1 fx from my LBS in Altrincham.
I overdid it myself when I first got my new bike (hadn't cycled for 6 months or so), and decided to travel to Altrincham town centre. I went the 67/68/100 bus route from Salford Pecinct and the 41 bus route from town most of the way (apparently 263 route is a lot shorter!), and got lost. I made it eventually but I was knackered!
I ended up getting the train back to Manchester Piccadilly. First one was packed, so no room for a bike - had to wait about an hour for another one. It didn't cost much though: £1.50. Inspector let some chavs get away with not paying! Got lost again at Piccadilly station, ending up in the car park! I found the correct exit eventually. I then cycled back to Salford which wasn't too far. Unfortunately, I didn't learn from my mistake and went a similar journey shortly after, without catching any trains back. I should have injuries really as I never learn, but last injury I had on a bike was over a decade ago: a broken arm. Somehow, I managed to ride the bike with the broken arm. It still healed though, and quicker than it should have done!
I'm lucky with bike injuries, or rather lack of them!
think the planned 18 mile round trip to work will have to wait a few more weeks, but really enjoyed the ride.
