Hi everybody,
I've been lurking for a few months and figured I should register so I can post since I must read just about every post in the general and commuting forums
I live in Fleet, Hampshire. Started commuting by bike last autumn after getting a hard tail MTB via the cycle to work scheme, to replace my walk/train journey with the idea that I would save some money on train fares. I didn't save anything (spent it all on bike bits of course) but did find that my commute became the highlight of my day, and now I dislike those days where I have to go by train.
Unfortunately the MTB went bye-bye in June so I tried to do without - and lasted a week. In a way it was a (partial) blessing since it highlighted how much benefit I was getting from riding to work which I don't think I properly noticed until it was gone. I am currently riding a Tricross (and loving it even more than my old bike) and with a bit of luck I should be collecting a shiny new Brompton this weekend to use as my all weather, year round commuter (so no more train for me
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I'd like to express my gratitude to everyone who posts useful and informative videos and tips, giving me different perspectives that I might not otherwise consider. I'm trying to be a better cyclist and I think it is great to be part of a community like this where ideas can be shared and a newbie like me gain the insight of those more experienced
thanks for reading and I'll see you on the other forums
Mark / Milks
I've been lurking for a few months and figured I should register so I can post since I must read just about every post in the general and commuting forums
I live in Fleet, Hampshire. Started commuting by bike last autumn after getting a hard tail MTB via the cycle to work scheme, to replace my walk/train journey with the idea that I would save some money on train fares. I didn't save anything (spent it all on bike bits of course) but did find that my commute became the highlight of my day, and now I dislike those days where I have to go by train.
Unfortunately the MTB went bye-bye in June so I tried to do without - and lasted a week. In a way it was a (partial) blessing since it highlighted how much benefit I was getting from riding to work which I don't think I properly noticed until it was gone. I am currently riding a Tricross (and loving it even more than my old bike) and with a bit of luck I should be collecting a shiny new Brompton this weekend to use as my all weather, year round commuter (so no more train for me
)I'd like to express my gratitude to everyone who posts useful and informative videos and tips, giving me different perspectives that I might not otherwise consider. I'm trying to be a better cyclist and I think it is great to be part of a community like this where ideas can be shared and a newbie like me gain the insight of those more experienced
thanks for reading and I'll see you on the other forums
Mark / Milks
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