Hello from Inverurie, Aberdeenshire

[Murray1903]

Hello, my name is Murray and I live in Inverurie, Aberdeenshire.

I've been lurking here for a few weeks now and decided it was time to register.

After doing spin classes for a while and spending time on the exercise bike at the local gym I finally decided a few weeks ago that buying a bike and getting out into the fresh air would be more enjoyable. And it certainly is!

I bought a Giant Defy 4 from Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op in Aberdeen which I'm very happy with. On Saturday I bought clipless pedals, still waiting for shoes to arrive so I haven't gone clipless yet. I'm a wee bit apprehensive about it, the first time I went out on the bike I pulled in to the side of the road to let a tractor go by on a narrow road and came to a stop before taking my feet out of the toeclips and down I went! Thankfully there was a big grassy verge, so no damage done, just a red face

I also do a bit of running and go to the gym so I've only been averaging a couple of bike rides a week. 30 miles is my longest ride so far.

So hello again, glad to be a new member.

Murray

 

[eldudino]

Welcome Murray. The Central Scotland rides might be a bit far to you but you'd be welcome to join us if you're in the area!

 

[Gerry Attrick]

Welcome to the wonderful world of CC. Don't worry, we have all had "clipless moments", or in your case "clipped moments" even if not all of us admit to it!

Clipless is the way to go.

 

[ianrauk]

Hello ™User3143
And welcome to the site...

 

[Murray1903]

Welcome Murray. The Central Scotland rides might be a bit far to you but you'd be welcome to join us if you're in the area!

A bit too far away I think, but thanks for the invite, I'll keep you in mind if I'm ever down there with the bike.

 

[HJ]

Hallo and welcome...