lavoisier
Winter is Coming!
- Location
- Kendal Cumbria
Hi all,
I'm completely new to cycling only been out once on a road bike bought from a catalogue(I know, I could've got better elsewhere). I managed about 10 miles with a few stops and starts and had to call my daughter to pick me up about a mile from home, had absolutely nothing left. I probably bit off more than I could chew.
I have depression and anxiety problems and I think what I'm finding most off putting is the worry of having an accident. I realise cycling will probably help me with these issues but how bad is it out there really? I've just been reading a cycling magazine which had an article about a rider being killed and a letter about somebody who had two serious accidents.
I really enjoyed my day out on the bike yesterday but these nagging worries are taking the edge off my fun.
Sorry if this is a bit depressing but I just wondered if somebody with more experience could help at all.
Paul
I'm completely new to cycling only been out once on a road bike bought from a catalogue(I know, I could've got better elsewhere). I managed about 10 miles with a few stops and starts and had to call my daughter to pick me up about a mile from home, had absolutely nothing left. I probably bit off more than I could chew.
I have depression and anxiety problems and I think what I'm finding most off putting is the worry of having an accident. I realise cycling will probably help me with these issues but how bad is it out there really? I've just been reading a cycling magazine which had an article about a rider being killed and a letter about somebody who had two serious accidents.
I really enjoyed my day out on the bike yesterday but these nagging worries are taking the edge off my fun.
Sorry if this is a bit depressing but I just wondered if somebody with more experience could help at all.
Paul