Hello from nervous newbie - dipping my toe in

[tia maria]

Hello

I have cycled into work for the first ever time today. I have been in 'training' for the last couple of weeks after purchasing a new hybrid bike 2 months ago.

It was a journey of approx 6 miles through hilly, busy (treacherous) country roads. I plan to cycle most of the time, hoping that by the time autumn comes I will be experienced enough not to worry about the weather or the dark mornings and evenings - fingers crossed

Any tips for a first time cycling commuter very welcome. I drove to work at the start of the week bring in supplies like spare clothes and a spare hairdryer ( - priorities huh?)

 

[ianrauk]

HiYa tia maria and welcome to Cyclechat.
Don;t be nervous. Just jump right in. For tips on commuting, visit the commuting forum. All you need to know and more you can find in there. Though don't be afraid to ask.

 

[arallsopp]

Congratulations on a first ride in, tia maria. Sounds like you're doing great so far. Keep going, and all will become second nature.

 

[HJ]

Hallo and welcome

Aside from reading this forum, I would recommend reading a copy of Cyclecraft, which has lots of useful advice.

 

[bauldbairn]

Hello and Welcome to the CC forums tia maria.

Well done with the commute!

 

[J-HO]

Hi tia maria

Like me tia maria, I cycled in for the first time this week too.

Had a quick squint online and found this site. Have to say what I've read and the advice I've been given is great.

I think you've come to the right place :-)

 

[tia maria]

Many thanks for your kind welcome

 

[colly]

Hi,

 

[mcshroom]

Hi

Well done on completing your first commute .

You will probably find the traffic becomes less scary, but have you checked that there is not a quieter back road way to work that cuts some of the traffic out? Have a look using a site like bikehike and you may be able to find a more scenic route.

Other than that keep at it and well done

 

[stevo]

Hello

I have cycled into work for the first ever time today. I have been in 'training' for the last couple of weeks after purchasing a new hybrid bike 2 months ago.

It was a journey of approx 6 miles through hilly, busy (treacherous) country roads. I plan to cycle most of the time, hoping that by the time autumn comes I will be experienced enough not to worry about the weather or the dark mornings and evenings - fingers crossed

Any tips for a first time cycling commuter very welcome. I drove to work at the start of the week bring in supplies like spare clothes and a spare hairdryer ( - priorities huh?)

Hi and welcome to cc tia-maria.
You will get all the help and advice you need on here.

 

[tia maria]

Well I've cycled to work 3 days in a row and barbsu from my legs almost giving up on me when walking up a steep hill when walking the dogs this afternoon, all is good. My route in is very direct any alternative route would take me 6 miles out of my way.

 

[tia maria]

Excuse spellings I am connected to CC via my phone