Hello from sunny Scotland

[Deleted member 40597]

Hi to all from sunny Scotland (Edinburgh). My name is Neil & Im in my early 40s. I used to be an avid mountain biker until I moved to Edinburgh 9 or so years ago, but have fallen into the routine of relying on my car for most journeys. My wife bought me an early anniversary/Chirstmas present a few weeks back, and I will be using my new bike to 'lose a few pounds' with my daily commute in my new job.

I am looking forward to meeting some other riders within the '20 milers' group in the not too distant future, as I feel that the social aspect will help me keep me on track with my chosen method of weight loss. I will of course be pestering the good folks here with suggestions for appropriate lights for my new bike.

My new ride....

 

[paul04]

Welcome to the website Neil.

 

[0lonerider]

welcome to cc, nice bike

 

[Mrs M]

Love the bike

 

[Flick of the Elbow]

Welcome from a fellow resident of Auld Reekie
Great looking bike

 

[welsh dragon]

Nice looking bike. Welcome to the forum

 

[raleighnut]

 

[Bobby Mhor]

from further west

 

[solitaire]

Hiya Neil from wet and windy Cornwall

 

[ScotiaLass]

from me in Falkirk
Lovely bike!
I ride a Specialized 29er MTB

 

[Fubar]

Hi and From Dunfermline! Nice looking bike, needs to get some dirt on it

There is a Scottish-ish Irn-Bru Blethering Thread in the Cafe sub-forum where many of the locals (and some not so locals) hang out, and look out for CC Ecosse rides in the Informal Rides sub-forum - though maybe once the weather is slightly better!

All the best, Mark

 

[paddypete]

welcome,nice wheels

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Welcome from Glasgow Neil and welcome also to @paddypete

 

[Deleted member 40597]

Thanks to everyone for the warm welcome. Thanks for the pointers to local gatherings & chat Fubar, its much appreciated. First 'half decent' ride yesterday up the pentlands & along water of leith, along porto beach to mussleburgh, and back home (near ERI) averaging 14mph. Getting up the hills hurt the old lungs, but on the bright side I have no aches this morning so I may do it again tomorrow after work.

 

[Easytigers]

Sounds like you had fun! I lived in Edinburgh (lovely place) for a few years but it was before I got into cycling (sadly). Hope you keep it up and have a fab time