Hello from Wolverhampton

[Skyfoil]

Hi all.

I started cycling about 4 months ago for my commute to work and I love it. Already, i've clocked over 1200 miles!

I've got a Giant Escape 1 (2010) which is great. (Although, I don't really have anything to compare it to.)
I like it so that's all that matters, right?

I am looking for a 'project'. Even before I started cycling regularly, I wanted to restore a classic bike.
I'm in no hurry, so am currently enjoying reading and learning as much as I can on this forum.

I'm looking forward to getting involved in a few events this year aswell, so maybe see some of you around.

Regards,
Skyfoil

 

[Shaun]

Welcome to CC.

That's some good mileage, especially considering all the crap weather we've had in the last few months.

How far is your commute?

Cheers,
Shaun

 

[frealsquid5]

hi there im from good old wolves to

 

[Skyfoil]

How far is your commute?

Hi,

I do about 7[sup]1[/sup]/[sub]2[/sub] miles each way.
15 miles per day, 75 miles per week, 300 miles per month. I was a bit surprised when I worked it out.
However, it does explain why I had to fit new chain links when it went the other day. I wasn't expecting that sort of maintenance quite so soon.

Actually, I take the bike on the train, with about a 4 mile ride one end and 3[sup]1[/sup]/[sub]2[/sub] ride the other, so I have a nice little break halfway through.
I have considered attempting the entire distance by bike, but that is an 18 mile ride each way and i'm not too sure that the bike or myself could cope with that regularly. I can foresee having to replace the whole groupset every couple of months, if I survived that long!

 

[Rhythm Thief]

Hi from an ex-Wulfunian, I lived there for 15 years.