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jack smith

Veteran
Location
Durham
Hi all, i've been road cycling for a few months now and really love it, just got a cheap £250 viking mistral that i am doing up step by step until i can afford a high end bike i cycle most days day and night and seem to be getting into it well..the money is pouring out of my account allready lol.
recently temporarily discharged from the parachute regiment and going back in a year or so, so cycling is really helping me to keep fit aswell as being my main mode of transport for the past few months. just cant wait until the day i purchase a high end cycle and really show my potential in the sport. ill be sure to ask for plenty of advice so thanks in advance!

jack.
 
Welcome to the sport and the forum!
 

Hill Wimp

Fair weathered,fair minded but easily persuaded.
Welcome Jack, very friendly site with members that will answer any question you pose and on virtually any subject too, there is a wealth of knowledge here so tap into it but most of all enjoy the ride, whatever you are on and where ever you choose to go.
 

Bryony

Veteran
Location
Ramsgate, Kent
Hello :hello: and:welcome: to the site. Happy cycling :bicycle:
 

mrBishboshed

Active Member
Location
Coggeshall Essex
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Hello.
 

rbreid

Old git on old bikes
Welcome Jack. Royal Signals 1978 to 1988. Int Corp 88 to 90. Attached 2 Para 1985 for a year. Yes cycling will maintain/possibly improve fitness levels and endurance. Hope you like it on here, I've been made very welcome
 

sully992

Regular
Hey jack

Why temp discharge? (If you don't mind me asking ) tell me to sod off if you like lol

I'm still serving myself. 16 glorious years! Hahaha and I keep telling myself that

I'm new here too but welcome all the same!! I've already had some good advice so I'm looking or ward to using this forum a lot :smile:
 
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