Hi from Herts.

[BexB]

Hi all,

I've recently returned to cycling after a 13-year break (owing to an accident I had as a nipper), for commuting and generally getting about town. Being a student and a part-time retail worker, I didn't want to lose most of my wages to the money sink that is driving. So I got myself a Claud Butler hybrid, and I'm relearning everything!

I'm a bit lacking in confidence on the bike at the mo, but I'm sure that'll come with time. I thought joining an online community would be a good move to ease me back into things, and I've already had my first bit of harassment from a car driver, so I suppose I'm officially back in the club! lol

Pleasant riding,
BexB

 

[Hitchington]

Hello

 

[XRHYSX]

And well done for steering clear of cars, wish I had that frame of mind when I was younger,

or though if you haven't already got one having a licence is handy,

as you can always hire/borrow one of the things if needs be,

All the best and ride safe

 

[MrJamie]

Welcome

 

[compo]

I must get some new glasses. I was sure I read in BexB's first sentence that "owing to an accident I had a nipper"

Welcome to the group, enjoy your time with us and enjoy your bike.

 

[paul04]

Welcome to the website

 

[Rickshaw Phil]

Hi BexB and .

Confidence will come. I hope you enjoy your cycling.

For what it's worth, I don't think driving is as much fun as it used to be - too much like a chore. If you can manage okay without a car, you're not missing much.

 

[i hate hills]

BexB , you're very much correct in that after getting a wee tickey hassle from a driver you can count yourself as one of the family.All the best Mike.

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Welcome BexB, good on you on choosing the bike as your method of transport.
Confidence will come, abusive drivers will stay, don't let little road tiffs put you off cycling

 

[Biker Joe]

Hi and
It'll all come together in a little while.
Don't forget to tell us how you're getting on later on.
And yes, you're definitely back in the club. (Cycling club that is.)

 

[mchunt]

Hi and welcome. A fair few of us from herts on here, I got back into cycling thanks to work moving a few miles away and bus or car being a money pit. Little did I know how much I would end us spending on cycling gear particular when my wife got the bug too!

 

[BigonaBianchi]

Hi Bex

 

[Dibs]

Welcome to the forum.