Just been out for my first ride!

[BrumJim]

Try Aldi or Lidl for some basic cycling gear. The have sales on every so often. Most of the kit is OK. Some is rubbish, but cheap, so no great loss.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

Really?? Maybe your stem bearings are too tight and front tyre almost flat?
(Only joking).

Naw just my sense of balance. lol.

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Well done from me too, Skyrocket! Careful of them pedestrians, they have a tendency to walk into your wheels
One of my bikes is slightly too big (I am 1.60 m. don't know inches ) because my lbs sold it to me from display, not ready to ride. He said "don't worry, it will fit fine".
Now I know better than to buy a bike without at least sitting on it first!
Lucky handlebars and stem could be adjusted, but, yes, the stretching forwards gave me sore neck and sore arms.
Once you get a better fitting bike your pain will disappear (sore legs might still happen )

 

[Hitchington]

Congratulations and welcome Skyrocket!

 

[Saluki]

Great news on your double lapping of the water park. It sounds nice there. Pedestrians do love to wander out in front of cyclists. Good luck at Decathlon, I am looking forward to hearing about what you find there.