New from Billericay

[logrus]

Hi there,

I am a new rider in the Billericay area.

Been inspired by all the cyclists i have seen around the area, and a recent article i read that said something like "have you ever seen a fat cyclist?"
My answer to myself was "not in lycra on a road bike", lol.

I did a load of reading here before i eventually got myself a nice Trek 1.2 second hand.
My goal really is to find an exercise that i enjoy to lose a few pounds and get fit, i'm only 5 pounds overweight, but even so i have found the first week a struggle, though i understand it gets easier fairly fast as my muscles get used to some exercise

I have owned the bike for just over 1 week now, been out 5 times already varying from 40 minutes to 1.5 hours so far.
Longest distance so far has been 16 miles, with lots of getting lost in the country lanes.

I am thoroughly enjoying myself and look forward to getting out on the bike.
I am just about to join the local cycling club as well

so hello from me

 

[guitarpete247]

Welcome logrus

 

[LosingFocus]

Welcome from Brentwood, some lovely rides round by Billy-ricky.

 

[Dayvo]

Hello Billericay Dicky from a Brentwood Dave (now living in exile).

A Trek 1.2 is a good bike to start with: wait till you get seduced by the Mad One 5.2!

Enjoy your riding and look out for a CC ride in your area sometime.

 

[What's that clunking?]

Hello Billericay Dicky from a Brentwood Dave (now living in exile).

A Trek 1.2 is a good bike to start with: wait till you get seduced by the Mad One 5.2!

Enjoy your riding and look out for a CC ride in your area sometime.

Hello from down the road in Romford, agree with the comments about lots of nice rides out your way. Is it Essex Roads you're joining?

 

[logrus]

Thanks for all the welcomes!

Yes, going out for the first time with Essex Roads on Sunday, then will join them