Newbie from Devon

[the-stig]

Hi all, as the title says I am a newbie here and I am from Devon.

Always enjoyed cycling, mainly mountain biking (and bmx-ing as a kid), but am thinking of using a road-bike for everyday use now and not quite sure where to start! Anyway, just saying hello for now, (many) questions to follow

 

[Shadow]

Hello and welcome.
Nice part of the country. Some lovely roads and hills - get out and ride them all!!

 

[coffeejo]

Hello and welcome.
Nice part of the country. Some lovely roads and hills - get out and ride them all!!

And it's home to one of my favourite coffee stops.

 

[Biker Joe]

Hi and welcome,
Have a look in some cycle shops and browse. Check out cycle retailer web sites. Check out bike reviews on bikes that might interest you.
Ask anything on here. That might be a start.
Good luck.

 

[Biker Joe]

Check out the recent post 'My advice to newbies' on the Beginners forum.
Good post

 

[paul04]

Hi, welcome to the website

 

[Peteaud]

The best coffee stop in the world is in Devon.

I am in there quite a bit.

 

[Pat "5mph"]

 

[coffeejo]

And it's home to one of my favourite coffee stops.

The best coffee stop in the world is in Devon.

Are we in agreement or do we need to take this outside?

 

[Peteaud]

Are we in agreement or do we need to take this outside?

Well Outside (on a sunny dau with a slice of cake)

The clock tower - Sidmouth

 

[coffeejo]

Strand Stores, Culmstock.

 

[Peteaud]

Looks good i will admit, maybe i need to go and check it out

 

[coffeejo]

Looks good i will admit, maybe i need to go and check it out

Chocolate brownie heaven

Never been to Sidmouth ... sounds like my cycling group needs to go on a day trip

 

[Peteaud]

Chocolate brownie heaven

Never been to Sidmouth ... sounds like my cycling group needs to go on a day trip

A lot of cyclists use the clock tower as it is right on the beach / cliff top. Many start on Exmouth and ride over the coast road through Budleigh and over the top, stop off at the cafe then head back.

If you are ever in the area it is well worth calling in.

http://www.clocktowercafesidmouth.co.uk/

The castle bit with windows is the cafe

 

[coffeejo]