Newbie from Whitby

[Soltydog]

I'm sure 9 months training on the gentle slopes round Whitby will be more than ideal prep for Paris to London
Just enjoy it!

 

[Evogirl]

Thanks guys.

 

[Evogirl]

Well I have been out building up some miles on my Ribble Gran Fondo BUT this bike is seriously light and fast, in fact I'm wondering if its too fast for me as a beginner! I absolutely hate getting down in the drops as I feel as though I'm going to go straight over the bars and with the narrow wheels I just feel extremely vulnerable....any ideas??

 

[A11an]

I felt exactly the same, I had never ridden a road bike before always mounting bikes, but feel really safe now, good luck with your training then Paris - London.

 

[jonny jeez]

Well I have been out building up some miles on my Ribble Gran Fondo BUT this bike is seriously light and fast, in fact I'm wondering if its too fast for me as a beginner! I absolutely hate getting down in the drops as I feel as though I'm going to go straight over the bars and with the narrow wheels I just feel extremely vulnerable....any ideas??

Don't do the drops .

As for the wheels, i'm sure, with time you will find them reassuringly zippy.

 

[Evogirl]

Ok thanks will continue as I am in the hope everything comes together.