Saying Hello

[NealM]

Hello to everyone

I used to cycle to work many years ago (I'm fast approaching 50 years of age ! ! ) when work was only 4 miles away from home . . However that all stopped when my next job was located 26 miles from home ! !

Anyway, having recently lost quite a bit of weight, I've decided that the next step is to attempt to get fit again . . . . So I've dug out my "BSO" and cleaned and lubricated everything and am currently managing a couple of 12 mile rides during the week and then a longer 24 - 28 mile ride at the weekend..

I have to say I'm really enjoying it and hope to persuade my current employer to join the cycle to work scheme so that I can get myself a "real bike" . .

Hoping to learn lots of useful stuff on this excellent forum . . . . ** goes off to have a look around **

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

Hello!

 

[Rickshaw Phil]

Hi Neal and .

Well done getting back on the bike and I'm glad you're enjoying it.

 

[NealM]

Thanks for the welcome guys . . I've been lurking for a few days as a "guest" and have already picked up a few tips, so thought I'd better sign up and say "hello"

 

[Ciar]

 

[thegravestoneman]

How do

 

[numbnuts]

Hi &

 

[LarryDuff]

Hi - love the dogs in your pic.

 

[paul04]

Welcome to the website

 

[ianjmcd]

Welcome to the forum Neal you will find lots of hints and tips here and lots of ppl to encourage and some that will be more than glad to rip the pi*h outta you at times as well but its all good banter

what bike do you have at present you might find with a bit of advice you dont need a proper bike maybe some upgrades to what you have ?

 

[NealM]

Hi everyone

Again thanks for the warm welcome..

Looking forward to learning from everyone else's experiences.

Hoping to build up to the stage where I can tackle a 100 miles in one day !!!! Seems like a pipe dream at the moment but hopefully in 12 months time I may be getting close !!!

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Welcome Neal!
I too am planning 100 miles in one go: hopefully before @Rickshaw Phil does it

 

[Rickshaw Phil]

Welcome Neal!
I too am planning 100 miles in one go: hopefully before @Rickshaw Phil does it

I'm lagging behind. 62.5 miles to Pat's 68 miles. Stepping up from my previous 52 miles to 62 felt much better than going from 30 to 40 though so it does get easier Neal.

 

[Pat "5mph"]

I'm lagging behind. 62.5 miles to Pat's 68 miles. Stepping up from my previous 52 miles to 62 felt much better than going from 30 to 40 though so it does get easier Neal.

68 flat miles are much much easier than 50 hilly ones ... unless the flat route is along the canal to Edinburgh

 

[stevey]

Welcome