What do you mean, "quick release wheel"?

[craven2354]

The "bug"' is when you get addicted like most of us are and a century is 100km about 62 miles or 100miles (I think) don't be worrying about those yet though enjoy your riding

 

[Cycleops]

Thank you! I'd see if I could meet somebody to go cycling with them, but I know I'd never be able to keep up. I went out cycling for the first time this afternoon and was exhausted in half an hour.

Don't worry it gets easier. You'll soon be doing 50 miles no prob.

 

[Firoz Taverbi]

Don't worry it gets easier. You'll soon be doing 50 miles no prob.

I'm not so sure about that! I'd just like to be able to get from A to B, really!

 

[Andy_R]

I'm not so sure about that! I'd just like to be able to get from A to B, really!

Believe me, it'll happen sooner than you think...my 8yr old did 40 in the summer hols and is looking forward, nay champing at the bit, to doing 50. (Next weekend he hopes!)

 

[Firoz Taverbi]

Believe me, it'll happen sooner than you think...my 8yr old did 40 in the summer hols and is looking forward, nay champing at the bit, to doing 50. (Next weekend he hopes!)

!! You all seem to have very high hopes for me! If I can find some nice cycle paths in the area, I might think about doing distance cycling... once I can travel for longer than half an hour at a time, of course.

 

[Pat "5mph"]

!! You all seem to have very high hopes for me! If I can find some nice cycle paths in the area, I might think about doing distance cycling... once I can travel for longer than half an hour at a time, of course.

he he: in 6 months max you WILL ride at least 30 miles regularly

 

[Firoz Taverbi]

he he: in 6 months max you WILL ride at least 30 miles regularly

Are you willing to make a bet on that?

 

[Cubist]

!! You all seem to have very high hopes for me! If I can find some nice cycle paths in the area, I might think about doing distance cycling... once I can travel for longer than half an hour at a time, of course.

The route out to Selby would be a good place to start. Shared use but traffic free.

 

[ianrauk]

@Firoz Taverbi

Check out the Bromley Cyclists website.
They are a really good group that organises social rides in the Bromley/Orpington area to suit all abilities.
The wekley Wednesday Wander is especially a goody. Not too far, not too fast and ending up at a nice pub for a drink.

Bromley Cyclists

 

[Firoz Taverbi]

@Firoz Taverbi

Check out the Bromley Cyclists website.
They are a really good group that organises social rides in the Bromley/Orpington area to suit all abilities.
The wekley Wednesday Wander is especially a goody. Not too far, not too fast and ending up at a nice pub for a drink.

Bromley Cyclists

Thank you, but I'm just about to move out of the area (tomorrow, actually). I'll definitely make a note of them, though, for when I come home during the holidays.

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Are you willing to make a bet on that?

Yes, Lucy: once you start riding a bike, you want to go further and further ... I understand York is quite flat: ideal

 

[Friz]

PUNCTURE!!

There..I said it... do your worst PUNCTURE fairy!!!

B*stard. I got two of em today. Two!!!! And I used all my CO2 on the first one. T'was a long walk home in the rain.

Auto inflator me arse.

Oh Firoz, Welcome BTW.

 

[mickle]

Hi lucy. Welcome to Cyclechat and welcome to York!

 

[Firoz Taverbi]

B*stard. I got two of em today. Two!!!! And I used all my CO2 on the first one. T'was a long walk home in the rain.

Auto inflator me arse.

Oh Firoz, Welcome BTW.

I am dreading my first puncture! Sure to get one ever so quickly, since I have no idea how to fix them... thanks for the welcome!

Hi lucy. Welcome to Cyclechat and welcome to York!

Thank you! I just moved into my room a few hours ago, actually. Tomorrow I'm planning on exploring the campus and the town.

 

[mcshroom]

Look for the planets cycle path out towards Naburn