Hi,
New to this forum. I have been returning to cycling for around a year now, mainly as a commute. Basically I cycle to the station on a Brompton, then cycle again at the far end. On occasion I get my mountain bike home, train to work, then cycle all the way home (15 miles).
To cut a long story short I want to start cycling the whole way there and back, and also start looking to ride some longer distances, with potentially the view to a Lands End - John o'Groats effort next year.
I am looking for a road bike, with potential for mudguards, and a light rack on the rear, although I can be persuaded that a rucksack will do the job on the cummute!
Any thoughts as to good bike shops in the midlands would also be good. I have heard of Birmingham City Cycles, any other recomendations would be useful!
Regards,
Mark
New to this forum. I have been returning to cycling for around a year now, mainly as a commute. Basically I cycle to the station on a Brompton, then cycle again at the far end. On occasion I get my mountain bike home, train to work, then cycle all the way home (15 miles).
To cut a long story short I want to start cycling the whole way there and back, and also start looking to ride some longer distances, with potentially the view to a Lands End - John o'Groats effort next year.
I am looking for a road bike, with potential for mudguards, and a light rack on the rear, although I can be persuaded that a rucksack will do the job on the cummute!
Any thoughts as to good bike shops in the midlands would also be good. I have heard of Birmingham City Cycles, any other recomendations would be useful!
Regards,
Mark