- Baz -
Active Member
- Location
- Manchester
Hi all! Brief synopsis: Starting to commute by bike in the near future. About 14 miles round trip. Used to do lots of cycling in my 20s but haven't done any since. I'm now in my fifties (yikes!). Started running 5K three times a week about a year ago, and loved it. Lost some weight and saw my times coming down, but left off in the appalling winter, so hope I'm still up to it.
Lots of the usual reasons to do this: get fitter, save time (current two buses is taking about 80 mins each way (a big chunk of my life lost!), save lots of money, etc. etc. - and last but not least, to enjoy my cycling again.
Did lots of research and the most bike for the money I have (had) available is a hybrid - Ridgeback Rapide Equipt Speed from Evans. Ordered Monday night and delivered Wednesday lunchtime! Now just need all the kit to go with it, and I'm good to go...
Looking forward to getting back in the saddle and looking forward to learning lots and contributing too when I can!
Will let you all know how it goes...
Fingers crossed...
Baz
Lots of the usual reasons to do this: get fitter, save time (current two buses is taking about 80 mins each way (a big chunk of my life lost!), save lots of money, etc. etc. - and last but not least, to enjoy my cycling again.
Did lots of research and the most bike for the money I have (had) available is a hybrid - Ridgeback Rapide Equipt Speed from Evans. Ordered Monday night and delivered Wednesday lunchtime! Now just need all the kit to go with it, and I'm good to go...
Looking forward to getting back in the saddle and looking forward to learning lots and contributing too when I can!
Will let you all know how it goes...
Fingers crossed...
Baz