First Ever Road Bike Ride :)

[Serynia]

So I have always loved my Boardman MX Sport Hybrid, even looked at people flying by on skinny road bikes thinking pppfftt I don't need on of those.
Weeeell.... my father decided that he is going to relive his cycling glory days through me, long story short he went and bought me a Carrera Zelos Road Bike on the premise that "your never going to get it at that price again" £159 from Halfords he's kind of right damn good price.
Anyway just back from my very first Road Bike Ride Ever (even as a kid I always had a flat bar type bike.) I have to say I think I am a road bike convert, it weighs nothing compared to my Boardman, handles very well and once I got used to the weird gears, rides so smoothly I felt I could ride on forever Even feels comfortable which I thought was not possible with my mangled spine. Only drawback clip pedals ewww.. bitch to get into on the move they have to go soon and be replaced with some decent shoes and clipless pedals.
Can't wait to get back out and see how far I can take my cycling, my beautiful Boardman has gotten me started well and lost me a stone in weight, will still use it often especially when I'm just exploring the local cycleways etc, but I think I have a new love, might even join a cycling club when I get somewhere near fit
I here by apologise to all of those road bike types in south shields I may have thought evil thoughts about when being passed.

 

[Roadrider48]

So I have always loved my Boardman MX Sport Hybrid, even looked at people flying by on skinny road bikes thinking pppfftt I don't need on of those.
Weeeell.... my father decided that he is going to relive his cycling glory days through me, long story short he went and bought me a Carrera Zelos Road Bike on the premise that "your never going to get it at that price again" £159 from Halfords he's kind of right damn good price.
Anyway just back from my very first Road Bike Ride Ever (even as a kid I always had a flat bar type bike.) I have to say I think I am a road bike convert, it weighs nothing compared to my Boardman, handles very well and once I got used to the weird gears, rides so smoothly I felt I could ride on forever Even feels comfortable which I thought was not possible with my mangled spine. Only drawback clip pedals ewww.. bitch to get into on the move they have to go soon and be replaced with some decent shoes and clipless pedals.
Can't wait to get back out and see how far I can take my cycling, my beautiful Boardman has gotten me started well and lost me a stone in weight, will still use it often especially when I'm just exploring the local cycleways etc, but I think I have a new love, might even join a cycling club when I get somewhere near fit
I here by apologise to all of those road bike types in south shields I may have thought evil thoughts about when being passed.

Excellent, enjoy!

 

[Doobiesis]

I started the same way, on a shopper, upgraded to a hybrid and then road bike.

It'll take you along much quicker than a hybrid and the clipless and shoes will add to the joy of it. Practice practice practice with them when you get them. I came off mine upteen times. But even I've mastered them now and it's like part of cycling now.

I just completed a 65 mile charity ride on my Giant Liv (female) and it was brilliant! And I raised around £200 for British Heart Foundation.

 

[mjr]

There's still something nice about gliding along on an upright sometimes instead of a twitchy road bike though!

 

[Mrs M]

So I have always loved my Boardman MX Sport Hybrid, even looked at people flying by on skinny road bikes thinking pppfftt I don't need on of those.
Weeeell.... my father decided that he is going to relive his cycling glory days through me, long story short he went and bought me a Carrera Zelos Road Bike on the premise that "your never going to get it at that price again" £159 from Halfords he's kind of right damn good price.
Anyway just back from my very first Road Bike Ride Ever (even as a kid I always had a flat bar type bike.) I have to say I think I am a road bike convert, it weighs nothing compared to my Boardman, handles very well and once I got used to the weird gears, rides so smoothly I felt I could ride on forever Even feels comfortable which I thought was not possible with my mangled spine. Only drawback clip pedals ewww.. bitch to get into on the move they have to go soon and be replaced with some decent shoes and clipless pedals.
Can't wait to get back out and see how far I can take my cycling, my beautiful Boardman has gotten me started well and lost me a stone in weight, will still use it often especially when I'm just exploring the local cycleways etc, but I think I have a new love, might even join a cycling club when I get somewhere near fit
I here by apologise to all of those road bike types in south shields I may have thought evil thoughts about when being passed.

Well done

 

[stoatsngroats]

Well done! My OH just experienced the same thrill on Saturday, and she's looking to get back onto her Fuji Finest 1.3 at the weekend!
As for me, my return to road bikes has given me 2 days commute out of the last 3 work days, because it's so fantastic!
Keep riding, and keep enjoying your Carrera!

 

[r04DiE]

Ah, welcome, @Serynia, you are one of us

 

[johnnyb47]

Great story Serynia.
I'm a newbie here and I can't stress how friendly the people are here

 

[toddmeister]

Good to hear positive things about the zelos as I've just ordered one. Unfortunately I have to wait until the weekend before it's ready for collection. It'll be my first road bike. Hopefully my first road experience will be as positive as yours

 

[theloafer]

congrats Serynia ..enjoy the new bike it can be very addictive

 

[road-tramp]

Keep practicing Serynia. and you will soon be doing those sportives

 

[Kernow Cyclista]

Brilliant! Enjoy! I was like that too, till I was lured onto a road bike. Instant love! :-)

 

[leedsmick]

The change is incredible. Enjoy