Hello from Reading, UK!

[pjperez]

Hello CycleChat,

I'm a 32 years old guy that used to cycle a lot when I was a teenager, but haven't cycled regularly in at least 3 years now (and that was for commuting). I changed job recently and I just started cycling again.
I bought a second hand Trek 7000 (2011) from a co-worker for £80. It's my first hybrid (always had mountain bikes) and I'm quite liking the concept.

I'm struggling to keep a decent pace on my commute, but I'm not too worried as I know this will only get better

Cheers

 

[Voinar]

to the CycleChat forums.

 

[ScotiaLass]

 

[Rickshaw Phil]

Hi and @pjperez

 

[numbnuts]

Hi &

 

[Fab Foodie]

Hi from Abingdon!

 

[Mrs M]

Hello

 

[pjperez]

Thank you everyone for the warm welcome!

 

[Paul.G.]

Hi and welcome from another Reading based rider.

 

[gps315]

Hello from another Reading Commuter / leisure rider

 

[jonny jeez]

Hi PJ.

You are so right, never stress about the pace.

it will get better surprisingly quickly, if you find it doesn't, let us know and we can try and help with some hints, there is usually a reason

J

 

[Bryony]

 

[pjperez]

Hi PJ.

You are so right, never stress about the pace.

it will get better surprisingly quickly, if you find it doesn't, let us know and we can try and help with some hints, there is usually a reason

J

Thank you! I'm confident it'll get better. I've been also playing footy once per week and after 3 or 4 weeks I felt a big difference.

Also I need to change my diet, but that's a completely different story

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Hi and welcome to CC

 

[jonny jeez]

Also I need to change my diet, but that's a completely different story

You're not alone there!