If you could give one piece of advice to a beginner...

[SpokeyDokey]

Just begin......

 

[SpokeyDokey]

In general I'd say yes. If you're into performance cycling there are recognised methods of setting up the bike from scratch, which I don't have links to but someone else will oblige I'm sure.

The search function is at the top right of the page under your username. It's a useful feature coz most questions have been asked at some time or other.

But then we might as well shut the forum down and just have a list of questions that have already been asked and answered instead.

I rather like the eternal circle of forum same-ness that imitates real life tbh.

 

[ianrauk]

Download and read Cycle Chat's guide to commuting HERE

 

[Rickshaw Phil]

But then we might as well shut the forum down and just have a list of questions that have already been asked and answered instead.

I rather like the eternal circle of forum same-ness that imitates real life tbh.

I think the same to be honest. It's not me that you need to convince.

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Buy a track pump

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

If you haven't been on a bike for a while, remember, it really does get easier.

And join a friendly cycling forum where you can get help, encouragement and advice. I might do that one of these days....

 

[James10]

the more you ride your bike, the faster you get.

 

[Born2die]

Remortgage the house

 

[mattobrien]

Push harder

 

[Pat "5mph"]

There is no shame in being scared of motorized traffic.

 

[aidB]

Padded shorts!

 

[Ozzrahog]

Buy some sports glasses and wear them,makes it so much more pleasant

 

[beeblemaster]

Eat cake!

 

[Hill Wimp]

Don't just ride, enjoy it.

 

[djb1971]

Don't tell your wife/husband/partner how much things really cost.
Lie about the cost.
Have things delivered at work.

Okay, that's three but they all have the same agenda