Just to make you smile....

[taffref]

Been meaning to post this for a while but today the weather has won !

About six weeks ago I bought my nearly 13 yr old son his first road bike after years of mountain bikes ( to be honest i was really impressed this is what he wanted for xmas rather than something with a plug on it ! )

After much searching and advice seeking - Thank you all - His Trek 1.2 arrived from the LBS ( and my Trek 1.5 did - Well you just have to don't you - For xmas I even bought my good lady a Trek hybrid so she has a chance of keeping up )

Been restricted to mostly sunday rides at present (no way will he miss football - even for his new bike ) and I won't allow him to cycle too far but i think it's fair to say we are both addicted and love our new sport.

Only downside I had never before sworn in front of him but after one or two clowns on four wheels got too close to him I did offer them words of wisdow Promised I will try not to do it again

Thanks again for all your words of wisdow

 

[Garz]

taffref, enjoy your new sport!

 

[Shaun]

Sounds good. A family affair. Great stuff.

 

[postman]

A very good 2010 to you both .

 

[Muddyfox]

Good stuff Taffref

It's a great way of spending time with your son especially at that age when it becomes un-cool to hang out with Dad Jake is 14 and we ride a fair bit together and its surprising what they tell you when your out cycling as opposed to riding in the car or sat watching TV etc etc

On Boxing day my wife had organised that we would all go to her Dad's for lunch so Jake and i cycled the 28 miles to father inlaws place whilst my wife and daughter took the car although we did cheat by putting the cycle carrier on her car so that we did'nt have to cycle home again

But to be honest the cycle ride down there was the best bit of the day for both of us

Simon

 

[Garz]

Sounds like the beginning of many adventures there simon, even better that you both enjoy it so much!

 

[lukesdad]

Something Im looking forward to in the future mine are 4 and 2.

 

[Muddyfox]

Something Im looking forward to in the future mine are 4 and 2.

And you just hitting the big 50 ... still life left in the old dog yet eh

Simon

 

[lukesdad]

And you just hitting the big 50 ... still life left in the old dog yet eh

Simon

Ah ! The benefits of having a much younger wife (With a sense of humour)

 

[Muddyfox]

Ah ! The benefits of having a much younger wife (With a sense of humour)

LOL ... maybe i should've put lucky old dog then

Simon

 

[Bongo Bill]

Mrs Bongo Bill has no interest in cycling at all. I originally started cycling about three years ago - commuting only. Now, I am considering getting a road bike or perhaps a MTB just for bombing around Richmond Park at weekends. I have certainly have no regrets getting a bike.

 

[lukesdad]

LOL ... maybe i should've put lucky old dog then

Simon

Yep! Only drawback, They re quite expensive to run

 

[bauldbairn]

to the CC forum and all the best in the New Year!


Glad your son wanted a bike rather than an -XBOX, PS3 etc,etc, good on him.