My cycling log

[Col5632]

Sunny Ayrshire on west coast where we have great cycling routes which suit me just fine...being the one who is scared of the roads, although did few miles behind the cars on Monday and live to tell the tale

You will grow in confidence, i barely ever used to cycle on the roads now its pretty much all i do

 

[Jen5656]

You will grow in confidence, i barely ever used to cycle on the roads now its pretty much all i do

I have been a bit more adventurous recently and braving some of the roads as cycle paths really slow me down due to up and down pavements etc.

Thanks for inspiration and advice

 

[Col5632]

I have been a bit more adventurous recently and braving some of the roads as cycle paths really slow me down due to up and down pavements etc.

Thanks for inspiration and advice

Most cycle paths are pretty useless tbh, some just stop suddenly and you end up needing to go on the road anyway

 

[Jen5656]

Most cycle paths are pretty useless tbh, some just stop suddenly and you end up needing to go on the road anyway

No doubt about that..spend more time going over craters and massive voids in the tarmac or rice crispie fillings on path..having said that I think councils are putting more emphasis on cycling routes than before. Many of the paths are undergoing reconstruction at the moment which can only be a benefit to cyclists.
Another problem is they can be so isolated leaving you feeling bit vulnerable especially if your on your own