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[tappers]

hi all, i retired 12 months ago & put on a few pound's since then, i thought cycling would be a good start, just ordered myself a new boardman 8.6 MTX hybrid, need to start somewhere, i haven't really cycled that much for year's, will find it hard work to start with. looking forward to collecting the bike on friday, i've added mud guards, water bottle & holder & a small pump, i will look at the cycling helmet's when i collect it.

 

[cyberknight]

Look at getting a track pump, mini pumps are ok for roadside emergencies but generally you struggle to get tyres up to a decent pressure .

 

[sevenfourate]

Congrats and Welcome aboard Alan 👋

It’s going to be a 12 day week waiting for Friday 🤣🤣

 

[raleighnut]

Puncture repair kit and a few tools ?

 

[Jameshow]

Look at getting a track pump, mini pumps are ok for roadside emergencies but generally you struggle to get tyres up to a decent pressure .

It's a hybrid so might be ok? But a track pumps much easier. 👍

 

[oxoman]

Welcome and good luck with your reintroduction to cycling.

 

[si_c]

Welcome and good luck with the cycling!

If you have a foot pump for your car you'll probably find it good enough to pump up the tyres on the bike as well - and a fair bit easier than with a hand pump although you may need an adapter (they're a couple of quid from halfords).

 

[Bristolian]

Welcome to the mad house, Alan. Enjoy your new bike when you get it

 

[DCLane]

 

[postman]

Hello welcome to the dark side.

 

[wafter]

Great work and welcome to the forum

Do keep in mind that weight loss is best managed through diet rather than exercise; although of course any excuse to get out on the bike should be seized and it should have a secondary effect of providing some of the reward that you might be seeking by over-eating...