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[Philip Cowey]

Hi. I,m a newbie to the forum and wanted to introduce myself. I have just got back into cycling now my 3 kids have become less of a drain on me and today I met up three other guys from the Ipswich area and we managed a very nice ride through a damp and windy Suffolk countryside.
I live in Martlesham Heath near Ipswich and am just the wrong side of 50.

 

[Pale Rider]

and am just the wrong side of 50.

Don't worry, you'll be past 50 soon enough.

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Hi. I,m a newbie to the forum and wanted to introduce myself. I have just got back into cycling now my 3 kids have become less of a drain on me and today I met up three other guys from the Ipswich area and we managed a very nice ride through a damp and windy Suffolk countryside.
I live in Martlesham Heath near Ipswich and am just the wrong side of 50.

Philip!

 

[sancho]

Hello everyone,

After reading some interesting threads I decided to join the forum and give it a go so please go easy on me.

I love everything related to cycling, from a gentle ride in the park to racing, although at my age I mostly watch other people racing .

My first language is Spanish so please forgive me for murdering your language but I try my best not to.

Saludos

 

[Kies]

Welcome Sancho

 

[Steve Lancashire]

Ola Sancho and welcome. I think you'll be very happy with the members on this site. I joined earlier this year, and have had lots of good avice and tips from them, I've learned a lot from them already.
Happy posting!

 

[sancho]

Hola!!! y gracias for the warm welcome

 

[star84]

Welcome enjoy the site

 

[martinsmit]

hi all,
the name's martin and i'm keen on riding my bike. about it really. cheers

 

[Pat "5mph"]

hi all,
the name's martin and i'm keen on riding my bike. about it really. cheers

to cycle chat, Martin!

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Hello everyone,

After reading some interesting threads I decided to join the forum and give it a go so please go easy on me.

I love everything related to cycling, from a gentle ride in the park to racing, although at my age I mostly watch other people racing .

My first language is Spanish so please forgive me for murdering your language but I try my best not to.

Saludos

Saludos to you too, Sancho, and welcome to cycle chat!

 

[Rib]

Hi my name is Rib and I'm a cycleholic :-)
A lot to read on here looking forward to that, and the classics and GT's and and and..... go out most days good for the soul.

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Hi my name is Rib and I'm a cycleholic :-)
A lot to read on here looking forward to that, and the classics and GT's and and and..... go out most days good for the soul.

Rib!
Mind, you could loose yourself on cycle chat, forget to go for a ride

 

[Rickshaw Phil]

Hi Rib and all the other new members who've joined recently .

 

[Haz]

Hello all!
Making my first adventure into 'proper' cycling having used a terrible kids' raleigh for getting around. I've been using advice on these forums for help in assembling my new (old) road bike.
Progress so far: I have a bike and assembled it ok; I've made a semi-ok job of taping the bars; new saddle put on; spd pedals put on; grimey chain and gears now much cleaner.
Absolutely terrified of riding with my feet attached to the pedals!
Problems so far: lacking a tool to lower the handlebars (the saddle is low as I have very short legs for my height) - the current saddle-handlebar height ratio looks ridiculous; the brake wires are kind of annoying as I forgot to tape one of them under the bar tape; getting used to temperamental downtube shifters; saddle had to be forced onto a strangely designed seat tube; lots of components need a paint touch-up.
Excited for my first ride!