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[Cirsten]

Hi All,

I'm Cirsten from Hampshire. Hoping to get back into the saddle soon. I've posted for some advice about the best bike for me so hopefully I'll be on the roads before long.
This return to cycling (after 10 years) is due to my son (he's 7) wanting to cycle to school. He also suggested maybe I could cycle to work and I thought "why not!" So I'm hoping to build up to that gradually. I'm finding loads of useful tips and advice around here and am looking forward to getting to know the members

 

[welsh dragon]

Hi. Welcome to everyone..

 

[Ollie Adams-Liggins]

Hello! Signing in from Worcestershire/Shropshire area.

 

[Trickstar]

Joined yonks ago but haven't been on for a while....

 

[BetweenRides]

Hello, All. I'm from the Chicagoland area in the U.S. Long time cyclist of 25 years, roadie mostly but also do MTB, Cross and night riding. Nice forum you have here.

Happy Holidays to everyone!

 

[F70100]

Evening all.

Signed up to tap you all up for advice. Stand by your beds.

 

[Rickshaw Phil]

Hi and @F70100, @BetweenRides, @Trickstar and everyone else who has joined recently.

 

[SGcyclist]

Hi all, I am going to be so bold as to write a short intro. Very keen to get involved with cycling professionally and interested in follow conversations about the sport on the forum! This is my 'bio' I suppose - [Hope thats ok moderator!]

'I am a keen cyclist, who took up cycling & triathlon as a way to escape the grind in London about 3 years ago, but my dedication to the sport has increased massively since I took part in the Transcontinental Bike Race (London to Istanbul, non-stop & unsupported) in August. I had been accepted into a masters course for Sports Science in University of Portsmouth (hence my interest in cardiac studies in endurance sport) but decided to follow my girlfriend out to Singapore (via travelling overland, for a bit of adventure).

I am now seeking to work professionally in the cycling industry and have been writing up posts on www.decaironman-training.com to comment on the discipline. As you may have seen I am also training for a Deca Ironman (beginning on 28th June in Scotland - and raising money for sports injuries - Injured Rugby Players Foundation and Headway); a challenge which I hope will give me a greater understanding (and I suppose quite unique) of endurance sports & supplement my own past participation in Ironmans & ultra marathons.

If I can be so bold - if you are looking for a content producer in the area of cycling or triathlon please drop me a line. By trade I am a scientific conference producer (I used to work in Student festivals) and looking to work remotely from Singapore or perhaps opportunities in Australia, New Zealand, perhaps even Europe.'

 

[Mr Carr]

Hi, Returned to cycling this year after 25 years

 

[OldCanal]

Hello all, by way of introduction, I'm 70, an ex-pat 'scouser' living in South Devon and due to a bone disease ('Pagets') in my spine, haven't turned a pedal in passion for 31 years. However, turn the clock back 55 years to 1958, when I became the proud owner of a newly hand built 'Jim Soens' frame, with Campagnolo, Mafac, Stronglight, etc, the best equipment money could buy then, after 2 years of am/pm paper rounds @ 10/- a week and a Saturday job at 17/6 for the day, all in old money of course. I think the whole thing cost about 25 quid at the time. Jim Soens, one of the best respected frame builders in the north west, was the uncle of Bill Soens, who is currently a contributor to another thread on this forum. Myself and my mates racked up about 250+ miles a week 'training' and most holidays were spent on YH tours of N.Wales, the Lakes and the Peak district. In 1959, my mate (who later became head honcho of NZ cycling) and I did a Liverpool to Lands End and back 'tour' in 10 days. Averaging about 85 miles a day wasn't bad, aged 16. We dabbled with a few evening '10s' and '25s' but the discovery of wimmin and beer curtailed our dreams of following our heroes over to France.

F.Fwd 54 years and after coaching (and funding) my son to several world triathlon championships representing GB, and keeping in touch with the best sport in the world (from an enforced distance) I decided to start a 'classic' rebuild project. I was completely unable to track down a suitable 'Jim Soens' frame, but 6 months ago I was lucky enough to acquire a beautiful 1947 'Hobbs of Barbican' Criterium model frame, in fantastic condition for its age. Since then I have slowly been acquiring as much period correct (ish) equipment for the rebuild. It's been a slow but engrossing process. The frame is now in the process of being resprayed and will hopefully be back for me to commence the rebuild late in January.

Apologies if this reads a bit like pretentious, self indulgent claptrap, but for those who are interested I will start posting a series of pics of the project so far as soon as I clear the forum induction 'process'.

Seasons greetings to everyone.

 

[Keith Oates]

I look forward to seeing the present and future photos, OldCanal. Also a big welcome to the forum, I hope you enjoy being here in the future!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[The Jogger]

Sounds like a great project look forward to seeing it and welcome young man.

 

[ScotiaLass]

Hi, Returned to cycling this year after 25 years

back!

 

[ScotiaLass]

Hello, All. I'm from the Chicagoland area in the U.S. Long time cyclist of 25 years, roadie mostly but also do MTB, Cross and night riding. Nice forum you have here.

Happy Holidays to everyone!

to you from Scotland

 

[welsh dragon]

Welcome to you all from powys. Have fun and enjoy the forum.