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Spinney
Bimbleur extraordinaire
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- Back up north
The idea is that you contribute to the forum by discussing cycling, before being allowed to send private messages/use Classifieds etc, not just make umpteen posts with part sentences just to get your post count up!
morganswift
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- Cardiff
Hello all,
I moved to Cardiff from London a few months ago and have been really excited to find all the trails around and about to ride on. I had a single speed town bike (Globe Roll 2) which I've modified to make it a bit more useful on tracks and up hills. The single gear is certainly getting me fit! But I'm also looking to get a some a bit more rugged for further afield.
Happy to join the forums!
Alex
I moved to Cardiff from London a few months ago and have been really excited to find all the trails around and about to ride on. I had a single speed town bike (Globe Roll 2) which I've modified to make it a bit more useful on tracks and up hills. The single gear is certainly getting me fit! But I'm also looking to get a some a bit more rugged for further afield.
Happy to join the forums!
Alex
bigmig
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Hello all. I am new here. Just started getting back into cycling properly, mainly as a way to lose some weight. Dusted my old MTB down at the start of the year to get my legs back. Decided I wanted to make a decent go of it so I went out and got myself a new bike. As I am carrying a bit of extra timber, to the tune of 20 stone I was worried that a road bike would get destroyed so I got myself a cyclocross (merida 4) at the start of June. So far I have lost a stone down to 20 from 21. That was when I decided to get a decent bike and go for it properly. So far this month I have done over 220km and I am loving it
you can see my progress here http://www.strava.com/athletes/3242383
My goal is to get to a 50mile ride by end of July and to try and work on my average speed currently languishing in the 14-15mph region.
you can see my progress here http://www.strava.com/athletes/3242383
My goal is to get to a 50mile ride by end of July and to try and work on my average speed currently languishing in the 14-15mph region.
Supersedona
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Hi from PA 
felicidade
New Member
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- Penzance
Hello,
I recently discovered that cycling is my passion :-) At the moment I am getting ready for my first big trip (Land's End to John O'Groats). I am looking for people who would like to join me. My plan is to do it in 20 days max. :-)
Birgit
I recently discovered that cycling is my passion :-) At the moment I am getting ready for my first big trip (Land's End to John O'Groats). I am looking for people who would like to join me. My plan is to do it in 20 days max. :-)
Birgit
daguerrotype
New Member
Hi everyone
I have been riding for years - used to race - mostly TT and some road - now just for pleasure as I am semi-retired. Just put some new wheels on my old Specialized Sequoia road bike. Used to ride fixed around town for commuting etc - before it got popular - I learnt to ride fixed on the old Herne Hill track.
I went and bought a new Shimano cassette for my new wheels - however it is not the right ratios - so would be interested to sell or swap a 12-30 10-speed Shimano Tiagra 4600 for a 9-speed 12-25 similar one.
I have been riding for years - used to race - mostly TT and some road - now just for pleasure as I am semi-retired. Just put some new wheels on my old Specialized Sequoia road bike. Used to ride fixed around town for commuting etc - before it got popular - I learnt to ride fixed on the old Herne Hill track.
I went and bought a new Shimano cassette for my new wheels - however it is not the right ratios - so would be interested to sell or swap a 12-30 10-speed Shimano Tiagra 4600 for a 9-speed 12-25 similar one.
- Location
- Manchester
Hi Feen, are you doing the Great Manchester Cycle again? What was your time last year? I'm doing the 26 again and hoping to beat 1.35.
Miss cannon
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Hi, I'm new too!! Just bought my first ever mountain bike. A ladies canondale. Excited to get out and about and enjoy our local countryside!! Any tips would be welcomed!!Hello,
So you've signed-up, got your user account, now all you need to do is get posting .... ah, um, er, What do I say?
Well, it's dead easy - just say Hello and tell us a little bit about yourself and whereabouts you're from (so we can invite you along to rides!!)
Believe me, once you get that first post under your belt you'll be off!
My name's Shaun by the way, and I own and operate CycleChat.
If you need any help or advice on using the forums, or want to ask a question but don't want to do it publicly - just send me a PM (private message).
Hope you enjoy, and welcome to CycleChat
Cheers,
Shaun
Miss cannon
New Member
Hi, I'm new!! Just bought a cannondale yesterday. I hit 40 and decided I needed to get fit!! Hope to lose a few pounds too! Did my second ride today 8.2 miles with a drink stop for 5mins. I have padded shorts but my bum is very tender!! Any tips?!! I hope to get the cycle bug!!
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- Manchester
HI,Well done, go for rides little and often, gradually increasing the distance and your sit bones will soon toughen up. Some people like padded clothing and saddles but you have to find what is comfortable for your shape. I like a gel saddle but wearing padded shorts feels like I'm wearing a nappy! Lol!
Good luck
felicidade
New Member
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- Penzance
Hi,
I have a question: I am here because I want to find people to do the LeJog tour with and I don't know where I can write a post. Could you help me please I just cannot find it...
Thanks
- Location
- Manchester
P.S. I read in another post and it makes sense, that as your legs get stronger they support more of weight so less pressure on your bum!
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