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[Hop3y]

Hi,

I am new to this forum and cycling. On 4th January I decided to sell my car so we have one family car. I now cycle to work every day with my daughter in a child seat. It's 4 1/2 miles each way so I do 9 miles a day.

I have borrowed a friends bike to 'try it out' before I splash out, I must say it's addictive!

I am now waiting for my new bike to commute which should be ready in about a week.

I have ordered a specialized Ariel 2011 with disk brakes and the co-pilot child seat.

Here's to a healthy future! To be honest I was sick of being stuck in traffic every day

Welcome! Glad you've joined the light side!

 

[Shaun]

I am now waiting for my new bike to commute which should be ready in about a week.

I have ordered a specialized Ariel 2011 with disk brakes and the co-pilot child seat.

Nice one ... sounds like you're hooked already.

Welcome to CC - hope you have fun.

Cheers,
Shaun

 

[Drew76]

Hi all my names andy i'm new on here, Just to let you know i'm doing a cycle ride on the 13th & 14th of august this year from kiveton park a little village near sheffield to skegness then to cleethorpes an overnight stay then cycle back the next day,I'm doing it for help4heroes trying to raise as much as possible i have a account set up with www.bmycharity.co.uk search Andrew Beaman if anyone wishes to sponsor me i would be very gratefull if you could make a donation, i'm thinking on cycling down the A57 through lincoln to skegness has anyone cycled this route before & can anyone give me any advise on a route or any helpfull tips much appreciated .........Andy

 

[jowate]

Hi all - I'm John, just joined up. I live near Corwen in rural N. Wales, great cycling country - once I get my road bike to the end of the horribly muddy, pitted 2 1/2 mile lane from my house to a half decent proper road - usually, at least in winter, in the back of my car! Alternatively, I have to push / carry it 1/3 of a mile across fields, a narrow footbridge and a muddy footpath to reach tarmac! But it's worth it.

I've always had a bike, but I've only become a bit obsessive about (road) cycling in the last few years. I'm no spring chicken - I'm 61, but pretty fit and either run (3 - 7 miles ... lots of hills) or cycle (25 - 60 + miles ... ditto about hills) most days. I'm also a keen hill walker and climber - again, plenty of opportunity for this where I live. Have also in recent years hiked the Tour of Mt Blanc and the 'Everest Circuit' (Gokyo Ri, Cho La and Kala Patthar above Everest Base Camp). Hoping to do the Lhasa - Kathmandu cycle ride, or something fairly hardcore in the Himalayas in the not too distant future...

My favourite ride hereabouts is Bwlch-y-Groes (the highest tarmac road pass in Wales) and Lake Vrnrwy circuit from Bala. It's a most gorgeous route, but actually there are plenty of gorgeous routes around. I'm now 'in training' as I've got a place in the Dragon Ride in S. Wales in June, for the 200 km route. ... So, fortunate that the weather's now turned milder and I can get out there. Speaking of which ...

John

 

[Spuddle]

Hi guys, I'm Matt, new to the forum, from Northwich in sunny Cheshire, started cycling 4 years ago when my mrs got a bike to go to work on, and thought I'd join her and soon got bitten by the bug! She's gone now but the bike stayed!
Usually ride around Delamere and marbury park (And get chased by dogs every night!)
first bike was a GT Avalance, then a Saracen mantra 3, now an Orange crush with only the frame remaining original!
I also love road riding, because of the speed and also, no dogs! Did the Macclesfield bikeathon last year, and hope it's on again this year!

Happy trails!

 

[Supersonicscientist]

Hello all I hail from Edinburgh ,commute roughly about 70 miles a week on a single speed, have a tourer type as well which doesn't see much action these days not much else to say ...

 

[HJ]

Hallo Supersonicscientist and welcome you'll find there are a fair number from Edinburgh on here. Maybe you would like to join us on one of our social rides, keep an eye out for CC Ecosse threads in CC & Informal Rides and Events...

 

[Brommyboy]

Hullo. I am a new member of this board and look forward to getting to know other members. Being retired, I use my Brompton for cycle-camping tours. It makes life easier for trains, coaches and buses!

 

[gadji]

Hello there,

Okay, 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 - 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

 

[gadji]

Hello Everyone from Gadji in North Northumberland. Been away from cycling for a long time and things have changed dramatically. I don't find the sloping top tube pleasing, so that gives my age away! However got a second hand chinese hack to play on and feel like I've just discovered the joys/pains of cycling all over again. After looking at last weeks cycling magazine I could have cried when I saw the feature on Holdsworth Professional! I sold mine for coppers- same with the next bike- an Aendi. Looking forward to catching up and getting fitter.

 

[sully7669]

HELLO EVERYONE IM FROM LOWESTOFT SUFFOLK

 

[Norm]

Greetings to you both, welcome to CC.

 

[Bettso]

Hello,

my name is Tim, known as Betso.

My cycling cv is:

I try to communte to work most day on a single speed.

I also do a bit of muuntain biking.

 

[Shaun]

Hello,

my name is Tim, known as Betso.

My cycling cv is:

I try to communte to work most day on a single speed.

I also do a bit of muuntain biking.

Welcome to CC

 

[Ribble valley]

Hello there,

Okay, 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 - 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