Hi all just like to say hello and give some points to others on what I've learnt since starting on a bike.
Been riding for about 6 weeks now and live in abingdon near oxford, after first few rides used to get terrible headaches after about ten mins into ride, so now drink at least 1.5l of water before going out and take it steady for first 10 mins and build into it.
Bike wise i borrowed a carrera vanquish of my mate to see if i would enjoy road riding which i do, so decided on a second hand bike (giant defy advance) which came with a very good spec and great nic that i picked up 2 days ago.
Today purchased some clip less shoes, the guy in the shop said have ago in the garden first as they take some getting used to. Glad i did as i fell over, but when your on the roads the feel you get is far better. I've been out this evening and what a difference they make i have a route into oxford and back its 25k and do it just under the hour.
thanks
Barry
Been riding for about 6 weeks now and live in abingdon near oxford, after first few rides used to get terrible headaches after about ten mins into ride, so now drink at least 1.5l of water before going out and take it steady for first 10 mins and build into it.
Bike wise i borrowed a carrera vanquish of my mate to see if i would enjoy road riding which i do, so decided on a second hand bike (giant defy advance) which came with a very good spec and great nic that i picked up 2 days ago.
Today purchased some clip less shoes, the guy in the shop said have ago in the garden first as they take some getting used to. Glad i did as i fell over, but when your on the roads the feel you get is far better. I've been out this evening and what a difference they make i have a route into oxford and back its 25k and do it just under the hour.
thanks
Barry
