Stonechat
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I got some Tenn ones very tight - can get a size or two sizes larger
Show us your.......newbie progress! [4 Sep 2012 - 4 Oct 2014]
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PhilDawson8270
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Wonder if the Mrs would complain if I put it back in the kitchen for use afterwards?
Mo1959
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Might give the turkey a whole new aroma!
PhilDawson8270
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hmmm, cheesy turkey lol
Nigelnaturist
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True and watch for them being advertised as both M.T.B. and road, the ones I got, said Road on the tag, though they do fit in a fashion.
Supersuperleeds
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Freezer bags as well will work
Nigelnaturist
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This is part of the reason I took time off in Nov, the room on the left is the same as the one through the door on the right.
And from the other side.
And from the other side.
Exile
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I'm massively disappointed I took the word of the Met Office over what I could find out by sticking my head out the window and looking up. Was thinking about riding to one of the many town centres that make up Greater Manchester rather than Manchester city centre itself to avoid the abundance of Christmas shoppers there, but the Met Office told me that even if it was only light rain now, I'd have biblical downpours and horrible winds by the time I was heading home.
At the same time, by sticking my head outside I could tell them we didn't even have light rain. In fact, I was almost convinced the sun was obscured more by thick mist than doom clouds and we'd have a lovely morning, but I managed to talk myself out of riding ("If you didn't want to get blown under a truck last weekend, do you really want to risk it alongside the trams, hmm?") so made my way there by other means. Granted, my lovely morning never quite came to pass, but the wind and rain have only arrived in the last hour or two, so now I'm feeling rather gutted I missed out on the chance of a rather fun 10-15 mile jolly
That's a bit of a ride on a 100cc bike. It's a bit of a ride on anything, to be fair. Had a friend move up this neck of the woods from that part of the world about a year ago and he didn't enjoy the length of the drive up much, and that was in a comfy van.
Good to hear you're enjoying it! I got in to cycling this summer as "something to do", and am only now realising how much money it's actually saving me whenever I go somewhere I'd previously have used the bus or train. Having a rack and bags has also saved me loads on taxi's back from the shops, which means there's a few quid kicking about for a few bevvies or a bottle of wine every few trips. Or there would be if I didn't want this or that for the bike...
And as Nigel has said, don't write off cheap bikes too quickly. A friend of mine told me I'd not find a good bike for less than £400. I showed him the specs on my new bike and he couldn't work out how they offered so much for less than £300. If it's a solid frame, everything else can (and over time, will) be replaced or upgraded.
At the same time, by sticking my head outside I could tell them we didn't even have light rain. In fact, I was almost convinced the sun was obscured more by thick mist than doom clouds and we'd have a lovely morning, but I managed to talk myself out of riding ("If you didn't want to get blown under a truck last weekend, do you really want to risk it alongside the trams, hmm?") so made my way there by other means. Granted, my lovely morning never quite came to pass, but the wind and rain have only arrived in the last hour or two, so now I'm feeling rather gutted I missed out on the chance of a rather fun 10-15 mile jolly
That's a bit of a ride on a 100cc bike. It's a bit of a ride on anything, to be fair. Had a friend move up this neck of the woods from that part of the world about a year ago and he didn't enjoy the length of the drive up much, and that was in a comfy van.
Good to hear you're enjoying it! I got in to cycling this summer as "something to do", and am only now realising how much money it's actually saving me whenever I go somewhere I'd previously have used the bus or train. Having a rack and bags has also saved me loads on taxi's back from the shops, which means there's a few quid kicking about for a few bevvies or a bottle of wine every few trips. Or there would be if I didn't want this or that for the bike...
And as Nigel has said, don't write off cheap bikes too quickly. A friend of mine told me I'd not find a good bike for less than £400. I showed him the specs on my new bike and he couldn't work out how they offered so much for less than £300. If it's a solid frame, everything else can (and over time, will) be replaced or upgraded.
Nigelnaturist
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@excile well you lot are born with web feet, so shouldn't be a problem 
I got out early for 25 miles then nipped to the supermarket, the wind was picking up quite considerable by then.
I drove for a living most of my life (till I lost my licence due to drink, which was quite right, this is not why I took up cycling though), so distance is/was never a problem, I used to live on Skye and an 8 drive back to Yorkshire I could and would do without a break (8hrs), I wont go into how into tired you can get driving for a living, but it can be dangerous, which why as cyclists we need to be observant, and I suppose it has given me an insight to how other road users drive/ride always use space to keep yourself safe be seen and if in doubt hold back.
Cost of bikes, I just had to spend xmas money on a new rear mech. A lot of people think that riding a bike especially a road is about speed but it reality it isn't, like riding any bike it's about getting a little fitter, if you then take it beyond that that is up to you as to much you are willing to spend, I can just about afford the bike I have, which was bought for me by a cousin to ride to London in 2008 for the WNBR, the ride there and back is a story in itself, as I only got the bike the day I set off, and knew nothing about modern bikes.
I got out early for 25 miles then nipped to the supermarket, the wind was picking up quite considerable by then.I drove for a living most of my life (till I lost my licence due to drink, which was quite right, this is not why I took up cycling though), so distance is/was never a problem, I used to live on Skye and an 8 drive back to Yorkshire I could and would do without a break (8hrs), I wont go into how into tired you can get driving for a living, but it can be dangerous, which why as cyclists we need to be observant, and I suppose it has given me an insight to how other road users drive/ride always use space to keep yourself safe be seen and if in doubt hold back.
Cost of bikes, I just had to spend xmas money on a new rear mech. A lot of people think that riding a bike especially a road is about speed but it reality it isn't, like riding any bike it's about getting a little fitter, if you then take it beyond that that is up to you as to much you are willing to spend, I can just about afford the bike I have, which was bought for me by a cousin to ride to London in 2008 for the WNBR, the ride there and back is a story in itself, as I only got the bike the day I set off, and knew nothing about modern bikes.
Stonechat
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Will not be on the forum for a few days as Dad sadly passed away today
stevey
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Mo1959
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Oh no. So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
Nigelnaturist
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Goonerobes
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Very sorry to hear that @Stonechat, my thoughts are with you & your family at this difficult time.
Supersuperleeds
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Just to echo the others, thoughts are with you.
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