Happy birthday to meee
Hey Jax
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its been 1 year since i started commuting, and what a great year.
ive gone from cycling 1 day/week at first, and now easily manage 3 days week.
ive lost a stone in weight, and am now slim and trim (but my thighs are thicker!).
I ditched the hybrid in March and absolutely love my roadie, and hence -have learned how to change a punctured tyre.
I was a bit of a fair weather cyclist at first, nervous about cycling in wet conditions, but have survived the British winter (and summer) and cycled in all but extreme ice conditions
I used to be a gutter-bunny, but now confidently take prime postion as and when needed.
i have realised how competitive I am, and love to race/overtake and scalp other cyclists.
I get excited when i see other cyclists, when on holiday/out shopping/not cycling..just to see their bike, gear, and form.
I have discovered the wonders of baby wipes and porridge.
I have had to provide one new whole drawer, just for my gear, as with each change of season i realised i NEEDED different clothes.
I must have saved money in not paying tram and bus fares, and my eco footprint is surely reduced!
Im so glad i tried it...thanks to my BF for getting me into it!
cycling rocks!
ive gone from cycling 1 day/week at first, and now easily manage 3 days week.
ive lost a stone in weight, and am now slim and trim (but my thighs are thicker!).
I ditched the hybrid in March and absolutely love my roadie, and hence -have learned how to change a punctured tyre.
I was a bit of a fair weather cyclist at first, nervous about cycling in wet conditions, but have survived the British winter (and summer) and cycled in all but extreme ice conditions
I used to be a gutter-bunny, but now confidently take prime postion as and when needed.
i have realised how competitive I am, and love to race/overtake and scalp other cyclists.
I get excited when i see other cyclists, when on holiday/out shopping/not cycling..just to see their bike, gear, and form.
I have discovered the wonders of baby wipes and porridge.
I have had to provide one new whole drawer, just for my gear, as with each change of season i realised i NEEDED different clothes.
I must have saved money in not paying tram and bus fares, and my eco footprint is surely reduced!
Im so glad i tried it...thanks to my BF for getting me into it!
cycling rocks!
FCN 8 in winter
my very first bike..ever..
http://www.decathlon.co.uk/EN/b-twin-5-34963455/
my new gorgeous-one
http://www.pearsoncycles.co.uk/product/ ... DOLCE_2009 I
my very first bike..ever..
http://www.decathlon.co.uk/EN/b-twin-5-34963455/
my new gorgeous-one
http://www.pearsoncycles.co.uk/product/ ... DOLCE_2009 I
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Congratulations here's to many more happy commuting years!!
BTW - That sounds like an awesome bf you've got26km each way commute on a Decathlon Comp 1 2006 Road Bike
2009 Communting Totals - Car 112 miles Bike 2,765 miles0 -
mattybain wrote:Congratulations here's to many more happy commuting years!!
BTW - That sounds like an awesome bf you've got
he is.... and he doesn't mind my thick thighs!!FCN 8 in winter
my very first bike..ever..
http://www.decathlon.co.uk/EN/b-twin-5-34963455/
my new gorgeous-one
http://www.pearsoncycles.co.uk/product/ ... DOLCE_2009 I0 -
Well done Jax0
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I have discovered the wonders of baby wipes and porridge.
Touche! Nappy / dog litter sacks have also proved invaluable for keeping phone, wallet etc. dry in the back pocket!0 -
Yay to the slimness and muscles! Boo to the existence of boyfriend
Congrats - doesn't it feel great There are few win/win situations in life but cycling's got to be right up there0 -
biondino wrote:Yay to the slimness and muscles! Boo to the existence of boyfriend
Congrats - doesn't it feel great There are few win/win situations in life but cycling's got to be right up there
it really does... and other work colleagues are in awe of that fact that i cycle in..they have so many excuses as to why they couldn't possibly do it, then they moan about being unfit/fat/no time for excercise. its often quicker to cycle in, and once your home, the deed is doneFCN 8 in winter
my very first bike..ever..
http://www.decathlon.co.uk/EN/b-twin-5-34963455/
my new gorgeous-one
http://www.pearsoncycles.co.uk/product/ ... DOLCE_2009 I0