hello to one and all

tobermory

Having read a thread by Soupstone i can only say that after many years i to returned to the saddle.I started with a old knock about bike to see if i would like it again,and i find myself like a kid again.I also used cycling to try and lose weight along with walking and have lost 5 stone which gives me more impetus to ride more.
I started doing 2-3 mile rides and have built up slowly,and still take it at my pace,and slowly increase the distance the last thing i want is to tear a muscle in a leg,i know i wont be thundering along but that's fine i just enjoy it.

cornerblock

Hello and welcome. Losing 5 stone is fantastic, well done (assuming you were not 10 stone to start with! ) You are doing the right thing taking it at a pace that you feel comfortable with, you soon find you are going further and quicker anyway.

rc856

Welcome along.
Congrats on the weight loss.

MattC59

Welcome aboard, and check out the "Be Warned" thread to see what you're in for
http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=12692260

tobermory

thanks it is hard to lose weight but the benefits are amazing more energy not getting out of breath and dont look quite as hideous as i once did .There are downsides all your clothes hang off you people keep asking have i been ill so it costs to buy new clothes and after reading be warned i have to say its to late i am in to deep who said cycling was a cheap form of transport its more then running a car