Newb in Wakefield

scottwomersley

Hi everyone.
Ive been having a look at the forum on and off for ages and decided to join today.
I used to do a hell of a lot of mountain biking when I was in my teens (big 30 now) As usual work, women & beer takes over. Ive got my old GT Zaskar out, still looks damn sexy. I want a new bike but the retro GT will do me fine for now.

Obviously I don't know anyone on here so i'm just putting myself out there, I do need cycling buddies, not the fittest in the world at the moment but we have to start somewhere. I really want to go on some of the rides ive seen large groups do in the pitch black at night. Looks really good.

I live in Wakie, from Leeds originally, 30 years old and desperatly want to get back out there. Have a good laugh. This sounds like a dating column! I don't swing that way!

Ive put a couple of pics below.

Cheers!

sloppycowpat

hi ans welcome


nice! i like the colour might want a shorter stem tho that looks very long is it a 120mm

scottwomersley

Hi,

I'm 6ft and even after shortening the stem and changing the bars it still feels slightly too long. I'm currently getting used to Crank Brothers pedals. Fallen off twice so far.

matt@theforce

I used to live in Durkar and have spent many hours cycling out towards NewMiller Dam and joining the trails there, plenty of riding around there.

I used to ride alone but always saw people out while cycling

Matthew

UncleMonty

Hi there, i'm in Wakefield too (Thornes)

I see large groups riding about sometimes too, there's a local club called Badbrainsmtb who do evening rides twice a week, I don't know any of them, just stumbled on their website a while back and keep meaning to tag along, I have kids though, and a job with long hours so I don't get as much riding time as i'd like, I'd give them a try.