Introduction

tudj

Hi all

Just thought I'd introduce myself, I guessed this was the best place.

I've recently bought myself a bike to keep myself fit whilst recovering from an injury which is keeping me from playing my preferred sports (hockey & football). After much research, umming and erring over which bike to buy I got myself a Giant Talon 1 2011 with quite a hefty discount.

I've only been on 2 proper rides so far (9 miles and 11.6 miles) but thoroughly enjoyed them both and think I've been bitten by 'the bug' I can't wait to get out again! The route I've found is really good to start riding on with a good mix of downhill tracks into the river valley and then gradually uphill along the local canal for a few miles and all the way back again. I'm looking to discover as many places to ride as possible, if anyone in the Stockport/Greater Manchester area wants to show a newbie the ropes then it would be much appreciated!

A pic of my new favourite toy:



A pic of how muddy I managed to get myself and the bike last night!

supersonic

Looking good! We have a Routes and Rides forum section, always worth a look.

tudj

Thanks, I've already had a quick look there. I also contacted a local riding club, hopefully I hear back soon so I can get out there and do some rides with them

cooldad

But please only post pics of body parts in crudcatcher so you can be laughed at and generally abused.
Think of the children.