Just saying Hello

MickTheMove

Hi
I am just posting to introduce myself and to thank all the regular contributors who i have been avidly reading for the last month for advice and information.

I am a very overweight ex rugby prop returning to riding a bike after 30 years and finally bit the bullet and took delivery 8 days ago.

My rides since then have left me knackered, half a stone lighter but with a fixed grin on my face!

Day 1 12 miles to get used to the bike and gears on flat industrial estate!
Day 2 04 miles as my rear was in an awful state! :? (rush to buy padded shorts and lots of)
Day 3 13.5 miles Flattish but the padding worked! :roll:
Day 6 07 mile dash (well for me it was a dash) nice quick work out though
Day 8 24 miles with a good bit of up and down, Took forever but it is a milestone

I have booked the Greater Manchester 26 and the London to Brighton Moonriders malarkey to give myself some targets, but what i would add is this cycling lark is rather addictive and has the potential to be very good for weight loss and general health unless you get run over! :shock:

Thanks Mick

agronomyman

Hello Mick your story is similar to mine except I was a full back. I am awaiting delivery of my new bike a Claud Butler Roubaix machine. I look forward to reading your experiences and I hope to learn from them. Happy cycling. Mark

Finlaz22

awesome! 24 miles is some milestone, should be very chuffed with your progress

MickTheMove

Cheers for the replies,

Have taken delivery of padded mitts this AM as numb hands was an unforseen problem,

I will have that much padding i will still look like the Michillin Man even if i loose the ballast!