amb67
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Post by amb67 on Aug 15, 2015 14:37:35 GMT
Hi all,
48 years old and trying to get my fitness back up to par through biking. Always been a keen cyclist and always had a bike since I was 3 years old. Been having some health issues over the last two years and as such had to stop the fitness activities, on the mend now so trying to shed the pounds added through inactivity.
The bike, well at the moment I have a Carerra Vortice, it's done a fair few miles but it all still works as it should. If I survive the initial shock of getting back on the bike, I may look to spend a few quid and get a nice bike.
Hopefully I can learn a lot from the more experienced, although I'm sure the basics are still the same they were a few years back.
Thanks
Alan
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Post by Jan on Aug 15, 2015 14:58:14 GMT
Hello and welcome to the forum Alan. Where abouts do you ride? I'm in the midlands.
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Post by marsbarman on Aug 15, 2015 15:57:53 GMT
Welcome dude! Let's us know where you're from, there's usually a few forum rides happening every now and then you might be able to join in on.
Get yourself sorted on your bike until you know you need a new one then get something nice and shine. Nothing beats that new bike feeling!
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amb67
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Post by amb67 on Aug 15, 2015 17:46:25 GMT
Thanks for the welcomes, I'm located in Kent, in a small village called Marden and am planning a trip out to Begdebury tomorrow.... been told they have some great cycle routes. Not too sure I will last the full 14 KM but I'll give it my best.
Been drooling over those Boardman FS650 bikes, wow they are some bit of kit..... probably wasted on me but we all have to have dreams.
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Post by beansontoast on Aug 15, 2015 18:12:53 GMT
Welcome to the forum.. Boardman make some brilliant bikes, go for it!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 15, 2015 18:33:37 GMT
Welcome to the forum dude
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Post by 5tewst on Aug 15, 2015 23:10:23 GMT
Welcome to the forum..... My mate has a boardman and loves it
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Post by hodgy on Aug 16, 2015 5:20:54 GMT
Welcome Alan
We are at the opposite ends of the country ..hope you enjoy your comeback and you get the "bug " again ..if you are ever up this way give us a shout ..( Northumberland )
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Post by roundie1981 on Aug 16, 2015 13:11:31 GMT
Ey up from sunny Yorkshire
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Post by Jimbo on Aug 16, 2015 15:07:45 GMT
Welcome to the forum. Feel free to ask any questions re new bikes etc.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 16, 2015 16:13:42 GMT
Welcome Alan, you'll find plenty of help and encouragement on this forum, hope it helps you get it all together. I've only been riding just over 2 years and got the bug via a pretty knackered old rigid Giant that I pulled out from a nest of cobwebs in my pals garage. Did me for 6 months. Two years later I have 2 more bikes and now need a new shed or bigger kitchen.
Oh, I'm another northerner, sorry, don't know Kent riding at all.
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amb67
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Post by amb67 on Aug 18, 2015 18:29:58 GMT
Oops, forgot to mention....
I live in Kent but I'm actually a northerner too.... originally from Burtonwood Cheshire but lived in St Helens for 18 years.
Joined the ARMY, travelled the world and settled in Kent.... it's sunny and has some great lanes/woods to cycle and walk around.
Thanks all for the welcomes, seems like a nice place here.
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Post by notsarkyadam on Aug 20, 2015 5:28:14 GMT
Welcome! enjoy the group  |
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Post by cbm on Aug 21, 2015 22:11:15 GMT
Welcome child From another Northumberlander from a group where 40ish means you are just out of Pampers but not so old as some of us who with old mans problems will soon be going back into them Enjoy and use the forum!
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