another newbie
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another newbie
hi just join the site not sure where to start really this site is so big .
well i my name is jack barns i live in the bradford area and i am thinking of doing a charity event on a bike ..i must be mad .havnt ridden a bike for years and have motor bikes and quad bikes now adays but i have done charity events on them and they where easy so i am looking for some thing a bit harder ..
not sure what yet .. maybe john a groats to lands end but i am sure many people have done this ..do you have any advice on what bike i should ride and what sort of training i will need to do ..from not riding a bike to doing a big trip ...sorry for ranting on please help
well i my name is jack barns i live in the bradford area and i am thinking of doing a charity event on a bike ..i must be mad .havnt ridden a bike for years and have motor bikes and quad bikes now adays but i have done charity events on them and they where easy so i am looking for some thing a bit harder ..
not sure what yet .. maybe john a groats to lands end but i am sure many people have done this ..do you have any advice on what bike i should ride and what sort of training i will need to do ..from not riding a bike to doing a big trip ...sorry for ranting on please help
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Welcome !! Not a rant at all. The forum(s) have different sections .. forums. It help to organize & archive threads /posts. Many posts arrise at any time. Other not so fresh ones stay in the corresponding forums, they pop -up too.
You'll find your local , regional forum which pertains to a charity event. these events are always discussed, before and after.
You'll find your local , regional forum which pertains to a charity event. these events are always discussed, before and after.
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Joined: Jan 2001
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From: Not far from the Withlacoochee Trail. 🚴🏻
Bikes: 2018 Lynskey Helix Pro
Where? Oh, across the Pond near Leeds.
Two weeks? How did you get this far into the 21st century without a computer?
What bike do you have?
For the charity ride, just start out slow until you build up your stamina and cycling muscles.
Keep us posted about your progress.
Two weeks? How did you get this far into the 21st century without a computer?

What bike do you have?
For the charity ride, just start out slow until you build up your stamina and cycling muscles.
Keep us posted about your progress.
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The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. - Psalm 103:8
I am a cyclist. I am not the fastest or the fittest. But I will get to where I'm going with a smile on my face.
The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. - Psalm 103:8
I am a cyclist. I am not the fastest or the fittest. But I will get to where I'm going with a smile on my face.




