| My first cycling trip in London: what I learnt 09:42 - Mar 23 with 2025 views | giant_stow |
- It's ok to be overtaken by grannies and young kids on bikes - they've probably been cycling longer.
- Traffic lights are for wimps
- Walthamstow to Islington is more or less downhill (6.5 miles in 50 mins), whereas Islington to Walthamstow is uphill (7 miles in 1hr 25mins)
- When cycling home uphill, its ok to be overtaken by fast walkers
- Large main roads are sometimes less scary than narrow little roads, as there's more room for arsehole drivers to pass.
- It's easier to check out pumpum when cycling - more time.
- There won;t be a near-death experience on every trip.
- After a long cycle-ride, be ready for your arse to feel utterly brutalised.
Edit: one more: Cycling is lots of fun!
[Post edited 23 Mar 2020 9:43]
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| My first cycling trip in London: what I learnt on 09:45 - Mar 23 with 1989 views | Steve_M |
"Walthamstow to Islington is more or less downhill (6.5 miles in 50 mins), whereas Islington to Walthamstow is uphill (7 miles in 1hr 25mins)"
Nothing gets passed you Norfolkers does it?
Keep up the cycling, it will only get better. |  |
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| My first cycling trip in London: what I learnt on 09:47 - Mar 23 with 1974 views | giant_stow |
| My first cycling trip in London: what I learnt on 09:45 - Mar 23 by Steve_M |
"Walthamstow to Islington is more or less downhill (6.5 miles in 50 mins), whereas Islington to Walthamstow is uphill (7 miles in 1hr 25mins)"
Nothing gets passed you Norfolkers does it?
Keep up the cycling, it will only get better. |
I'd never noticed before! When you're driving hills are immaterial innit.
Cheers mr. | |
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| My first cycling trip in London: what I learnt on 09:52 - Mar 23 with 1945 views | Andrew4445 |
Treat yourself to padded shorts - you can get some that look like normal boxers, they aren't as good as full bibshorts but your backside will thank you! |  | | |
| My first cycling trip in London: what I learnt on 09:56 - Mar 23 with 1928 views | NewcyBlue |
| My first cycling trip in London: what I learnt on 09:52 - Mar 23 by Andrew4445 |
Treat yourself to padded shorts - you can get some that look like normal boxers, they aren't as good as full bibshorts but your backside will thank you! |
What’s the difference between padded and bib shorts? |  |
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| My first cycling trip in London: what I learnt on 10:00 - Mar 23 with 1909 views | Guthrum |
| My first cycling trip in London: what I learnt on 09:56 - Mar 23 by NewcyBlue |
What’s the difference between padded and bib shorts? |
One stops stuff going down your front, the other stops things going up your back. |  |
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| My first cycling trip in London: what I learnt on 10:07 - Mar 23 with 1870 views | NewcyBlue |
| My first cycling trip in London: what I learnt on 10:00 - Mar 23 by Guthrum |
One stops stuff going down your front, the other stops things going up your back. |
I want stuff to make my arse hurt less! | |
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| My first cycling trip in London: what I learnt on 10:43 - Mar 23 with 1820 views | GlasgowBlue |
How is it half a mile longer going up hill? |  |
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| My first cycling trip in London: what I learnt on 10:53 - Mar 23 with 1793 views | Swansea_Blue |
| My first cycling trip in London: what I learnt on 10:43 - Mar 23 by GlasgowBlue |
How is it half a mile longer going up hill? |
Slower innit! |  |
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| My first cycling trip in London: what I learnt on 10:56 - Mar 23 with 1784 views | giant_stow |
| My first cycling trip in London: what I learnt on 10:43 - Mar 23 by GlasgowBlue |
How is it half a mile longer going up hill? |
I realised the hill issue on the way, so tried another way back which I hoped would dodge a big hill. Not really worth it tbh. Turns out the hill is what Walthamstow sits on. | |
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| My first cycling trip in London: what I learnt on 10:56 - Mar 23 with 1782 views | giant_stow |
| My first cycling trip in London: what I learnt on 09:52 - Mar 23 by Andrew4445 |
Treat yourself to padded shorts - you can get some that look like normal boxers, they aren't as good as full bibshorts but your backside will thank you! |
ta mr - sounds like a wise purchase! ouch. | |
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| My first cycling trip in London: what I learnt on 11:02 - Mar 23 with 1770 views | SWGF |
| My first cycling trip in London: what I learnt on 10:56 - Mar 23 by giant_stow |
ta mr - sounds like a wise purchase! ouch. |
I've got them AND a padded seat (which slips over the existing one). Get both for extra cushioning! |  |
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| My first cycling trip in London: what I learnt on 11:08 - Mar 23 with 1754 views | Swansea_Blue |
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| My first cycling trip in London: what I learnt on 11:08 - Mar 23 with 1749 views | factual_blue |
| My first cycling trip in London: what I learnt on 10:07 - Mar 23 by NewcyBlue |
I want stuff to make my arse hurt less! |
Are you talking cycling or penetration here? |  |
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| My first cycling trip in London: what I learnt on 11:12 - Mar 23 with 1736 views | NewcyBlue |
| My first cycling trip in London: what I learnt on 11:08 - Mar 23 by factual_blue |
Are you talking cycling or penetration here? |
Depends who’s asking | |
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| My first cycling trip in London: what I learnt on 11:12 - Mar 23 with 1735 views | GeoffSentence |
In my experience the brutilisation of the rear end becomes a thing of the past as you cycle more. Your glutes will get attuned to it. |  |
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| My first cycling trip in London: what I learnt on 11:14 - Mar 23 with 1736 views | factual_blue |
| My first cycling trip in London: what I learnt on 11:12 - Mar 23 by NewcyBlue |
Depends who’s asking |
Roger the cabin boy? | |
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| My first cycling trip in London: what I learnt on 11:20 - Mar 23 with 1713 views | Ewan_Oozami |
Well done!!
The trick now is to keep going - make sure you have enough spare cycling clothes so you can't use the "needs washing" excuse not to go out! :-) |  |
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| My first cycling trip in London: what I learnt on 11:34 - Mar 23 with 1698 views | Pinewoodblue |
Welcome to the world of Betty Swollocks. |  |
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| My first cycling trip in London: what I learnt on 11:59 - Mar 23 with 1671 views | bluelagos |
Good man, defo gets easier.
Regarding staying safe, it is really important to be seen. So get a hi viz jacket and also look at those flashing lights. I noticed a cyclist coming towards me (hidden by shadows) way earlier than otherwise and the next day I bought one for the helmet.
As for the lanes, I am a bit assertive, car coming my way I move into midlle and force his to slow down, before pulling over. Can p*ss people off, but far better to have them pass at a safe speed imho. Alternartive is you risk a broken elbow if they fly past and catch you. Takes some balls mind :-)
And defo get out again within 48 hours if you can. It gets easier. |  |
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| My first cycling trip in London: what I learnt on 12:16 - Mar 23 with 1654 views | giant_stow |
| My first cycling trip in London: what I learnt on 11:59 - Mar 23 by bluelagos |
Good man, defo gets easier.
Regarding staying safe, it is really important to be seen. So get a hi viz jacket and also look at those flashing lights. I noticed a cyclist coming towards me (hidden by shadows) way earlier than otherwise and the next day I bought one for the helmet.
As for the lanes, I am a bit assertive, car coming my way I move into midlle and force his to slow down, before pulling over. Can p*ss people off, but far better to have them pass at a safe speed imho. Alternartive is you risk a broken elbow if they fly past and catch you. Takes some balls mind :-)
And defo get out again within 48 hours if you can. It gets easier. |
Cheers to You and others for the encouragement and advice. In these strange times and as a non-car owner, it's nice to have some wheels, so I will definately carry on! | |
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| My first cycling trip in London: what I learnt on 14:03 - Mar 23 with 1576 views | NewcyBlue |
I’ve been wearing running shorts... | |
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| My first cycling trip in London: what I learnt on 14:07 - Mar 23 with 1566 views | Andrew4445 |
| My first cycling trip in London: what I learnt on 14:03 - Mar 23 by NewcyBlue |
I’ve been wearing running shorts... |
That will work but won't provide relief by the way of padding. Cycling shorts are basically bunning shorts but with a big pad (chamois) between your legs and under your butt. | | | |
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