Hi
a very inexperienced cyclist looking for some advice.
I am early forties and overwieght ex-smoker so I decided to do something about it and 12 months ago I packed in the fags and got a bike to do my commute. I got a urban bike (Merida Speeder T1) with a sprung seat because I had some disc problems with my back and wanted an upright and comfortable riding position. I am thinking of stepping up my exercise and fancy joining a local club. I would like to loose some weight, which despite the cycling has increased since I packed in smoking. My commute is around 9 miles each way which I do 3 / 4 times a week. A couple of things I am worried about, firstly how step up to club tours of this legnth from my daily commute? Secondly whether I need to change my equipment and if so what should I be looking for? Do I need a road bike with drop handles. Appreciate any advice.
a very inexperienced cyclist looking for some advice.
I am early forties and overwieght ex-smoker so I decided to do something about it and 12 months ago I packed in the fags and got a bike to do my commute. I got a urban bike (Merida Speeder T1) with a sprung seat because I had some disc problems with my back and wanted an upright and comfortable riding position. I am thinking of stepping up my exercise and fancy joining a local club. I would like to loose some weight, which despite the cycling has increased since I packed in smoking. My commute is around 9 miles each way which I do 3 / 4 times a week. A couple of things I am worried about, firstly how step up to club tours of this legnth from my daily commute? Secondly whether I need to change my equipment and if so what should I be looking for? Do I need a road bike with drop handles. Appreciate any advice.