Louis Posted January 8, 2007 Report Share Posted January 8, 2007 Im thinking about cycling to get myself fit - don't know anyone else who does it. If you do, do you have any advice as to how to get started etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Posted January 8, 2007 Report Share Posted January 8, 2007 Get a bike. ATB Mac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted January 8, 2007 Report Share Posted January 8, 2007 You could ride to away games & promote TT - like that bloke from is it Plymouth? My knees shudder @ the thought of cycling, but will deffo get you fit . Cycling & swimming always killed me & got in to shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Posted January 8, 2007 Report Share Posted January 8, 2007 Skip the bike and just run, better for you and it costs less. ATB Mac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted January 8, 2007 Report Share Posted January 8, 2007 Funkin trainers cost the price of a bike. I no just bought kids some newbies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Posted January 8, 2007 Report Share Posted January 8, 2007 Asda - £1.99, no cushioning, but f*ck em they're only kids. Skin grows back. ATB Mac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted January 8, 2007 Report Share Posted January 8, 2007 A chip of me arl fellas block Mac...LOL ( bowl haircut's - Asprin 4 broken bones etc - 3/4 length hand me down trousers [whats wrong they look fine son]) This must stop, back to cycling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Posted January 8, 2007 Report Share Posted January 8, 2007 Louis, I went to Halfords to get my bike. £150.00 and it has all kinds of Gucci suspension on it more than enough for my needs. Sometimes the knee's aren't up to a run so I make do with a bike ride, MP3 on, blasting Englebert Humpadink, can't beat it. ATB Mac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted January 8, 2007 Report Share Posted January 8, 2007 If you go on freeview channel 23 and 24 (Drop down tv) you can get Bikes Half price, and trainers for next to nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L_Blue Posted January 8, 2007 Report Share Posted January 8, 2007 I cycle to uni every day advice ummm.... avoid the cars, don't fall off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted January 8, 2007 Report Share Posted January 8, 2007 I've got a bike. It seemed like a good idea at the time . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Posted January 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2007 I'll have a look at that channel Licker I did a google and found that some people have had a bike for a pound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted January 9, 2007 Report Share Posted January 9, 2007 A £200 bike 24 gears, suspension, and all the trimmings went for 69 pounds the other day, but its just not bikes its everything. MP3s, music centres DVD recorders. Designer Gear, trainers, jackets. They are not one off items they sell in bulk. All you have to do is ring an 0870 number on the screen and they deliver, usually within 7 days. And its all new stuff not second hand. ...............Well worth looking at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Posted January 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2007 Are you sure you don't work for them? You're like me. You see something you think is good and tell everyone about it, people often reckon I'm on commission . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted January 9, 2007 Report Share Posted January 9, 2007 i used to ride about 5 years ago, st helens to widnes everyday for college. then i passed my drivin test and binned it off! i did do a couple of cross country races at leisure lakes, didnt do very well though! will get you fit though mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fcssl Posted January 9, 2007 Report Share Posted January 9, 2007 Nah, cycling is much better for you than running. Running plays havoc with peoples ankles, knees and hips. Cycling is far more enjoyable and less stressful on you! I used to cycle a good amount, however unfortunately with the wee one on the way as well as work commitments, I have let it slip recently. I have a very much loved and well looked after Trek Y3, which cost a bomb when I bought it (I think it was £950 there or there abouts) many years ago. It was worth every penny though...and when I have finished with it, I could hang it on a wall as a piece of art. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Posted January 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2007 I'll give you £50 for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted January 9, 2007 Report Share Posted January 9, 2007 Its funny I was thinking of buying a bike, just to get back and to the work and maybe to get my fitness back (had a match sunday, I'm still recovereing ) I havnt got freeview (part of the sky cult ) Any websites or sites on sky to look at? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted January 9, 2007 Report Share Posted January 9, 2007 Yes they are also on Sky, but i can't tell you the Channel Numbers, Look for "Bid TV" & "Drop down TV". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted January 9, 2007 Report Share Posted January 9, 2007 Ah right, thanks i'll have a look, if not it will have to be £100 plus job from JJB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted January 9, 2007 Report Share Posted January 9, 2007 Christ no, dont do that. Look for those channels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Posted January 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2007 http://www.price-drop.tv Keep an eye on it... Im waiting for the bikes to come on You've just missed out on a set of Anthony Worral Thompson knives RRP £80 going for £11.49 and 8.99 p&p. I bet you're gutted. Bill.. if you use the website.. You dont have to pay the £1.50 phone calls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted January 9, 2007 Report Share Posted January 9, 2007 Is there a certain time it comes on? The bikes I mean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Posted January 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2007 As and when. I will let you know if i see them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted January 9, 2007 Report Share Posted January 9, 2007 Good man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Posted January 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2007 On a seperate note... I bought my mum one from Parkers of Bolton on ebay.. it was a bargain.. www.parkersofbolton.co.uk I've got my eye on a hybrid bike (cross between mountain bike and road bike). www.sterlinghouse.co.uk has some for forty quid.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted January 9, 2007 Report Share Posted January 9, 2007 Quick Q, It's now legislated over here that HELMETS on pedal bike's must be worn. On the spot ticket or fine if a Bacon Boat floats past & nab's cyclists riding without one. Has the Uk siimilar these days - I cant recall it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fcssl Posted January 9, 2007 Report Share Posted January 9, 2007 I'll give you £50 for it. lmao...not a chance! There are however, some very very good low price bikes available now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted January 9, 2007 Report Share Posted January 9, 2007 On a seperate note... I bought my mum one from Parkers of Bolton on ebay.. it was a bargain.. www.parkersofbolton.co.uk I've got my eye on a hybrid bike (cross between mountain bike and road bike). www.sterlinghouse.co.uk has some for forty quid.. Thanks for that link Louis, I might get one of them on payday, they look as if they would get me from A to B I'll keep ya posted Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted January 10, 2007 Report Share Posted January 10, 2007 Will you be pegging a card in your spokes to get the motorbike effect. Worked 4 me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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