# On Yer Bike - The Cycling Thread **URL:** \ **Category:** Chat\ **Created:** [September 30, 2023, 1:04pm UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/on-yer-bike-the-cycling-thread/4333 "2023-09-30T13:04:12Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![IanPethick1](https://forum.testpressing.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/i/ba9def/32.png) [@IanPethick1](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/IanPethick1)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2023, 1:04pm UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/on-yer-bike-the-cycling-thread/4333/1 "2023-09-30T13:04:12Z")
How many on here are regular cyclists? Probably went 30 years without riding a bike (gave it up after getting a driving licence in my teens), but took it up again around 10 years ago. After finally getting rid of my car in late 2015 when I finally realised that owning one in London was more hassle and expense than it was worth, my Specialised Cirrus hybrid bike is now my primary form of transport. Can be a bit hair raising at times in Central London, but it is my usual way of travelling to work. Far prefer it to the grind, discomfort and stress of a bus or tube in the morning and evening. ---
**Author:** ![bal](https://forum.testpressing.org/user_avatar/forum.testpressing.org/bal/32/21960_2.png) [@bal](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/bal)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2023, 1:31pm UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/on-yer-bike-the-cycling-thread/4333/2 "2023-09-30T13:31:30Z")
Been cycling 10 miles into the west end and back most days for the last 15 years. Despite being knocked off a couple of times (dozy drivers, unaware school kids) it’s still the only way to crowbar some exercise into a busy working family life. I’ve just had my Canondale in for service and overhaul for last 2 weeks and I can feel the brain fogging up. The exercise keeps me sane and… thanks to Wim, I’ve learnt to love the freezing winter rides too. ---
**Author:** ![Nice2CU2CUNice](https://forum.testpressing.org/user_avatar/forum.testpressing.org/nice2cu2cunice/32/12127_2.png) [@Nice2CU2CUNice](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/Nice2CU2CUNice)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2023, 1:48pm UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/on-yer-bike-the-cycling-thread/4333/3 "2023-09-30T13:48:38Z")
I never drove so I’ve been cycling all my life… ---
**Author:** ![Ddiscof](https://forum.testpressing.org/user_avatar/forum.testpressing.org/ddiscof/32/16876_2.png) [@Ddiscof](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/Ddiscof)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2023, 7:30pm UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/on-yer-bike-the-cycling-thread/4333/4 "2023-09-30T19:30:56Z")
Yes. Probably the least amount of cycling at the moment but…done every kind from a short daily commute to organized racing on and off road. I took it up when I was 19 as just a year of booze and the odd friends spliff had started to ruin me. It’s mostly just a 6 mile run to keep some fitness now. I’m more of a gifted runner fitness wise and results wise in a race. I live in one the most deprived city areas in the country so cycling round here for transport is for the poor rather than a health and mindset choice. ---
**Author:** ![DJSnake](https://forum.testpressing.org/user_avatar/forum.testpressing.org/djsnake/32/3778_2.png) [@DJSnake](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/DJSnake)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2023, 8:50pm UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/on-yer-bike-the-cycling-thread/4333/5 "2023-10-01T20:50:58Z")
Love cycling as much as Waltham Forest hates cars, so it kind of works out alright. ---
**Author:** ![J\_C](https://forum.testpressing.org/user_avatar/forum.testpressing.org/j_c/32/35775_2.png) [@J\_C](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/J_C)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2023, 9:11am UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/on-yer-bike-the-cycling-thread/4333/7 "2023-10-02T09:11:10Z")
I used to commute by fixed gear. Still have it, nice Cinelli. Just have two bikes (Cinelli Gazetta and a carbon Orbea road bike) now down from seven at the height of my madness (a track bike, a Cinelli Mash fixed, a carbon road bike, a single speed 26" wheel parts bin special, an On One 29er, a vintage Moto Becane 10 speed racing bike and a hardtail MTB) Don’t ride as often as I once did, but still love riding fixed gear. ---
**Author:** ![ulterior](https://forum.testpressing.org/user_avatar/forum.testpressing.org/ulterior/32/15444_2.png) [@ulterior](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/ulterior)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2023, 9:16pm UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/on-yer-bike-the-cycling-thread/4333/8 "2023-10-02T21:16:54Z")
Two years ago, my cousin convinced me into buying his road bike, it was the best decision ever. Currently I have cycled for 7600km this year. BTW I am currently based in Ohrid, on a beautiful lake and cycling here is a dream. ![PXL_20230430_101219371](https://forum.testpressing.org/uploads/default/original/3X/d/f/df32e01d620e14f531d698e618e284e125ea30df.jpeg) ![PXL_20230506_125343721](https://forum.testpressing.org/uploads/default/original/3X/c/0/c046e660cd913408427c4c767f30a63839e96ea2.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![reubenturner](https://forum.testpressing.org/user_avatar/forum.testpressing.org/reubenturner/32/22676_2.png) [@reubenturner](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/reubenturner)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2023, 12:52pm UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/on-yer-bike-the-cycling-thread/4333/9 "2023-10-03T12:52:06Z")
When I worked in London I went everywhere on my little Brompton, not just commuting but to meetings etc, just the best way to get free exercise. Nowadays I need to make an excuse as I rarely need to leave the house, but I still love that feeling of speed + freedom that only a bike gives you. ---
**Author:** ![dreambeam](https://forum.testpressing.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/bc8723/32.png) [@dreambeam](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/dreambeam)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2023, 5:59pm UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/on-yer-bike-the-cycling-thread/4333/10 "2023-10-03T17:59:45Z")
I grew up biking quite a bit, long distance, racing, mountain, etc. Wife did not. A friend runs a used shop and he sorted us out during Covid. She’s gotten more comfortable and we’ve been doing longer rides. Seattle is a glorious urban environment to bike around in. ![image](https://forum.testpressing.org/uploads/default/original/3X/8/a/8a1c07c8752dbc3d6615f3d7aefaa46e2091ce5d.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![MayoforSam](https://forum.testpressing.org/user_avatar/forum.testpressing.org/mayoforsam/32/23638_2.png) [@MayoforSam](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/MayoforSam)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2023, 4:16pm UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/on-yer-bike-the-cycling-thread/4333/11 "2023-10-06T16:16:14Z")
Never bothered with driving so cycle everywhere. I have an office job sitting down most of the day so its a good way to get exercise ---
**Author:** ![Boogie\_down\_pyjamas](https://forum.testpressing.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/b/e19b73/32.png) [@Boogie\_down\_pyjamas](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/Boogie_down_pyjamas)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2023, 10:10pm UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/on-yer-bike-the-cycling-thread/4333/12 "2023-10-17T22:10:17Z")
Nice to see that there’s other people here who have never bothered with driving. I’ve been a fair weather cyclist this year although I’ve still fit in some great rides. I had a look at cycling in Ireland the other day. Just getting ideas for a tour next year. It will be my first visit. Maybe somewhere between 3 and 5 days. If anyone’s cycled there or has any tips, let me know. ---
**Author:** ![kava](https://forum.testpressing.org/user_avatar/forum.testpressing.org/kava/32/243_2.png) [@kava](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/kava)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2023, 10:27pm UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/on-yer-bike-the-cycling-thread/4333/13 "2023-10-17T22:27:45Z")
yesss! I dont drive so always bike as much as possible. Biking and eating less bread is my diet. I just roll a chromed out flip-flop (free wheel because to scared to ride fixed) beater with skinny bars and It seams to work. Wifey says I should ride something more grown up, so I’m just gonna get a front cargo rack and keep rolling haha. During lockdown we went halves on a Christiana e-mod with our neighbour. It’s super handy, but I’m always paranoid of taking up the whole lane. ---
**Author:** ![grantham\_disco](https://forum.testpressing.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/g/e9bcb4/32.png) [@grantham\_disco](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/grantham_disco)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2024, 9:10pm UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/on-yer-bike-the-cycling-thread/4333/14 "2024-01-18T21:10:55Z")
My 20+ year old Raleigh City bike been repaired for a spruce up ( brake pads were down to the metal) Try to cycle local whenever I can, my local has a big cycle lock frame near I did have paniers & would go shopping with them but was a bit Kevin from Motherland ! ---
**Author:** ![grantham\_disco](https://forum.testpressing.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/g/e9bcb4/32.png) [@grantham\_disco](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/grantham_disco)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2024, 9:11pm UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/on-yer-bike-the-cycling-thread/4333/15 "2024-01-18T21:11:56Z")
Its the best transport in central London ---
**Author:** ![ulterior](https://forum.testpressing.org/user_avatar/forum.testpressing.org/ulterior/32/15444_2.png) [@ulterior](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/ulterior)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2024, 7:13pm UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/on-yer-bike-the-cycling-thread/4333/16 "2024-03-22T19:13:15Z")
Back to my apartment on the lake that I use as a time to do a lot of endurance training and just mentally recharge. Here’re a few pics from this week. ![1000011354](https://forum.testpressing.org/uploads/default/original/3X/1/6/161a3e4bf881cd28174e22c787e5c322f14ff73a.jpeg) ![1000011344](https://forum.testpressing.org/uploads/default/original/3X/0/2/022ffe4931cf34955f7845002adff46096fd862f.jpeg) ![1000011316](https://forum.testpressing.org/uploads/default/original/3X/e/7/e789191e7f73a02256c84c972b8c7b63461e2b45.jpeg) ![1000011319](https://forum.testpressing.org/uploads/default/original/3X/4/c/4cc9166d0fb6d0ff382914897083a25b6b369c1a.jpeg) ![1000011321](https://forum.testpressing.org/uploads/default/original/3X/6/9/699fe2c96efdb9bf927ed4ea69222889c949528c.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![jjeferguson](https://forum.testpressing.org/user_avatar/forum.testpressing.org/jjeferguson/32/12205_2.png) [@jjeferguson](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/jjeferguson)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2024, 5:13pm UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/on-yer-bike-the-cycling-thread/4333/17 "2024-03-25T17:13:20Z")
I spent a few days near Pogradec last year. The other side of the lake from you? ---
**Author:** ![ulterior](https://forum.testpressing.org/user_avatar/forum.testpressing.org/ulterior/32/15444_2.png) [@ulterior](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/ulterior)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2024, 9:22pm UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/on-yer-bike-the-cycling-thread/4333/18 "2024-03-25T21:22:39Z")
Exactly. If you come close again, you can drop me a message ---
**Author:** ![Amboss](https://forum.testpressing.org/user_avatar/forum.testpressing.org/amboss/32/329_2.png) [@Amboss](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/Amboss)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2024, 3:06pm UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/on-yer-bike-the-cycling-thread/4333/19 "2024-04-10T15:06:30Z")
Definitely ---
**Author:** ![J\_C](https://forum.testpressing.org/user_avatar/forum.testpressing.org/j_c/32/35775_2.png) [@J\_C](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/J_C)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2024, 8:38am UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/on-yer-bike-the-cycling-thread/4333/20 "2024-05-13T08:38:24Z")
> **[IFHT Films on Instagram: "Time to buy an e-bike. This was the eagerly...](https://www.instagram.com/reel/C6tpKOZLQlm/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link)** > > 7,721 likes, 91 comments - ifhtfilms on May 8, 2024: "Time to buy an e-bike. > > This was the eagerly awaited sequel to “How to Buy a Mountain Bike.” We filmed the project in the middle of 2...". ---
**Author:** ![TheNightlark](https://forum.testpressing.org/user_avatar/forum.testpressing.org/thenightlark/32/2549_2.png) [@TheNightlark](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/TheNightlark)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2024, 9:17am UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/on-yer-bike-the-cycling-thread/4333/21 "2024-05-13T09:17:40Z")
Did a bit of downhill and xc racing in my youth. I have been trying to get back into riding but i don’t enjoy road/gravel/cyclocross really. I have a Santa Cruz Hightower already, which is great, but i just got one of the new era of “superlight” ebikes. ![image](https://forum.testpressing.org/uploads/default/original/3X/4/a/4aa5e02e8b44db0d05f404e2d14a1dd18474a9d1.jpeg) It’s been pretty amazing for chucking in my car if the weather looks nice and then going to knock out a bunch of downhill laps without ruining yourself. 8 laps of steep trails where i could only do maybe 2 or 3 before, plus i can fit it in during my workday sometimes. Means i can probably get my daughter to come and ride with me as well, cos she won’t have to moan on the uphill bits. I am a partial convert, cos my other bike is basically just the non ebike version of this, and is way more fun to chuck about. Quite a lot of really great downhill trails near me, and i can now ride way more of them in one session. [Next page](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/on-yer-bike-the-cycling-thread/4333.md?page=2)