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Cycling, do any of you own a pedal bike, do you use it often(obviously not at the mo)

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bikergran Tue 07-Apr-20 09:20:29

Gave up my Motorcycle a few years ago and bought a car(so I could help dd with grandsons etc)

I then bought second hand mountain bike which was ok,.
But have not progressed to a ladies Treck tourer bike.

Has anyone else got a pedal bike?
Do you go on any adventures smile

My friend and I took our bikes on the train to Lytham St Annes last year and cycled way up the prom for miles, it was lovely cycling along with the sea on one side. We took a packed lunch e.tc

Looking forward to getting back out on it.Im not a racing cyclist lol just purely for pleasure.

Spangler Sat 25-Jul-20 07:03:58

Craftyone, reading about your attire, what I wear makes me look like a throwback to a time when bicycles were all that working people could afford.
The surgeon who performed my hip replacement told me to cycle and swim, both are very good exercise for the hip joint. My bike was a wreck, someone had thrown it out, but then had a change of heart and gave it to a charity shop. So for two quid I have a 1922 Philips ladies bike, it cleaned up beautifully, and not having the man's crossbar makes getting on and off so much easier. I do get some strange looks when riding around the New Forest roads.

craftyone Sat 25-Jul-20 07:47:15

good for you spangler smile

cycling is very good for health and freedom

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KylieJones Mon 15-Mar-21 23:56:20

I personally have both a car and a bike. The car is all about long trips and my laziness, the bike is indeed about my health, active lifestyle, and hobby.
However, I've recently encountered a problem with weak flashlights on my bike. I asked my husband to change them or fix them somehow. He gave me the amazon flashlights he had ordered a few years ago. He also showed me that all the necessary info regarding these flashlights I can find here. Thank God, my flashlights are bright now, it was pretty dangerous to ride without them, especially in the evenings.