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Cycling getting started

  • 23-01-2014 3:40pm
    #1
    yourdeadwright
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,944 ✭✭✭✭


    Hey folks
    Im strongly thinking about starting cycling this year but not sure where to start,
    I was wondering what type of bike would you recommend to someone starting off,

    Now i plan on getting all the cycling gear and giving it a proper go and im in fairly good shape from years of gym work and running , but iv never given cycling a go,

    Is it better to join a club or just go out and cycle from a to b and back ,


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  • #2
    not yet
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,008 ✭✭✭not yet


    1: Get a bike.
    2: Get out as much as you can.

    The rest will follow...


  • #3
    yourdeadwright
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,944 ✭✭✭✭yourdeadwright


    Any recommdation on what kinda bike to start with ?


  • #4
    Lumen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 31,232 ✭✭✭✭Lumen


    How much money you got?

    We can spend it all.


  • #5
    Hunterbiker
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,259 ✭✭✭Hunterbiker


    Set yourself a budget. Maybe leave off doing Bike To Work until you know are into it /know what you want.


  • #6
    Rambling Man
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 358 ✭✭Rambling Man


    Let's guess your budget is €500. Second hand bike e.g. from Adverts.ie, pick up clothing accessories from discount stores like Aldi, safety items and a good lock from a bike store and go. Cycle 10k then build up. If you get drawn to it, use the bike scheme to get a decent bike that suits your cycling goals, keeping your original one for commuting, errands or maybe winter spins. Good luck!!


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  • #7
    crosstownk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,863 ✭✭✭✭crosstownk


    Lumen wrote: »
    How much money you got?

    We can spend it all.

    And then some.

    Over on the music forum they call it GAS - Gear Acquirement Syndrome.

    I have been diagnosed with both the musical instrument and cycling variants of this ailment. My wallet is permanently empty.

    But on a serious note, Rambling Man's advice is worth heeding.
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  • #8
    Sheehy01
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1 ✭Sheehy01


    yourdeadwright wrote: »
    Hey folks
    Im strongly thinking about starting cycling this year but not sure where to start,
    I was wondering what type of bike would you recommend to someone starting off,

    Now i plan on getting all the cycling gear and giving it a proper go and im in fairly good shape from years of gym work and running , but iv never given cycling a go,

    Is it better to join a club or just go out and cycle from a to b and back ,

    Hi there, get bike on bike to work scheme . I did this a year or so ago. Check out cycling Ireland for charity events etc to give yourself something to aim at. Cycling in a group will help push you on and learn tips for cycling etc. good time of year to get started. Enjoy and good luck


  • #9
    thebullkf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,034 ✭✭✭thebullkf


    yourdeadwright wrote: »
    Hey folks
    Im strongly thinking about starting cycling this year but not sure where to start,
    I was wondering what type of bike would you recommend to someone starting off,

    Now i plan on getting all the cycling gear and giving it a proper go and im in fairly good shape from years of gym work and running , but iv never given cycling a go,

    Is it better to join a club or just go out and cycle from a to b and back ,

    Depends on your height, shape , weight, , is it just pleasure cycling? Commuting, exercise? If all of the above then a hybrid may be your best bet,

    Bike shop in UCD sell second hand bikes, and buy them back when you progress, they also do cycling tours . Spend as much as you can on a good lock, and good lights. Good luck :)


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