The Joys of Cycling

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Inspired by my son, Sam, I started cycling again in January, slowly and steadily on a trainer until the weather got warmer.

Now a stone and a half lighter and loving every mile of riding around Burnham Beeches, Maidenhead, Hemel Hempstead, Latimer, Flaunden, Chesham.... The list could go on and on; I feel blessed to be living in an area with so much variety; hills, flats, pubs, cafés, canal towpaths - fantastic :-)

Even did the bike leg in a triathlon for work last Sunday, now I want to do a whole one!

If anyone harbours a desire to get out there, do it! If I can help with any advice, just ask...

P.S . A good ride (on a bike) means guilt free cake  

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Larry Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Local Joined: 29 November 2011 Status: Offline Points: 75	Post Options Post Reply Quote Larry Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: The Joys of Cycling Posted: 24 August 2016 at 7:45pm
	Thought I'd start a new, positive topic.... Inspired by my son, Sam, I started cycling again in January, slowly and steadily on a trainer until the weather got warmer. Now a stone and a half lighter and loving every mile of riding around Burnham Beeches, Maidenhead, Hemel Hempstead, Latimer, Flaunden, Chesham.... The list could go on and on; I feel blessed to be living in an area with so much variety; hills, flats, pubs, cafés, canal towpaths - fantastic :-) Even did the bike leg in a triathlon for work last Sunday, now I want to do a whole one! If anyone harbours a desire to get out there, do it! If I can help with any advice, just ask... P.S . A good ride (on a bike) means guilt free cake
	Who's the ringleaders? Every fifth man!!

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MV Owner Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Chalfontonian Joined: 09 January 2011 Location: Over the George Status: Offline Points: 1029	Post Options Post Reply Quote MV Owner Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 24 August 2016 at 8:24pm
	Is this mountain biking or road biking we are talking about Larry? Plenty of mountain biking seems to go in the woods over behind Robertwood School Obviously it treats a whole different muscle group to road riding

Paul_G Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Chalfontonian Joined: 11 January 2005 Location: Vanuatu Status: Offline Points: 621	Post Options Post Reply Quote Paul_G Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 24 August 2016 at 9:33pm
	Larry, WELL DONE! A bit hot today for cycling but the more you do the easier it gets (until you get 'Old'!) Nice to get a good news story here. P

MV Owner Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Chalfontonian Joined: 09 January 2011 Location: Over the George Status: Offline Points: 1029	Post Options Post Reply Quote MV Owner Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 24 August 2016 at 9:50pm
	hot, too right. I went out tonight for 50 mins, it was swealtering

Walrus Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Chalfontonian Joined: 21 May 2007 Status: Offline Points: 928	Post Options Post Reply Quote Walrus Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 26 August 2016 at 10:48pm
	Some great routes and rides out towards missenden and risborough. Look at Ammersham Road Cycling Club website. Great club and cater for all abilities.
	Is back in the game! :)

watsy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Chalfont Admin Joined: 11 January 2005 Status: Offline Points: 1426	Post Options Post Reply Quote watsy Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 28 August 2016 at 12:02pm
	Chesham Lane always seems very popular with cyclists, but absolute death trap - imagine they are pleased now it has finally been resurfaced. Whilst on a trip to the South Downs, saw plenty of cyclists and fabulous smooth roads for them. From a tourism business point of view, it would be good for promotion of the county to have set roads promoted and keeping them in good condition - self financing.

Larry Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Local Joined: 29 November 2011 Status: Offline Points: 75	Post Options Post Reply Quote Larry Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 28 August 2016 at 4:30pm
	Not the weather for pleasure cycling today, although my lad is in the middle of a 3 hour training ride! Spent the time building a time trial bike for my daughter, so all is not lost. Had a look at the Amersham Road Club site, Walrus, thanks for the tip, I had no idea they were there!
	Who's the ringleaders? Every fifth man!!