ello from a newbie!

[KatieO]

Hi hi!
I've been lurking on these forums for weeks and just got up the nerve to start posting and wanted to say hi and introduce myself(^_^). I lived on a bike as a kid but I just got into cycling a few months ago. I currently ride a dawes touring bike to commute 10 miles to work and try for longer rides on the weekend. My goal is to tackle a century by spring. I'm ready to upgrade my bike to something better and am hoping to buy my first "expensive" bike next month. I'm planning on riding through the winter when roads permit... anyone else do this that can give me some advice?
Cheers in advance!

[Roadtrip]

Hello and welcome!

Great job on the commuting to work. I WISH I could do that. I have a 11-12 miles to work, but live in the city and commuting on congested roads that are NOT friendly to cyclist means biking to work is a no go.

I recently started riding and riding a Trek Pure Sport "comfort" bike for getting outside more and shedding some extra pounds.

Hope you enjoy it here as much as I have. I'm totally hooked, so I've given up any thought of a 12 step program, unless it involves the 12 steps in changing a flat!

Shannon

[HillSlugger]

Welcome!

Riding through the winter is mostly a matter of dressing right. Invest in a few pairs of tights in different weights and a good windproof jacket. Definitely think layers. If you head over to the Apparel forum I'm sure you can find some existing threads to help get you started.

[warneral]

Hi there,

Have fun getting ready for winter and searching for a new bike!!

[Bike Writer]

Hello KatieO welcome, great picture in your avatar, is that you? It's really cool.

[KatieO]

Yup that's me and thank you! it's from a pilgrimage I did when I lived in Japan