Hello, I'm new here...

[tantrumbean]

Just thought I'd say hi...I'm originally from germany, but living in the uk, so I guess I'm going to be in the minority on here.

Only got into cycling properly last year after signing up for a 250-mile charity ride (over 4 days), completed it, got bitten by the bug, started to do more and more rides, joined a club (a very chilled out, slow one) and completed my first 100-miler last September. All this was done on a fairly basic mountain bike, so I decided the mtb deserves a rest (and I deserve a treat) and have just bought my first road bike, a trek 1.7 (doesn't seem to exist in the US for some reason). Can pick it up on Saturday! Very excited although it will take some getting used to - the riding position is just so different and those skinny tyres are scary!!!

Anyway, this seems a real friendly forum, so hopefully I'll soon get to know you all a bit better!

[derailed]

Hi! I'm new here too, and think that everyone is really nice.
Congratulations on your new bike! I was scared moving to skinny tires too, but it becomes second nature very quickly.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Welcome to TE to BOTH of you!!

Treks are great bikes. Take it a bit slow at first, and the fear of skinny tires will go away pretty quickly.
When you have time and inclination, learn how to clean and lube your bike. Then learn how to change/fix a flat. All good things to be able to do and gives you a sense of confidence. If you just bought your bike recently, the LBS (your bike store) should be willing and able to help you with such instructions.

Read this page for tips on safe biking in traffic:
http://bicyclesafe.com/

Most of all, enjoy riding your bikes!

[gnGracie]

Welcome to both of you. I've just been around a couple months and have found this group to be very friendly and helpful.

Oh, and congrats on the new bike! I finally got me a real bike (Cannondale Quik 5) this past November for my birthday after riding my Wally World bike for about 6 mos. I'm totally hooked! I also had to adjust to the newer skinny tires, but I'm used to them now and feel very comfortable on them. You'll definitely feel the bumps more on a road bike, though!

[lunacycles]

I have spent YEARS hanging out on other cycling related forums, and this one by far is the sweetest and real-est. I barely visit the other ones anymore....

Welcome. I am relatively new here as well.

[Biciclista]

welcome to TE!!