Thanks for all the help folks. I'm just back from my first ride in mainly 2nd gear and it certainly got my speed up a bit (probably would have done better if my tyres had been properly pumped up...but that story's on another thread).


I'd say I was still more 'I get knocked down...' than 'Lust for life' but I'm getting there. I've noticed now that my thighs hurt more than my calfs which is probably right?

Finally- if I could try your patience for just a bit longer....should I be pedalling with the ball of my foot or more with the kind of middle bit (which is what I'm doing).

Don't worry I'm sure I'll get the hang of all this eventually