Quote Originally Posted by bikerbabe
My B/F bought me a specialised Hardrock Sport off my neighbour for £10 and is in very good nick

Well done bikerbabe. 10 pounds for a hardrock, that's a bargain and a half!

There about $500-$700 new in Australia, and I've not seen any second hand one for sale for $30. So you've got yourself a great deal.

I started riding on my husband's old mountain bike, and before I knew it I was hooked. I lost about 10kg (or 22 lbs) last year, by watching what I ate, but have kept it off for a year, by cycling. It makes such a huge difference really being motivated about a sport. Exercising is fun!

I find that after a long ride (for me between 50-70km) I tend to eat a bit, because I'm starving, but find that after a couple of days, I lose the half kg I put on and then some. I think it is the increased metabolism, that allows you to eat more, and not put on weight.

Good luck and as MickChick says, hang around, you'll get a lot of motivation and support here.