Hello. Beginner from Preston (capitol centre side)

Hi all, just seeing if there are any people out there who know of any good routes to take or that i could possibly join them on? I am just starting out so i'm not sure now long i will last although i do already have a good standard of fitness. Just not on a bike. I bought my bike in November and have traveled to work a few times but now the weather is getting better i fancy venturing out further a field.

I have done the Manchester > Blackpool a few times in around 4 hours but i always get cramp for the last 15 miles. Might be because of the lack of cycling i did before hand or because i was on a mountain bike :S i suppose i had youth on my side to help. Still i'm only 25 and with my new road bike i'm looking into joining the world of cycling

Please reply to this thread or email me at kieran@ktaylordesign.co.uk

Thanks

Kieran

Hi Kieran, welcome, it's good to have you here. I'm sure you'll get lots of offers - enjoy the cycling

Thanks Rocky, i'm hoping to get as much cycling as i can get in now the weather is getting better. Enjoy your cycling mate

Welcome to the gang but watch out for a lady called Fran from your neck of the woods She's always loitering on here LOL !!!!! You will enjoy the banter and hope you can come on some local group rides.

welcome

Hi & to CC

cheers Skud
Hi Kieran -Iam over in Ingol side - gonna be going out more on longer rides when the weather gets alot better - and my hubby does alot of mountain biking with some lads over in Lee Quarry, Gisburn and Llandegla, and other parts if you are into it.
Will give you a shout soon and welcome.

oh and Kieran..the Preston Guild Wheel opens this July, so we will be doing that -its 21 mile route around Preston, and going to do it with KiwiSal too, shes another lady on the forum here , shes from Houghton.

Tell us more about the Preston Guild Wheel Fran ! Might ride over for a try !

Hi and welcOme to the forum, I have some good routes but I don't think they will be much use to you as I am in Kent :0)

Ey up Kieran, another Prestonian here.

There are some cracking routes up to and around Beacon Fell, or around Leyland and Croston if you prefer flatter rides. You don't have to go too far to get onto quiet roads.

where about are you Pally?

Hi Skud
check out this link.....
http://www.prestonguild2012.com/guild-wheel

Pretty much bang in the centre. Top end of Frenchwood.

Looks really good,i know Avenham Park because thats where i used to have my dinner when i worked in Preston many years ago ! Keep us posted,there might be some strange Mancs heading your way !!!

Hi Fran,

I,m another newbie up in Morecambe. The Preston Guild ride sounds great. Will you put a post up when the date is set so I can join you all ?

Hi Rollinstok nice to meet you - I will put a post up to fellow Lancashire and Prestonians when the Guild Wheel is open (in July) and will get a group of us cycling it through the summer! well up for it!