Originally Posted by Bijilo123

TR1Boy makes some good points and getting a cycle mag is not as sad as it sounds -look at the ads - if nothing else, getting the bike mail order will save you a lot - esp if you get a 2009 model before the new ones come out.

You must get a helmet!

I strongly recommend a small rear view mirror (Halfords) - but check how you are going to fit it first - there are two different types.

Check your route and times of day before committing yourself - if the traffic is diabolical then it will just scare you and it will be no fun.

Good luck

A

Originally Posted by Professional Princess

We had bad gales last week and I was nearly blown off my bike like Mary bloody Poppins

But at one point the wind was behind me and I had the battery on and I was home in 15 mins.

Originally Posted by SouthernGal_67

Cheers Bijilo, I'll definitely be getting a helmet yep, and fluorescent jacket, lights, bells and whistles I hadn't considered a small rear view mirror - good idea! I'll ask the folks in Halfords about one. I'll be keeping to the quieter routes too.

Originally Posted by SouthernGal_67

I did the same impression on my way to Morrisons yesterday, my brolly didn't stand a chance against the wind and I came home looking and feeling like a drowned rat who'd ben dragged through a hedge backwards! Morrisons goodies made up for it though!

15 min ride to home? Who says the British weather is depressing.. not me

Originally Posted by SouthernGal_67

Cheers Bijilo, I'll definitely be getting a helmet yep, and fluorescent jacket, lights, bells and whistles.