Thanks

Hello there,

I've been a member of this forum for about three months now. I think it's time that I gave my views on what I've read and learned about the current fixed wheel scene.

First of all, you guys are great. Mad as hatters, but keeping alive a tradition of cycling that was going out of fashion when I was a kid. (I just hope that there's someone putting the same effort into looking after Rhythm and Blues for the next generation). I have ridden fixed since I was thirteen, and only gave it up in 1995 (approx) when I suffered a very serious disc prolapse. By the time I recovered I had lost my nerve and the thought of jousting with the Beemers and Mercs of the business class put me off. I took up jogging, and my search for a quiet route led me to the Kennet Canal path.This was really good. Lots of endorphin release, highs and other cliches. The only thing that spoilt the experience was the mountain bike brigade. Loads of Lycra clad tossers careering along the flattest terrain in Britain with 27 gears.

Anyway, I am told that my hip will no longer take the stress of running, and I am once again preparing a fixed wheel mount as both transport and exercise. So thanks to you all for giving me the confidence to be a loonie on a single speed fixed wheel mount - the most energy efficient transport in the world.

Awra best Charlie

nice post, charlie.

in fact, if i could suggest to people what a first post looks like, it should look like this.

wow... that kick my arse as a first post..."got angry that a girl on fixed gear kick my butt ..."

welcome !!

welcome Charlie!

stick around and let us know how the riding's going

you guys are great. Mad as hatters, but keeping alive a tradition of cycling that was going out of fashion when I was a kid.

this bit makes me feel all warm inside.

Welcome charlie.

No shortage of Old Giffers here!

I'm old enough to remember getting grief for turning up to a Club Run with TWELVE gears...

welcome back charlie

A little bit of charlie, and everyone's acting weird.

What are you trying to sell?

Heh heh.... and thats how its done folks! Nice to hear about somebody whos seen a few miles, days, injuries etc and is not after a nobrake with toptube pad with njs lycra..... you'll fit in well... where are you, can you make it to south drinks as thats where its at these days?!

EDIT: 'THE ABOVE STATEMENT RE SOUTH DRINKS IS PURELY THE OPINION OF THE PUBLISHER AND NOT OF THE FORUM AS A WHOLE.. THANK YOU, AS YOU WERE.....

nice one mate go easy on them bones get back on that bike

As Apprentice Lee might say 'Dats what I'm talkin bout!'
Welcome Charlie, come and get drunk with us sometime.

I have nothing to say except Welcome! Your post distracted me enough to miss the setup to a 10 minute long gag on Family Guy... I have no idea what they were up to now, but it doesn't matter. Welcome aboard :)

What a nice post :)
For me as well this forum has also boosted my confidence big time, I love the South drinks on a Monday night, riding with people etc..
Lovely community that is.

Hello charlie, pleased to meet your forum acquaintance.

Out of interest, what exactly is a disc prolapse?

I believe its when one of the cushion-y bits of stuff that keeps bits of your spinal column separated squishes out of place cueing unimaginable discomfort.

Is that the same as a slipped disc?

^ the only time i've seen my dad cry was when he got a slipped disc. :S

come out for a drink Charlie, let us know when you're going to roll up on the thread - see you soon

Is that the same as a slipped disc?

^ the only time i've seen my dad cry was when he got a slipped disc. :S

• that time you told him you were 'into art'.
  

• that time you told him you were 'into art'.
  
  

Yes but those were tears of joy. :)

Saying that, I did tell him that I was into art, and that in 5 years time i would be a trillionaire :)

...keeping alive a tradition of cycling that was going out of fashion when I was a kid...

I just hope that there's someone putting the same effort into looking after Rhythm and Blues for the next generation...

I am told that my hip will no longer take the stress of running...

You're not Charlie Watts, are you?

Welcome, Charlie. See you soon at drinks or a ride.

from a Mad Hatter who (sometimes) preserves his sanity by riding a bike

Welcome Charlie.

Hiya! So those bones of yours sound like they need some polo!!

Hello there,

...and my search for a quiet route led me to the Kennet Canal path.This was really good. Lots of endorphin release, highs and other cliches. The only thing that spoilt the experience was the mountain bike brigade. Loads of Lycra clad tossers careering along the flattest terrain in Britain with 27 gears.

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Can't agree more with this. I do several miles a day on a canal path and they really do spoil it. No manners!

Welcome Charlie!