New forum member says good morning!

turbo hamster · Post by **turbo hamster** » 8 Feb 2007, 11:02am

This is to introduce myself to the forum community. I joined CTC 2 years ago, but have never been to any events or rides. I plan to put that right this year, though. I live in the West Midlands.

My cycling consists of: shopping and other local trips; triathlon; half-day rides; and plan to do first 10m TT this summer.

Last year, I passed my advanced driving test and became a member of the Institute of Advanced Motorists. This is my contribution to improving safety on the roads.

I am looking forwards to becoming immersed in this forum and getting to know the regulars.

Good morning, everyone.

Terry T · Post by **Terry T** » 8 Feb 2007, 11:35am

Welcome

You could try the Intro Thread, most of the regulars are there, and you'll get a rough idea of the complexity of the posters.

Charlie · Post by **Charlie** » 8 Feb 2007, 11:38am

A snowy West Mids welcome to you.

turbo hamster · Post by **turbo hamster** » 8 Feb 2007, 11:43am

Cheers, Terry T, I have found the Intro thread now.

Post by **Mick F** » 8 Feb 2007, 11:45am

Welcome Turbo!

Me too, I'm a member of the IAM. Passed my advanced test in '88.

I passed my Cycling Proficiency Test in the mid 60s, why isn't there an Advanced Cycling Test?

Mick F. Cornwall

reohn2 · Post by **reohn2** » 8 Feb 2007, 12:13pm

Hi turbo, good to hear from you,the more the merrier :0)

Mrs Tortoise · Post by **Mrs Tortoise** » 8 Feb 2007, 7:47pm

Welcome turbo, watch this lot, they're all mad but me! :shock:

1 cog short of a bike · Post by **1 cog short of a bike** » 8 Feb 2007, 8:15pm

Turbo Hamster, good handle. :lol:

I'm new to the forum too. I've been cycling since I was about 5 and have always owned a bike, so about 42 years in the sadle.

I've been a member of the CTC for a few years and have been out on rides with the North Surrey group on a Sunday from Woking. I must say nothing beats the Surrey hills on a sunny day with a decent tea stop. Very civilised

I now commute daily to my local railway station and I've been doing this since May last year, I even managed today in the snow although by road because the cycle path does not get gritted.

My wife and I did the Woking Bikeathon last year for leukaemia research and plan to do this year as we really enjoyed it.

I hope you enjoy the CTC as much as I do

Dai · Post by **Dai** » 8 Feb 2007, 10:04pm

Welcome butty