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@JennMairead I am also a female with long legs, and all my frames are 'male'. The major thing I changed was a shorter stem (standard 200mm, mine 100mm) to compensate for shorter arms (so no lower back pain due to overstretching), and shorter handlebars to match my shoulder width (to net get pain in my shoulders/higher back). If you buy new from a shop you should be able to get this for free or only a little bit extra, as they just swap the handlebars and stem.

I find a good fit is more important then weight on your comfy/heavy/slower -> less comfy/light/fast scale. Also everyone is different so some frames just are better for you then others independent of prize.

Good luck with finding your bike and with future rides.

@Eskimojudi it is a bit of a long shot but do register your bike at Stolen-bikes.co.uk

@Eskimojudi I am sorry to hear that! I really don't get why and how people justify stealing other peoples property!

Where did you stop for a drink?

Yes, we leave at 8:30 so be there 5 minutes before. Have a nice ride.

Yes there will be a B-ride @user6786

@user58903 You are welcome on Sunday. There will be a C-ride and already quite some people expressed interest.

only members can post on the other forums. Once you sign up @Orestis will manually activate your email address. But this can take a few days if he is busy. If it takes longer than that message him.

no need to worry. You should be fine with the C ride @Jacob

What speed and distances do you do @Jacob

Dear @Jacob Are you happy with 60-70km? In that case yes you are welcome to join this Sunday.

Yes, you are welcome on Sunday. I am sure @LinusR has a lovely route in mind.

@AmyM and others one spot just came free. First come first serve.

Dear @Charles

You are welcome to join our rides this weekend
Saturday 8am RP in front of zoo
Sunday 8:30 Whittington park.

Dear @RosiDM Yes you are more than welcome to join a C-ride on Sunday. Do keep an eye on the intro ride thread as we often have last minute drop outs.

Have a lovely ride.

@AmyM often we have some last minute dropouts in the 3 days before the ride, so keep an eye on the site and you have a good chance to still join the intro ride. Otherwise a C-ride is also possible (but still sign up for the intro ride next month, as we take more time and practise all the group signs more extensively then on a normal C-ride).

That is a great resolutiion +redfalo Happy Holidays everyone

echoing @nicknumbernine the overshoes are also useful if you often have cold feet.

@user56502 the trick is layers. A baselayer (can be basic, no need for expensive brands) below a long sleeve jersey is sufficient for me at the current warm winter temperatures. When getting colder I either have a jacket of add another summer jersey under my long sleeve (cheaper option).

Something I also find very useful is a gilet. This protect you against the wind and is very light so can be stuffed in a pocket halfway through the ride. You can use this as an extra layer in winter and summer.

Essentials are closed gloves.

As you will see, you could spend a lot on clothing but I would start with the basics and add if needed/if you like the design/have money to spend.

To add to @RichardM his point. Often a few people drop out in the last week so if you keep an eye to this thread you probably can get a spot @SimonCarter and others.

welcome @sero I hope you will enjoy the rides with the club

Yes Sunday is always 8:30 at wittingtonpark

Welcome @Francis_E yes, we meet in front of the entrance. I do also recommend doingthe intro ride as this is much more thorough than quick instructions on the 8am rides.

I have seen cyclists being distracted by so many electronics in a dangerous manner, so I have reasons to be sceptical :)

Google glass and cycling???

Welcome @Tim84

@TerryLDN Oh and our club has both climbers and fast-on-the-flat riders. If we come across a hill we will regroup at the top.