Hello

DonkiebAplomb · 10-22-2025, 04:10 AM

Stopping in to say hello. Just joined up and I am a rookie rider, only been riding maybe six months or so. Probably going to lay low and do a lot of reading. Bike is a Trek Verve 3.

SPINMAN · 10-22-2025, 03:32 PM

Welcome! Have a plan and a goal. Get a few metrics to gage progress. Road or mountain?

GirishH · 10-22-2025, 10:12 PM

Welcome, @DonkiebAplomb. Happy and safe riding. Since you are just starting new, start with a helmet so that it becomes a habit..:-) Otherwise, it's harder to change later..:-) I have ridden most of my 40+ years and feel weird if I go without a helmet..:-)

meamoantonio · 10-23-2025, 11:27 AM

welcome to bikeride.com forums @DonkiebAplomb !

Flowrider · 10-23-2025, 09:13 PM

G'day @DonkiebAplomb !

Welcome and you'll have so much fun on here with heaps of info to try out. Smile

Zviedrs · 10-24-2025, 09:28 AM

Welcome!
I just saw the lastest bike event post on Bikeride's socials, and as it turns out - the event is happening in your state next summer. Might be something to consider Big Grin

https://www.bikeride.com/events/major-taylor-cycling-convention-2026/

enkei · 10-27-2025, 05:29 AM

Welcome to the forums! Hope you enjoy many fine years of cycling.

Engelus · 11-05-2025, 12:25 PM

Hello, everyone!

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