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For sale is my trusty old mtb. I purchased it of someone in my cycle club last year who had it stored in his bothers garage for years unused. Not sure how old it is but i think approx mid 90's( can find out for you if your interested). I had it fully serviced by bc bikes-new chain and cassette, brake and gear cables,hubs serviced etc all costing around ?100.00 Used it for some off rd rides but mainly for commuting Will make an exellent commute bike and or beginner off road bike for someone Not sure if exact frame size but will suit someone approx 5'6-5'10 In good condition for its age and perfect working order Reluctant sale as i like this bike alot but need to make room for new purchase! ?85.00 ono Please pm for pix or further info Thanks

Bought a fixed 2nd hand a few years ago for commuting and getting some winter training miles in. Its not the getting up hills its getting down them which is the problem,spinning out of control with one break in the wet is no fun. Sold it in the end becouse i was starting to feel like a fakenger like alot of newbie commuters tend to look like these days!. Been commuting for 16 years in london and can't believe the amount of cyclists without a helmet wearing retro caps to (they think) look cool

Hillingdon event- its a 2mile/10 mile/1 mile https://www.clubsonline.com.au/eventsregform/index.cfm?fuseaction=display_event_detail&EventID=7778&OrgID=3654 This maybe to early for you though depending on your fitness? if so then think about getting some 'base' fitness in over the winter and target a race in early spring. good luck!

Hi atticus I have raced duathlons for 5 years-love em!. My tips would be- Enter a low key local event 1st off,enjoy it and don't worry how slow/fast you finish. If you enjoy it then look to get fitter by maybe joining a tri/running or cycling club and training with them. Most clubs have a wide range of abilities so you will not feel threatened at all. As someone said above,crystal Palace tri are a good club and very friendly.I was a member for a couple of years. How is your fitness?,can you run and cycle ok?,if so how far?. There is a good race over at Hillingdon cycle circuit on Nov 14th (i think) run by Hillingdon tri. Nice friendly event and all held on a traffic free circuit.i think the distances are- 1 mile run/10 mile bike/1 mile run. Most duathlons now go off road for the winter until early spring PM me if you like C