Unlikelybiker
Dirt Disciple
I grew up around classic cars, and old stuff in general, seeing all sorts of things being restored. Later on my situations changed and I could no longer afford it. Then 3 years ago I had a real life changing event, came out the other side of it and needed something. An excuse to get more active and give me something to do that didn't cost much. My local tip had a shop, their various items includd bikes, so I bought the best I could find, an old giant, closely followed by a marin and really enjoyed giving it a service and getting me out into local countryside, seeing local history and loads of places I was previously unaware of. Seeing my local history was something that really kept me going wondering what was round the corner. The old bikes were great but had their problems everytime I took the marin out I found I had something to do, but because I was enjoying the bike riding so much I went out and bought a brand new specialized rockhopper. Great for a reliable easier ride, and its made me give myself bigger challenges, but I cant stay away from the old stuff. Ive been given afew bikes recently and still go to the tip to see if there'd anything decent turn up. I've currently got my new rockhopper, rockhopper bmx cruiser, and the marin is being slowly built using nicer bits that I find, then there's the unknown vintage mtb with front suspension that in going to put together using older bits I find. There's also a pile of bikes in the garden for spares.
So, basically, playing about with old nuts and bolts, local history, countryside, getting a bit active, mental health. And old stuff.
So, basically, playing about with old nuts and bolts, local history, countryside, getting a bit active, mental health. And old stuff.
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