End of my cycling journey.

I’ve been off my bikes for over a year due to coccyx issues, and under the advisement of my consultant I’ve had to accept that my cycling journey has come to an end. I must admit I shed a tear when I left the hospital.

Ive had a ball, MTB and road. local trails, Alps, Andes, lessons with Jedi & Ed Oxley in Hebden Bridge. With my road bike, I travelled the world in my job as an airline pilot, cycling Mount Fuji, Marin Headlands, Bermuda, The Rio Olympic RR course, Mendoza winelands and many other places. You really do see the world differently from on a bike!

It’s been a long time since I’ve sold a bike – I use to use the classifieds on here – where do people do it these days? EBay fees seem steep? I need to find new homes for my Ti PX Tempest and my Intense Tracer Carbon. I’ll keep my Titus Fireline for just pootling to the shops!

No idea about selling a bike, but it is indeed a sad day, but probably for the right reasons.

Sad news, maybe consider a stealth ad for the bikes??

Sorry to hear your news. 🙁

Sad news. But as you have, look at what you have done, which sounds great

NB no ebay fees for private sellers i think

Would a recumbent work for you?

Love my PX Tempest.

I fear that day that will inevitably arrive. You have my sympathy.

However, as you brought it up, what size is the Tempest?

Stop.

Can you not continue on a different cycling platform? Trike? 4 wheeler? Do not go quietly..?

Tempest is a Large. I loved riding it – perfect for British roads with 32 tyres. Pm me if interested.

Sitting down just isn’t comfy any more. I’ve made my peace with the decision.

Sorry to read the op, genuinely.

However, as Caher and Amber mention, is there no other way other then total abstinence? Hell is a motorbike an option?

Have you ever sought a second, third opinion about the coccyx issues?

Again, really sorry to read this but hope somehow, someway you find a way to carry on or find another hobby you can be just as passionate about.

Edit: Sorry, posted before I read your comment above.

Cheers! I’ve loved my time riding bikes, life goes on. I still love the community on here – mostly!!

I also sail, play cricket, coach cricket and am re-taking up golf, so I won’t be bored! 10 years to retirement.

I’ll chase up eBay re fees as they charged me 10% on a job lot of cycling tops I sold today. They must have me set up as a business.