Quote Originally Posted by Packerman View Post
seems obvious but get the right size and type of bike and a good saddle, find an independent bike shop and decide what type of bike you want for your riding, i.e., road, off road, mixed etc good luck, brilliant way to keep fit and enjoy the countryside
Depending on your budget and type of bike it'll slso be worth looking through gumtree and eBay. There's plenty of people selling refurbished bikes in and around Cardiff at decent prices and if you decide it's not for you you won't lose too much money selling it on.
It can be quite daunting taking to the roads so try the taff trail - it's lovely and stress free.

One last thing - buy some decent shorts.