Starting Cycling - Cyclocross

Spammeh

Spammeh

Spammeh

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So I'm looking at getting a bike for 2 reasons, a hobby that isn't so lazy and to lose a little bit of timber.

I'm fortunate that I live within 10 mins walk of the Transpennine Trail and live less than 6 miles to work (down hill in a morning, uphill on the way home). So eventually I'd like to use the bike to commute.

From what I've seen, Cyclocross bikes are perfect for what I'm after, a bit of road and a bit of 'off-road', does this seem right?

I haven't ridden a bike for probably 10-15 years, so honestly, I know its going to be tough. My only form of exercise at the moment in a 90 min 5-a-side football game on a Sunday morning...

I don't want to spend a ridiculous amount of money on a bike, and there is a Evan's Cycles not too far of a drive away. Does anyone have any recommendations on bike choice, and what is a necessity as far as accessories go?

Thanks in advance

Sam
 
If a road bike would suffice that would be awesome, certainly from a wallet bashing point of view. What brands should I be looking at to start out?
 
I'm a bit overwhelmed by the number of road bikes around the £300-£500 price bracket. What kind of features am I looking for to make a good road bike capable of doing a little bit of cycle paths etc
 
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