Newbie saying hello.

C12HLL

Alright guys,

Just bought myself an Iron horse maverick 3.0 after a day of wandering round Glasgow's bikeshops.
Had my first ride this morning and realised i haven't done a bit of excercise since i left my gym a year ago. Felt better for doing something about it though.

What is it they say?? No pain no gain.

Just saying hello and hope to speak to some of you soon.

supersonic

Hello and welome!

The pain does get better. Ish ;-)

xtremedash

Learn to love the pain, that way going up can be fun too!

robmanic1

Pain is just weakness leaving the body

switchback18

The pain only gets less if you get the chance to ride with less fit people... otherwise you just ride faster.

deeptheory

switchback18 wrote:

The pain only gets less if you get the chance to ride with less fit people... otherwise you just ride faster.

that is indeed true. however imo there is nothing better than the feeling when you realise you've gone up another notch on the fitness level if you get me? the hard work makes it worth while especially if your losing weight at the same time.

ross_mcculloch

Did you get the Iron Horse from Alpine Bikes?

You should join Glasgow Mountain Bike Club, they're a great bunch who ride up at Mugdock park on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. I try and make it along when I can.

switchback18

deeptheory wrote:

switchback18 wrote:

The pain only gets less if you get the chance to ride with less fit people... otherwise you just ride faster.

that is indeed true. however imo there is nothing better than the feeling when you realise you've gone up another notch on the fitness level if you get me? the hard work makes it worth while especially if your losing weight at the same time.

Yeh, you're right - I was actually sort of trying to be encouraging in a weird way - meaning don't worry if you still feel tired on rides, it's just because you're riding faster, not because you're level's staying the same.