First ride on new bike =)

f3nd3r

Hi all,

im new to the forum.
i use to ride alot about 3 years ago, but due to work and education couldnt find the time to go and ride, sad time!

so i decided to get a new bike (old one was way to small and needed a good strip, clean and rebuld)

so i got a Boardman MTB Comp, its a realy nice bike and seemed good bike for the money.

so today i went for my first ride on it, LOVED IT!!! took me back to the good days. but realised that my fitness and stamina is not what it use to be. i had to stop and take a rest at the top of the first hill! once i recoverd i contiuned with the rest of the ride, though muddy fields, swamped woods and every thing that could possibly make my brand new bike as muddy as possible!
when i got home, my new baby needed to be cleaned and de-mudded. it took me a good hour to clean her.but for the fun of that one ride and alot other to come, it was so worth it.

I cant wait till summer when the track are all dry and mud free but a bit of mud now and there is all good

Steve

Robie P

Good on ya chap...just got back into it again my self after 8 years !! keep at it

f3nd3r

Thanks, you to.

think more riding is the only option to get fitter. Result

skyd0g

Mrs f3nd3r probably won't be impressed with the pile that's now waiting for the washing machine.

Flynny2010

Good stuff mate, i have also got back into riding after about 8 years! I still want to go for my first full off road ride which should be coming Saturday!

Good luck with the getting fit! I'm on the same mission!

.blitz

f3nd3r wrote:

i had to stop and take a rest at the top of the first hill!

seems pretty normal to me

f3nd3r wrote:

when i got home, my new baby needed to be cleaned and de-mudded.

You can save a lot of time by letting it dry and just brush the dirt off. A little lube on the drivetrain and it's good to go - your baby will thank you for it in the long run.

f3nd3r

.blitz thanks for the advice, ill remember that for next time.