Getting back in the saddle

MadfishJDM
MadfishJDM Posts: 12
edited January 2019 in MTB beginners
Used to love riding back in my younger days, then I got into cars and my bike was hung up and forgotten about :(

Aim to get back out on the bike, got some decent trails around here but nothing to gnarly as I'm old and fat :D

Got a 2016 boardman Ht pro which will need a service I assume as it's been stood a while, not had much use at all since I bought it brand new :)

Will be reading for tips and tricks on both bike care and riding :)

Anyway,
Hello :)

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  • steve_sordy
    steve_sordy Posts: 2,453
    Old is a state of mind.
    Fat however is a fact (unless you are female, in which case that also is state of mind).

    How old and fat are you?
  • MadfishJDM
    MadfishJDM Posts: 12
    41 and 19 stone!

    Although 6ft3 and will never be slim, 4 stone off wouldn't hurt :)

    I'll be starting off on firetrack and singletrail until fitness levels improve then I'll attempt some more slightly demanding trails :)

    In the North East so have some cracking countryside to explore and I'm close to Guisborough where there are some proper mtb trails.

    Need some bits and bobs so will be browsing the classifieds to get kitted out :)
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Steve and I will both contest that 41 isn't old, it's not even middle aged!

    Get out and start riding, even if its only on roads to start with, get some fitness on and weight off.
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • MadfishJDM
    MadfishJDM Posts: 12
    That's the plan :)

    Miss riding, miss the fresh air, miss the rocks and roots :)
  • eric_draven
    eric_draven Posts: 1,192
    At 41 you are not old for being a cyclist of any description,if you want a good work out when you get a little fitter there is Dalby forrest not overly far from you,the Red is not that technical but it makes up in physical effort,there is plenty of escape routes if you start to fade in there,you will only need a hardtail,it is £8 to get in but if you go regular a season pass is the way to go

    plenty of bike bits and accessories at online stores that don't cost the earth
  • MadfishJDM
    MadfishJDM Posts: 12
    Dalby forest... Added to the list :) thanks :)
  • JBA
    JBA Posts: 2,852
    41, old?! You must be joking. :)
    Riding is great for fitness but not much good for weight loss. You'll lose more weight from good walks.

    Get out on the bike for regular short rides initially and then build up the distance/time as your fitness improves. Don't do too much too soon or you'll just get demoralised.
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  • steve_sordy
    steve_sordy Posts: 2,453
    41 old?

    You are nobbut a youth!

    I don't believe mountain bikes even existed when I was 41. (Actually they might have been on the cusp, cruiser bikes or something like that).
  • MadfishJDM
    MadfishJDM Posts: 12
    OK ok not old :)

    Maybe once fitness improves I won't feel like such an old man :)
  • gomezz
    gomezz Posts: 99
    I am approaching 73 and a bit over weight , ride a Boardman team FS and enjoy riding forest trails and the Viking trail at Sherwood pines. Just do it!
  • steve_sordy
    steve_sordy Posts: 2,453
    But whatever you do, please do not wear cling fit lycra. It is not a good look. :shock:
  • robertpb
    robertpb Posts: 1,866
    My mums old 94, I'm still 18 in my head at 68 and luck has it I'm still the same weight 61kg.
    Now where's that "Get Out of Crash Free Card"
  • dangermouse222
    dangermouse222 Posts: 5
    JBA said:

    Riding is great for fitness but not much good for weight loss.


    Really?

  • karljeff72
    karljeff72 Posts: 64
    JBA said:

    41, old?! You must be joking. :)

    Riding is great for fitness but not much good for weight loss. You'll lose more weight from good walks.


    Get out on the bike for regular short rides initially and then build up the distance/time as your fitness improves. Don't do too much too soon or you'll just get demoralised.

    Cycling is one of the best cardio exercises for weight loss.

  • meth_tical
    meth_tical Posts: 67
    MadfishJDM said:

    41 and 19 stone!


    I'll be starting off on firetrack and singletrail until fitness levels improve then I'll attempt some more slightly demanding trails :)


    In the North East so have some cracking countryside to explore and I'm close to Guisborough where there are some proper mtb trails.


    Need some bits and bobs so will be browsing the classifieds to get kitted out :)

    Im also new to the MTB scene, 6foot 1 at 17stone all though i dont plan to use cycling for weightless, just purely to get a bit fitter.

    Im also based near Guisborough so if you find some fun stuff that it isnt too technically demanding then let me know.

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