Day 1.....

[belairman]

I would echo what banjo says, I started again properly this spring (after years of very occasional cycling, mostly to the shop and back!) my first rides were about 5 miles and were a struggle, now I freguently do 20 and recently did 50 in one day, and hills that I used to really find hard, I don't even notice now.

Kepp it up, I have lost 20 pounds with the help of cycling and intend to lose more.

Cheers Tim

 

[peanut]

....first ride today after 20 years away from bikes (little or no other excersize). Managed a staggering 3.6 miles!!! How embarrasing. Still, got to start somewhere...it was great to get back out and my new bike felt fantastic.

Looking forward to my fitness level improving

fantastic well done. its not the mileage that counts its the fact that you finaly got out on your bike and remembered how brilliant it is to be out there on your bike.
Welcome to the forums . We will expect to hear more about your progress so don't be shy post away

 

[Wigsie]

Lost 3 stone in weight in 3 years.

3 Down, 3 to go Ian!

Seriously well done BarryP, as some have said a start is a start! There are some really encouraging success stories on here and a great bunch generally.

3.7 miles is better than 2.7 miles and believe it or not by slowly and gently increasing this you will soon be dispatching 30 - 40 milers at weekends without a second thought. Main thing is enjoy yourself go at your own pace and it will come.

 

[HLaB]

Well done Barry. I never left it as long but I think my first ride was only from my old flat to my old office and back on a Sunday, only 1.5miles; we've all got to star somewhere.

 

[Panter]

Well done


My first ride was just a few hundred yards and left me with legs like jelly

 

[Paul_iow]

Another newbie taking his 1st pedal strokes into the world of cycling. Not been on a bike for a few years and managed to go once around the village green, 1/4 mile or so.Not far but its a start. I forgot how scary it is being on a bike again.

 

[BarryP]

Thanks guys.

Out again tonight and did 7.5 miles. Really enjoyed it and felt 10 times better at the end of it. Happy days

 

[Jane Smart]

Hey well done. Like has been said, you made a start. I remember my first post on here,

"I got my bike out after 34 years" well that was about five weeks ago now and I have gradually built my distance up to 40 miles.

You will soon be there, but as has been said, remember to take rest days too

Oh and don't let the British weather put you off, it is nice sometimes cycling in the rain ( headwind not so good though



keep us posted

 

[BarryP]

Day 1 Ride - 3.6m
Day 2 Ride - 7.5m
Day 4 Ride - 11.7m
Day 6 Ride - 18.7m

Average speed up to approx 15mph

Loving every minute of it! Buying that bike is the best thing i've done in years. Happy days

lol, you don't half get a sore bum on these seat though!

 

[Aperitif]

No man is an island Barry...oo err! Welcome to the madhouse of CycleChat. When you have finished riding, take a cup of tea in the 'Café' and tell us about it in the thread: "Your ride today"...

 

[Jane Smart]

To add to what everyone else has said, well done to you. I too am new to cycling, 34 year break and now after 6 weeks have done a 40 miler! I just built it up gradually though. Keep up the good work

 

[Wheeledweenie]

I wobbled about two miles on my first ride a year and a half ago, now I do more that 100 miles a week. Well done for not going too far too soon, I went all the way to work (10 miles) too soon and in the wrong clothing and actually cried a bit on the way home because my legs hurt so much!

 

[peanut]

Well done


My first ride was just a few hundred yards and left me with legs like jelly

Chris what are you doing here ?

have you updated all those members map enquiries yet ?....