My first ride out.

[ian allinson]

Last week I went for a ride on my mountain bike for the first time in years, I used to be very fit kicboxing & circuits 3 times a week and then weight 3 nights a week, for 16yrs but 6yrs ago I retired from training at 38yr old,
But I,m missing being active as I now spend too long in my garage restoring motorbikes with a cheeky scotch or 4

So I took the plunge my first ride was a 2.5ml ride in 13.01 and I was buggered! just a week later my time is 10.15 but not so buggered and starting to enjoy it.

 

[biggs682]

@ian allinson you wait till the old Carlton is up and riding then you will enjoy it more

 

[ian allinson]

Im still uncertain if it is worth restoring as it will cost about £800 because the frame wants a complete paint job, I,m thinking a candy red metallic with gold pinstripes around the lugs and matching decals, then new wheels as they are too far gone basically I have a frame and forks!!!

 

[Ern1e]

"basically I have a frame and forks!!!"
Always a good place to start on any project lol.

 

[Mattonsea]

Well done Ian ,good work