New to cycling...

[Cyclecorfu]

Hi all I'm new to cycling,
Had a bike for a few years and never really used it.
Now I'm getting older and carrying a few pounds more than I would like, I fancy putting that old bike to some use.
Any advice into what sort of fitness/time/miles I should aim for each week?
Thanks

 

[MikeW-71]

To begin with just get out and ride. Set a target of, say, 5 miles and don't worry about how long it takes. Try and do that 2 or 3 times a week and you'll soon start to find it much easier and quicker. Then you can add a few miles.

Happy cycling!

 

[Dark46]

Hi and welcome to the forums.
I started with 3 miles a day a gradually built it up and now I`m doing 20+ miles in a ride everyday, I`ve done this over a month.

 

[Rickshaw Phil]

Hi and @Cyclecorfu.

What they said really ^^^^. Get out on regular shortish rides to start with, make it fun and increase the distance whenever you can.

Let us know how you're getting on.

 

[welsh dragon]

Hi. Welcome to the forum. just ride your bike. It doesnt matter how far or not, gradually go a bit further each week. Above all, have fun amd enjoy the ride.

 

[Dibs]

Can't really add anymore to the advice above.

 

[Cyclecorfu]

Just done 3.5 miles to my wife's work and back. First of many. Small step into the unknown. Looking forward to getting some cycling shorts!!!

 

[geekinaseat]

Nice one

Just enjoy it for now, if a ride stops being enjoyable don't push on and torture yourself just go home and go for another ride the next day.

You'll get fitter faster than you think, the main thing is to keep the enthusiasm and enjoy it!

 

[biggs682]

Just done 3.5 miles to my wife's work and back. First of many. Small step into the unknown. Looking forward to getting some cycling shorts!!!

see that was easy

 

[Cyclecorfu]

9.5 miles tonight, need them cycling shorts to hurry up and come!!!

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Welcome @Cyclecorfu

 

[Bryony]

 

[Cyclecorfu]

Done a 13 mile ride today, got my new shorts. What a difference they make!!! Want to break a 20 mile ride. Only thing is my speed. Its not fast. Will it come with more miles on bike? Or is it cause my weight? Obv it harder to ride with more weight than not!!!

 

[i hate hills]

Start slow and build your miles as you feel fit.....most of all enjoy.