RedFeend
Well-Known Member
- Location
- Crowland, South Lincolnshire
I have recently got my new bike and started pedalling again after a great many years.
What is the best way to rebuild my fitness from a very poor base level. An accident resulted in a broken back 23 years ago and at last the medics have said I can cycle - my old drop handlebars. So, I am unfit, overweight and the wrong side of 50.
It is flat here I live but this does mean there is always a back wind.
Assuming I try to gradually increase my distance. What is the best way to ride? My goals are to get fitter, lose weight and enjoy being out and about.
Do I try to keep a steady speed all the way?
Do I go at a steady pace and then rest for a few minutes and repeat.
Do I alternate between spinning and pushing myself.
Or, do I just amble along, enjoy the scenery and the bike?
Advice greatfully received.
What is the best way to rebuild my fitness from a very poor base level. An accident resulted in a broken back 23 years ago and at last the medics have said I can cycle - my old drop handlebars. So, I am unfit, overweight and the wrong side of 50.
It is flat here I live but this does mean there is always a back wind.
Assuming I try to gradually increase my distance. What is the best way to ride? My goals are to get fitter, lose weight and enjoy being out and about.
Do I try to keep a steady speed all the way?
Do I go at a steady pace and then rest for a few minutes and repeat.
Do I alternate between spinning and pushing myself.
Or, do I just amble along, enjoy the scenery and the bike?
Advice greatfully received.