Cycling. It's infectious!

[fossyant]

I've always cycled. My dad used to get up to tricks as a lad (I am only finding out now I am 45) but I am the only one that cycles regular in the family (except my own kids/missus).

Anti cyclist golfer brother in law has bought a bike and one for my sister. He is hooked and has become a Boardman brand hore (his admission).

My dad, now 70, has got my brothers old Emelle MTB and started riding it. He has brought it down to the caravan and rides to the paper shop and back with a view to going a little further for a pint or two at local pubs. For a BSO it's actually ok. My brother hardly used it, no suspension, but it all works well. I serviced it about 5 years ago and it's been used once since, hence my dad using it.

It's spreading. Watch out. It's infectious.

 

[summerdays]

My family were here yesterday and my 5 year old niece wanted to tell me (not any of the rest of the aunts and uncles), that she could now cycle

 

[fossyant]

Good going.

I was actually shocked my brother in law took it up. He had a hip replacement some years back (he is early 40s but it was degenerative) and had been getting a little trouble from it. I said cycling is non impact and would strengthen his muscles around the joint (same with shoulders) and support it better.

So he did.

Must say I do like the smooth welding on Boardman.

 

[TVC]

My nephew bought a road bike last year after he got roped in to do a charity ride, a couple of weeks ago he did his first century. Nice.

 

[TissoT]

To late I am already infected .. I live on bread n water

 

[fossyant]

Keep em coming.

 

[G3CWI]

Failed to infect anyone here.

 

[sight-pin]

My brother in law is 65 tomorrow and he's cycling 65 miles. I can't wait till he's 100.

My doctor told me i have the lungs equivalent of a man over 100 years of age.....so he should still be at least riding 20 to 25 miles lol
Edit, I'm also 65

 

[fossyant]

Failed to infect anyone here.

You need to keep trying. Even my injuries and crashes don't seem to put off the relatives.

 

[twentysix by twentyfive]

Re-infected Mrs 26 in recent years and infected #2 daughter. Even #1 daughter has been for a ride this year.

 

[twentysix by twentyfive]

My brother in law is 65 tomorrow and he's cycling 65 miles. I can't wait till he's 100.

I've said to many to come on my 100 miles on my 100th birthday ride. I asked #1 daughter to ride but she said she'd make the cakes. So it's all sorted

 

[fossyant]

I was even talking about 29ers and 650Bs to my dad and saying how daft 3 wheel sizes were. I had been at the pub with him.

 

[twentysix by twentyfive]

Given it's only 10 years away, I'm hoping to fit be for the ride too

You are most welcome Rocky

 

[ScotiaLass]

I've always cycled. My dad used to get up to tricks as a lad (I am only finding out now I am 45) but I am the only one that cycles regular in the family (except my own kids/missus).

Anti cyclist golfer brother in law has bought a bike and one for my sister. He is hooked and has become a Boardman brand hore (his admission).

My dad, now 70, has got my brothers old Emelle MTB and started riding it. He has brought it down to the caravan and rides to the paper shop and back with a view to going a little further for a pint or two at local pubs. For a BSO it's actually ok. My brother hardly used it, no suspension, but it all works well. I serviced it about 5 years ago and it's been used once since, hence my dad using it.

It's spreading. Watch out. It's infectious.

My daughter (20) and her boyfriend have just bought new bikes, after not cycling since they were very young

 

[mjr]

Something's going on. There were so many riders out on the fens today, it was close whether we saw more cycles or cars once we were off the main roads (well, the slightly wider roads). Wonderful to see it.