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[gelfy666]

hello im Gelf from Telford in the UK.

im 42yrs old now and for the last 20 yrs i havent done much exercise and even less cycling, ive gone from 85kg to 120kg in weight but i do have a large frame 6' 3".

ive recent started to cycle again but im finding ive got very little strength in my legs anymore.... after just 4 miles they are just wasted, so i thought id join your forum for some advice and encouragement.

thanks for reading.

 

[Spinney]

Hello, welcome to CycleChat!
There are plenty of people on here who have started off like you - don't worry about rubber legs, just enjoy cycling what you can and you will be surprised how quickly leg strength builds up. And if you eat sensibly, cycling is a great way to help you to lose weight as well.

 

[welsh dragon]

Hi welcome from powys. Hope you enjoy the forum. There are plenty of people who can help you. Just ask away.

 

[Biker Joe]

Hi and
Just ride little and often to start with and gradually you'll get into the swing of it.
Just get out and enjoy yourself.
It all takes time but keep at it and you'll get results.
You made a good decision to take up cycling again. It will do you no end of good.

 

[Andy Jeffery]

Hi Gelf, Hello from up the road in Market Drayton. I was the same as you 6 weeks ago. I was 110kg it's getting less now and 5 miles nearly killed me. This weekend I have ridden 63 miles over two days. It's only a no and if I can do it anybody can. Good luck and keep peddling!

Cheers Andy.

 

[Rickshaw Phil]

Hi Gelf and from Shrewsbury.

As others have said; keep at it. Ride regularly (doesn't mean every day as your legs need recovery time) and increase your mileage from time to time and you'll improve pretty well.

We'll have you doing century rides before you know it.

 

[gelfy666]

Hi Gelf, Hello from up the road in Market Drayton. I was the same as you 6 weeks ago. I was 110kg it's getting less now and 5 miles nearly killed me. This weekend I have ridden 63 miles over two days. It's only a no and if I can do it anybody can. Good luck and keep peddling!

Cheers Andy.

Market Drayton.... my home town, well a little place called Peplow, but i still come to Drayton regularly.

 

[biggs682]

@gelfy666 afternoon and get out on your bike

 

[gelfy666]

thanks everyone..... ill keep at it, either the road bike or the MTB, its just frightening how unfit ive become.... cycling 20+ miles used to be easy and climbs were no problem, now its just embarassing(sp).

 

[Andy Jeffery]

Market Drayton.... my home town, well a little place called Peplow, but i still come to Drayton regularly.

Well if you ever fancy some company on a ride let me know

 

[ScotiaLass]

I'm quite new here too....back in the saddle after 6 years.
Aiming for weight loss and fitness but most of all, the pure enjoyment of cycling again!

 

[Bryony]

to the forum, don't worry your legs will soon find their strength again just go out little and often and most if all enjoy .

 

[nicholas]

Hi started the same as you two months ago 6ft 2 and 118kg. Getting fitter every day stick with it you will love it here really friendly and loads of info

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Welcome Gelf!
Great you are enjoying the bike, no worries, fitness will come.
Lots of encouragement from all of us on CC

 

[gelfy666]

thank you for all being so friendly, do you think i should just stick to riding the 1 bike to begin with? MTB or Road