steve peat
Regular
- Location
- Mansfield
New bike new start but scared of riding! 24stone and daren't get on the saddle....
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mjr
Comfy armchair to one person & a plank to the next
- Location
- mostly Norfolk, sometimes Somerset
Why not? You're far from the largest gent to climb aboard! Did you learn as a child? If so, people rarely forget - it's like riding a bike. If not, then there are groups who can help adults get started cycling. Get on and get rolling... it's lovely out there (or it will be once this dratted fog blows away!) 
snorri
Legendary Member
- Location
- East coast, up a bit.
Start off with short trips, don't worry about the distance covered, just try increasing minutes in the saddle for the first few weeks. Better to go out four times in the day for 15 minutes each rather than once a day for an hour.
S-Express
Guest
If you are scared of riding, why did you buy a bike?
Slick
Guru
I'm going to hazard a guess and say it's because he's 24 stone and would prefer not to be.
As others have said, just do it, try not to be so self aware or self conscious and start with short flat rides. Everybody here started somewhere, I certainly did, and made myself chuckle every time I passed what I thought was my limit on my daily commute. Don't be so hard on yourself and enjoy.
S-Express
Guest
Lots of other ways of losing weight though. Far better to engage in something you enjoy, rather than taking on something which scares you. The outcome is likely to be better and more sustainable.
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steve peat
Regular
- Location
- Mansfield
I just feel to big on the bike
simon.r
Person
- Location
- Nottingham
I live not too far from you and you wouldn't be the biggest person I'd seen on a bike! Try the family route at Clipston Pines if you have a mountain bike.
S-Express
Guest
If that's the bike in your avatar, then it does look small - how tall are you?
You may be too tall for a bike, go to a proper bike shop and get the correct size frame. If you think your too heavy for a bike and self conscious then don't worry. Start cycling and the weight will fall off. Cyclists come in all shapes and sizes.
Slick
Guru
Loads of guys round here on bikes hardly fit in to the Chris Froome mold and it doesn't seem to work them. Get out and enjoy.
vickster
Legendary Member
Not if he doesn't change his eating habits it won't unfortunately, unless possibly doing 100s of miles
vickster
Legendary Member
Of course, but it won't be the panacea for weight loss without other lifestyle (i.e. Eating) changes.
