Hi from carlisle cumbria

[flying start]

Hi all technically I'm not new but it must be 10 years since I was last on a bike. I've decided to give mountain biking another go, as I've had a few bad years with a loss of my 3 year old boy I find myself struggling with motivation and a bit of depression. I've kicked my diet into touch and now need to get fitter. I was never any good at running and always loved mountain biking. So my first ride out is tomorrow bank holiday I'm heading to winlatter forest. I'm only going to concentrate on my fitness for a few rides then hopefully get that feel for it again. Things have come on a long way since I last rode bikes being the big thing. I still have my custom built marida full suss 26" wheel it'll serenely do for now.

 

[DCBassman]

 

[Chris S]

 

[alicat]

Welcome! I'm currently housesitting in Maryport. I spent a lovely day in Carlisle on Friday soaking up the history. 😄

 

[furball]

Welcome. Lots of good cycling north and south of Carlisle. I live the other side of the border and work in Carlisle.

 

[raleighnut]

 

[flying start]

Thanks for the welcome back guys. We'll my first ride out went good I was surprised how well I got around both red/black routes. Heading into the lakes Friday night after work.

 

[Captain Scarlet]

Hello and welcome, also live in Carlisle myself, spend most of time on the road bike so must get out on the MTB again soon.

Happy riding 👍

 

[postman]

. Heading into the lakes Friday night after work.

Just a little tip.you WILL find it easier cycling on land,not that I know much about cycling,you will find the humour on here is brilliant.

 

[Solocle]

Down South here, although I've been to Cumbria a couple of times, most recently I came through Carlisle on LEJOG.

The Lake District is lovely, although the hills are murder! For a recovery ride after a nice spin up beside the M6 to Gretna could be an option:

 

[flying start]


Down South here, although I've been to Cumbria a couple of times, most recently I came through Carlisle on LEJOG.



The Lake District is lovely, although the hills are murder! For a recovery ride after a nice spin up beside the M6 to Gretna could be an option:
Wow very nice indeed. We call it the back road to Gretna. Didn't do much after my few rides after falling very ill with a chest infection it stopped me in my tracks.


 

[Mad Doug Biker]

Hello!