New, sort of, to cycling

[DHA]

Hi,

I used to ride a fair bit, MTB mainly but not serious off-road stuff. I then bought a road bike a few years back, but illness meant no riding for the best part of 2 years.

So here I am today, 3 rides in and struggling up hills with no cycling fitness what so-ever. But so far I am enjoying it, road bike has been the one I have used so far but I might venture out on the MTB as well. But I am very nervous of descending, not sure if being older has meant I am more concerned if I come off???

Great forum this for hints and tips

Cheers

Dave

 

[Klaus]

Hi,

I used to ride a fair bit, MTB mainly but not serious off-road stuff. I then bought a road bike a few years back, but illness meant no riding for the best part of 2 years.

So here I am today, 3 rides in and struggling up hills with no cycling fitness what so-ever. But so far I am enjoying it, road bike has been the one I have used so far but I might venture out on the MTB as well. But I am very nervous of descending, not sure if being older has meant I am more concerned if I come off???

Great forum this for hints and tips

Cheers

Dave

Only started regular riding this spring after 25+ yrs of driving cars (still do).
Only done just under 200 miles this year, slowly building up stamina and technique (I want to do touring some time).
On long hills I still need to stop at least twice. Descending can be scary, but it's fun over stretches with good visibility.
Anyway, enjoy the rides!

 

[Chamfus Flange]

Welcome.

Keep it going and take your time. Build up slowly in distance, speed and difficulty. You'll get where you want to be soon enough.

 

[bauldbairn]

Hello Dave and welcome to the Cycle Chat forums.

Good luck with your challenges - as others have said don't push for to much too soon and enjoy it.