Ming the Merciless
There is no mercy
- Location
- Inside my skull
The only defeat is not to attempt to ride. As long as you get out , no matter how far, and whether you turn round, it will be a win.
Starting again
- Thread starter daisyj
- Start date
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Thank you, I'm starting to look forward to it now.
Jameshow
Veteran
Don't worry about it!
We all have to start again at different points in our cycling career an illness, a crash, even just getting out on dark nights takes that extra mental energy to do.
I'd suggest setting a small achievable plan, like riding round the block, this allows you to go out without pressure. Check the bikes ok, check you feel comfortable on it, If you feel good you can extend it.
We all have to start again at different points in our cycling career an illness, a crash, even just getting out on dark nights takes that extra mental energy to do.
I'd suggest setting a small achievable plan, like riding round the block, this allows you to go out without pressure. Check the bikes ok, check you feel comfortable on it, If you feel good you can extend it.
Some good tips there, thank you.
Thank you for the encouragement
No worries - sometimes we all need a poke to get back in the saddle and start that journey back towards sorting ourselves out
stevey
Guru
- Location
- sutton coldfield
Same here it's been 3 yrs what with one thing and another. Moving house next week to an area we now well so will picking up where we left off already planned a slow 10 mile round trip for the first few weeks.
Good for you, I hope you enjoy your rides.
iluvmybike
Über Member
Yep I know the mendips - hard to avoid 'up' round there! No Blagdon Hill for you then!!
I managed
Update: I managed the six mile loop today. I did have to stop on a couple of hills but still absolutely loved the ride. I'll be going out again over the weekend. Thanks for all the encouragement 😊.
Update: I managed the six mile loop today. I did have to stop on a couple of hills but still absolutely loved the ride. I'll be going out again over the weekend. Thanks for all the encouragement 😊.
Toshiba Boy
N+1er
- Location
- By the beach, West Zummerzet
Well done daisyj 👏
Ming the Merciless
There is no mercy
- Location
- Inside my skull
Great stuff. Keep at it and soon it will become a habit
Well done! Another thing that I have found really helps is finding a good group of people to go out cycling with. Some cycle clubs will focus on the traditional 28mph MAMIL types, but you will likely find clubs that are much more on the social side or which offer a social side. I ride with a social group from my local club. I may graduate to the "steady group" one of these weeks but at the moment we are a mixed bag of pensioners and youngsters who like to go for a ride , wait for each other on hills etc and grab a cake and coffee half way round.
That sounds like a great group to ride with. I’ve made contact with a local community group, so may try their next ride. My partner also cycles, so I do a mix of solo riding and with company.