Turning 30

[andylaw79]

I think 'life changing' was the phrase you were looking for!

Well spotted, serves me right for half listening to an answer phone message at the same time

 

[punkypossum]

I found turning 35 far more depressing - that's officially middle aged and definitely well on the way to 40

 

[tyred]

In reality, I feel happier and more at peace with life and myself now than when I was turning twenty

 

[mondobongo]

Turning 40 is far far worse. Its taken me 18 months to get my head around it.

 

[Priscilla Parsley]

mmm interesting mixed responses, I wonder how many got more into cycling at 30, I only got obsessed with it in my 30th year.

 

[HelenD123]

mmm interesting mixed responses, I wonder how many got more into cycling at 30, I only got obsessed with it in my 30th year.

I got into cycling in my very early 30s. One of the best things I've done (except for today when it's decided to snow after I've cycled to work).

 

[AdamBlade]

Yep, I started commuting when I was 29 and really got the bug when I hit 30. I now commute daily and try to get out at the weekends when possible.

 

[summerdays]

I found turning 35 far more depressing - that's officially middle aged and definitely well on the way to 40

The reason I found 35 more depressing was having to tick the box that said 35-44 on forms - somehow 44 seemed really old - problem is I've only a few more years before I would have to tick the next box now!!!

I got into cycling in my very early 30s. One of the best things I've done (except for today when it's decided to snow after I've cycled to work).

Late 30's for me... wish I had discovered it earlier...

In reality for me turning 30 was no big deal - party with the friends etc, as I was happy with my life. I had a friend who has refused/ignored both his 30th and 40th birthday's completely.

 

[cookiemonster]

I will hit the big 3-0 in 7 months.

 

[ianrauk]

Didn't bother me turning 30, even less turning 40.
Also didn't do anything special for those birthdays, much to the chagrin to Mrs Ianrauk.

And following up on previous posters, after not being on a bike for 18 years.. getting back on one at the age of 40 was one of the best things I have ever done..

 

[alecstilleyedye]

i got back into cycling at 36, having ridden for a bit in my early 20s. as they say a regular cyclist has the fitness level of someone 10 years younger, i'll be doing 30 again later this year.

 

[cookiemonster]

Been cycling since I was 10.

 

[Speicher]

Whenever you approach a birthday ending in 0, you might be told there are things you are too old for.

Until recently, I was beginning to think I would be too old for long hair at forty eleven, but no, I am not.

I have also been told I am too old to wear orange. You can guess whether or not I took notice of that.

 

[magnatom]

I started cycle commuting when I was 32, and now (36 in May) I am starting to cycle just for fun. I've been sporty all of my life, but the advantage of cycling as you get older is that it is low impact. At least, it is supposed to be low impact!

 

[HelenD123]

I started cycle commuting when I was 32, and now (36 in May) I am starting to cycle just for fun. I've been sporty all of my life, but the advantage of cycling as you get older is that it is low impact. At least, it is supposed to be low impact!

Not when you fall off!