First Time Out On The New Mountain Bike

[Scorpion]

Okay then, just been out for the first time and I must admit I feel ill!

Should have taken it real easy the first time, stayed on the flat, got used to the gears etc but no, I had to do hills! Not steep hills mind, but they were like the Eiger to me!

Still I've got to keep at it, I'm 52 and apart from walking the dog I've had no real exercise since I quit the gym 5 years ago. Gonna take it easy now and work my way up gradually.

I must admit though the bike was fantastic and I'm looking forward to my next effort.

Think I'll strap the bike carrier and bike on the back of the Surf and try one of the local cycle paths, that should confuse the 'Greenies', a 4X4 and a mountain bike!

Will let anyone who's interested know how I get on!

[dirtydog]

i got back on the bike recently too! what bike do you ride?

[Scorpion]

GT Avalanche 1.0, the 2008 model with hydraulic brakes.

Did a lot of research before buying and this bike came highly recommended for beginners and intermediate users.

[mckirdy-services]

Okay then, just been out for the first time and I must admit I feel ill!

Should have taken it real easy the first time, stayed on the flat, got used to the gears etc but no, I had to do hills! Not steep hills mind, but they were like the Eiger to me!

Still I've got to keep at it, I'm 52 and apart from walking the dog I've had no real exercise since I quit the gym 5 years ago. Gonna take it easy now and work my way up gradually.

I must admit though the bike was fantastic and I'm looking forward to my next effort.

Think I'll strap the bike carrier and bike on the back of the Surf and try one of the local cycle paths, that should confuse the 'Greenies', a 4X4 and a mountain bike!

Will let anyone who's interested know how I get on!

you do know that to
1) be green
2) get fit

you need to actually cycle the bike and not just tow it on the surf

[corsetts]

Very nice bike !

Did you enjoy it though? Ok, not the feeling ill part but when you got home afterwards?

that should confuse the 'Greenies', a 4X4 and a mountain bike

I know what yoe mean I have a large MTB Britain sticker one side of the Surf, a bright Yellow local cycling club sticker the other side and a bike rack on the back.

Cheers

Chris

[Scorpion]

Yes, I did enjoy it thanks. My legs were like lead afterwards but I'm taking my time now to build up distance and time out.

I was going to go back out today, but it's normal British summer weather ............. p***ing down!

[POPEYE]

Sore bum and stiff legs have you? it's out of shape you are young skypeddeler
my son just got a Marin rocky ridge tri burner?? hydralic brakes, paid over a grand for it from the states, mad!!! i'd have wanted an engine in it for that money

[BIG GENERAL]

if you have an exercise bike do half an hour a day on that builds up your muscles for the real thing.