Back on the bike

[Cranky]

After about 12 years off the bike, I have just started riding again and have done a couple of laps around Lysterfield over the past couple of weeks. Loved it so much that I have just become a member.

Will try and get out on the Tuesday night rides in the next couple of weeks.

[alf]

Welcome Cranky.

The first few weeks back on two wheels after a long break are fantastic.

[Dregs]

Fantastic??? The first 2 weeks are *!! Then it starts to get better....slowly.

Once your legs, heart and lungs catch up a bit it improves from there.

Great work getting back on the bike tho! Once you get the feel back you'll be loving it in no time.

Cheers,

Dregs

[alf]

Fantastic??? The first 2 weeks are *!! Then it starts to get better....slowly.

I had a 25 year hiatus and became a professional couch potato (Olympic Level)

By the end of the 1st week I had so much energy I was getting up before 5am and going for a ride. My wife and kids thought I was on drugs.

Nowadays if I don't ride for 3 days in a row they pretty much push me out of the house.

After the 1st few weeks you have to work much harder to get the same kick.

[Cranky]

Luckily I have some fitness from other sports. 

My problem when I did a lap last Saturday was that I am overconfident for my current skill level.  In my mind I think I can ride like I use too.  Was overcooking quite a few corners on the downhills. Came way too close to some trees.

Have to say the trails at Lysty are great.  Massive improvement from when I use to ride around there in the 90's.