Bike riding for beginners.

[Mike1942]

Previously I posted in a reply that I intended to compete in a duathalon. Well I have bought a new mountain bike. The running bit I can handle but the bike is proving a bit scary !!!. I can't go on the road as I wobble and cant give hand signals. (I need 2 hands on the bars) . Luckily the duathalon at Sherwood Pines is all off road. It's going to be fun learning to ride again.

Never believe them when they say ...,. " It's a bit like riding a bike ....you never forget," With PD all sence of balance goes "out the window".

[runner56]

Sounds interesting. What sort if distances is the 'race?

[Mike1942 Graduate10 in reply to runner56]

Hi it's ,5k run followed by 20 k bike ride and finishes with another 3k run..,..

[runner56 in reply to Mike1942]

Nice. Hope it all goes well 🏃🚲🏃👍🍻

[davelinks Graduate10]

Mike, easier said than done I suppose but try and relax more on the bars.. I'm really impressed, you back on a bike at 76.. my brother in-law goes out with 7 of his mates on a cycle run every week, he's 70 some are older well up in the 70s, they call themselves the wild bunch!😁so no age a barrier is it!

[misswobble Graduate10 in reply to davelinks]

I am rubbish on a bike so I feel your concern

Sherwood pines should be a soft landing if you do come off

Good for you for giving it a go. Good luck 😀

[Mike1942 Graduate10 in reply to davelinks]

I would prefer to have an engine. Spent many years in Motocross. Now it's all down to Mike power.ô

[Mike1942 Graduate10 in reply to davelinks]

Recon they listen to , Stepenwolf .,....,,,"born to be wild"

[davelinks Graduate10 in reply to Mike1942]

No, it's just a name!

[misswobble Graduate10]

Yeah baby! 😃

[Razouski]

My Dad has just bought a bike at the age of 82. He hasn't ridden since he was in his 50s but he's gradually getting more steady and less wobbly. I had to learn to do the balance thing after having inner ear damage and loosing all balance. I couldn't walk back then, but gradually I've retrained my brain and learnt to run and learnt how to ride my bike again, so I'm sure you can do this.

I like the idea of a duathalon and may look out for one in my area.

Good luck with your training.

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to Razouski]

It does sound fun!

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate]

Wow... go you! Good luck and have a great time

[Mike1942 Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

The new bike came today. Hydraulic disc brakes on a bike plus ,27 gears ! ! ! O well I am totally committed now. No turning back. Mike

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to Mike1942]

That sounds incredible... let us know how it goes please.. and take care!!

[Mike1942 Graduate10]

The times are coming down. Practice yesterday saw the 20 k bike ride (all off road) completed in 1.32.37 hrs followed by 3k run in 28.23 mins (Tom Tom time). Just needs a pre bike time (for 5k ) of sub 35 mins to make me happy.

[Mike1942 Graduate10 in reply to Mike1942]

And down again. Today , I did "the full monty". ,,5/20 and 3k. ,5 km run sub 34 ,mins. 20km bike ride 1hr 42mins. 3km run sub ,24mins well chuffed.