Well I’ve only gone a bought a push bike now!! This is my new challenge to add to running. Like running I haven’t cycled since I was a young child!! As they say what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger!!
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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate
Well Shelley I have been a cyclist🚴♂️since I was 7 and only a runner🏃♂️ for less than a year 😊🏃I hope you enjoy your running and cycling now that spring has arrived early.
I hope so too....I pick it up tomorrow so let’s see how long before I fall off!
No you won't fall off, I am not sure how to advise a new cyclist, but don't go on busy roads, keep to cycle 🚴 paths or the places you run, as long as its not on main roads. 😊 🏃 🚴♂️
OldflossAdministratorGraduate
Yeyayayayay I love my bike too!!!
Think the last time I rode was when I was 11....I fell off and that was it. Can’t be as embarrassing as going out for my first run though......
I twisted my ankle... when I first got a bike..have fallen off any times since! Runs are safer I think 
Oh no....but the local kids might have a laugh tomorrow at my expense!
Jealousy
GranspeedGraduate
I did it the other way round - took up cycling again 3 years ago and then decided to try running this year. I don’t cycle in the winter- too much wind and rain for my sense of balance. But I really enjoy it in better weather. I reckon it will make a good pair with running. 🎉 Beware of busy roads tho’ especially until you have had a few test rides. And I do wear a VERY high viz top when on any road.
UnfitNoMoreGraduate
Or in the song I have... whatever doesn’t kill you, is gonna leave a scar!
Good on you... cycling is great alongside running!
Couchpotato2Graduate
And next 🏊♀️ and iff to the next triathlon!
Haha, I love swimming and always have. I used to be long distance swimmer not good at speed 🤣
That’s great, you can be a ultra triathlon person!
Yup... sounds like Shelly is heading to IronWoman status to me too!
The only thing ‘iron woman’ about me is my weight 😂😂
Not for long 😀
The shop person when I bought my trainers said to me after I said I was probably too fat to run that another customer is the same build as me and she does those 100km runs in the desert or something equally crazy. You can be big and fit!
Wow....just got to master the ‘fit’ side of it then 😂
Yep, getting there
Only 96km to go
Tell them to f##k off remember you’re always running faster than anyone sat on their sofa
Oh, have a look in YouTube to Rat Race "The Wall" It is an Ultra, from Carlisle to Newcastle along Hadrian Wall. Look at those guys. Not nimble marathon runners precisely. More like heavy rugby player-military type of blokes. Body weight is deceiving.
OMG 100km! I think I'll aim for 10 first.
I am planning to cross the Solent. At some point.
Wow 😮
Yes!! Tris are so much fun!!!
I’m starting to wonder about them... nothing like a challenge!
Check "Human Race"
Oh looks interesting!
Dorney Lake is fantastic. The atmosphere in these events is amazing, so supportive, no one looks down at you, on the contrary. They even organize Scootathlons for the kids!! I'll try to make a new post with some info about my favorite fun races. And where the cutest medals are to be found. I know, how shallow. I have a thing for cute medals.
Not shallow! Everyone loves medals surely this running malarkey is opening up so many events etc. Yes please do a post as I’m sure loads of people will be interested!
I’ve just a a quick look!! Perhaps a goal for 2020!!!
Yes good idea!
What a name? You made me laugh. You made my day.xxx
Bike_and_RunGraduate
I'm a cyclist who just started running this year. You'll love the freedom two wheels give you to explore further and easier.
Uphill is a hard slog, but downhill is so much fun!
mrshirtGraduate
Keep at it I started all this with an exercise bike , bought a real one and now use it every weekend soon to be more with better weather
Recently cycled over 50km in a few hours
ButtercupKidGraduate
Haven’t ridden a bike since the day I turned my head to call back to my husband and rode straight into a ditch ! You can’t be as bad as that, so relax and enjoy x
This is just a lovely weekend. I can't stop laughing. You made my dayxx
Made his too. I don’t think he’s ever laughed so much at anything. Sadist 😂
Glad you’ve enjoyed this post.
GryllotalpaGraduate
Congratulations! You are far from being the only one here! I am a 3 -season cyclist ( for fun) and multimodal commuter, using a push bike from and to the train. I started to run to keep active through the winter as I do not like riding when it is cold. I look forward to alternating riding and running after graduation!
The_Sausage_DragonGraduate
Yay! Good for you 👍🏻 I’m another cyclist giving this running thing a try (and enjoying it too!) They seem to work well together. Take it steady on the bike to start with, as others have said - ride on quiet roads and avoid busy times. Wear a helmet and something brightly coloured. Above all, enjoy! 😊
Herbert1960Graduate
Hi Shelly
I volunteer for British Cycling. They have an initiative to get more people out cycling. If you visit letsride.co.uk you will find group rides for all abilities. There are guided rides, social rides and Breeze rides on the system. Breeze are rides just for women. I’m a breeze leader and we are fully trained. It is national initiative so there should be rides in your area. It is all free, they ride at the pace of the slowest and ‘we never leave anyone behind on a Breeze ride’. Check it out. It’s a great way to meet new friends and gain confidence.
Thank you
Thank you for the tips.
happysoulsGraduate
I took up cycling again when I started couch to 5K. What transformed it for me was buying some of the gel padded shorts. Suddenly it was a comfortable experience and I was able to enjoy it at last! We had a fantastic summer of outdoors fun and looking forward to more this year! Have fun!
Well done cycling is good for those who can. Tried to learn to when i was a teenager. Nope didn't work for me. Too late now for me.
Didn’t work for me when I was younger either.....I’m going to give it another shot!! I didn’t think running was for me either!! I’ll be posting if I royally crash and burn!! 🤣🤣😂😂
Hi Shelley2310 you are npt going to Crash. Unlikely. It sounds hilarious. If you crash get up and give it a go again. Maybe! Mayve i will give it a go. Not so sure.
I’ll let you know how I get on 🤣
I learned in my 50s, it was bloody hard. One of the problems I had is that I never had a scooter or a tricycle or roller skaters, so my brain didn't understand that kind of motion. I asked my instructor to let me ride an adult tricycle for a bit, so my brain could get familiar with the speed on which things approached me while knowing that I was not going to fall. That did the trick. The problem I still have is that I don't enjoy it. Not one bit. It is sheer mental torture. My mechanic, who is also a very good instructor, told me that it is because I missed the play aspect of it, the being a kid out there with a bike, just having fun. So, knowing me, he is fitting my little cute cherry red Dahon bike with chunky new tyres, so I can throw myself into some muddy trails. That will also make it a bit less twitchy, which is one of the down sides of these kind of bike. But I am being pig headed about cycling for my own reasons. There are so many things we can do, enjoy and still challenge ourselves.
My oh half asked if I was having stabilisers fitted 😂😂 I’m 53
So what. hahaha...!!! If it means being with people you love having a laugh and being able to give that first powerful kick to the pedal- and finding the other one- without fear of falling, by all means, that is the way forward.
Haha
Hi Ladyofcastile, thank the the tips. I dont think I am going to enjoy it either. I won't say never.
I didn't want to spend the rest of my life looking at bikes and thinking: I cannot do that. It is bad enough that I never skated. Oh, well, next winter I will go ice skating...holding onto the plastic penguin...!
That will be enough.
I know where you are coming from, please go for it and fulfil your dreams.
Well I officially can’t ride!!
Deals1Graduate
I have a bike too. Enjoy it!! Cycling is great cos u can get to have a bit of a rest 😁😁
bizteachGraduate
Well done you. You will be applying for tryathlons soon
The jury’s out on that one!! But never say never! 😂😂
Great! I have thought about it, but only thought! I've been looking at this site raceatyourpace.co.uk this, I think is the only way I'd ever achieve one, doing it bit by bit lol
I started the running challenge with race at your pace this month for running. Started with 25 miles.
Wow! go you, very impressive. Let me know how you get on. I've had to rest this week due to a pulled muscle, but looking forward to getting out there today. Good luck to you hun.
How is it going.
Try the national cycle routes website, and choose family cycle rides, they are great for flat off road routes, usually through very pretty areas
Elfe5Graduate
Cycling and running go together really well for me too. Enjoy them both. 😄
RunnersGraduate
This Year I decided to
Learn to run - week 9 next week
Learn to swim - just finished first crash course and I’m swimming with a float
Learn to ride a bike - waiting for the spring
No I’m not thinking of doing a triathlon 😂 just got sick of putting things off 🙄
You'll be at the starting line of a Tri before you know. Just think of the sexy neoprene wet suit.
Haha....my dad said I looked like Michelin man in my running gear 😮😮
Haha...very funny, daddy...This just reminded me of a sign someone was holding during a race for us to see: It hurts because you are kicking arse!!
Ignore him your dad. Keep going dont look back. This is the beginning, you are the only one who can do this, for you and you only, whether in a wet suit or a penguin suit keep going.
BobbypizzaGraduate
I got back onto the bike this year after a long hiatus. I think what will help you is a patient cycling buddy. Luckily a guy in our parents wee group is cycling mad and was looking for a buddy so that helps. So I now go on half regular rides.
You can't really escape with headphones on a bike as sound awareness is very much part of the ride so having a buddy will make the ride more fun.
Fat_stabGraduate
I have after a gap of a couple of years for several reasons got back into cycling last year, almost cycling 2,000 over 7 months, or so cycling 20 or miles a day to/from work!
Good for you that is fab enjoy yourself x
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