velocipede Posted September 19, 2008 Report Share Posted September 19, 2008 Just bought an old Martyn Ashton sig Cannondale with a nice spec....Maguras, Middleburn, etcBUT.....I'm 42 yrs old and think I may have bitten off more than I can chew! Can't pull a wheelie let alone do anything else!Anyone else out there just started out and is an old git like me??? Any tips?? Or should I give it up as a bad job?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Manual Posted September 19, 2008 Report Share Posted September 19, 2008 I rode with a 40-odd year old guy when I was 16 in Bristol. He was the same, couldn't wheelie or anything. I was out and about last year (again in Bris) and he rode past. I shouted hi, he stopped and we had a bit of a mess about for an hour or so. He was no Chris Akrigg, but could certainly ride (a fair bit better than me I have to say!). I'd stick at it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
am-i-bothered Posted September 19, 2008 Report Share Posted September 19, 2008 your not to old until you kick that bucket! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balthazor Posted September 19, 2008 Report Share Posted September 19, 2008 Your only too old when you cant get on the bike lol, im 38 in a few weeks time and im sure i will be riding well into my 40s.Thing is even if you were 15 or so and just starting you would be exactly the same ie unable to wheelie etc.Its all about practice patience and determination regardless of your age, stick with it trials is for all ages and abilitys have fun and enjoy it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r2wtrials Posted September 19, 2008 Report Share Posted September 19, 2008 I am 43 soon... my 3 riding mates are 42, 43 and 45!!! We have just started again after a 5 year lay off and are back to beginners standard again but it is such a laugh when we ride together, who cares if we can't back hop everything I am doing it again to keep fit for my motorcycle trials whilst i take a break from that... and the techniques learnt will be put to good effect when i get the Beta back out again... possibly!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmileyBaldyBloke Posted September 19, 2008 Report Share Posted September 19, 2008 I'm 37 and only started about 2 months; albeit could already wheelie my mountain bike.I try and ride everyday for 20 mins and once a week for a few hours - starting to see some real progress now.Also, visited Essex Trails Club on a practice day which really helped a lotWhere are you based? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyB Posted September 19, 2008 Report Share Posted September 19, 2008 'r2wtrials' ... my 3 riding mates are 42, 43 and 45!!! Point of order there mate - I'm 41 not 42!!Velocipede - you're never too old. Get out there, have fun and enjoy it. Find some people to ride with. Its much more fun that riding on your own. Click on the `county' link in your signature info and you'll find out who is in your area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoze Posted September 19, 2008 Report Share Posted September 19, 2008 You're never too old. Just practice and remember to have fun!It'll all come in good time If you don't mine me asking, where did you get your name from? Are you of a sailing persuasion?Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r2wtrials Posted September 19, 2008 Report Share Posted September 19, 2008 'r2wtrials' ... my 3 riding mates are 42, 43 and 45!!! Point of order there mate - I'm 41 not 42!!Velocipede - you're never too old. Get out there, have fun and enjoy it. Find some people to ride with. Its much more fun that riding on your own. Click on the `county' link in your signature info and you'll find out who is in your area.... sorry, i thought you looked 42 See you tomorrow for our Swindon ride The "have fun" bit is the most important part... and you must be able to laugh at yourself, because everyone else will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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