Oh what's that at the back of the shed

Hi All
Just signed up on here
I've recently dug out my old mountain bike from the back of the shed, stripped it down and cleaned and greased it all. I'm hoping to get back in the saddle to try and lose some (a lot) weight.

I would appreciate it if anyone could point me in the direction of any previous posts regarding a good programme to follow, so as not to kill myself on my first ride

Thanks Roy

Just dont go mad, each person will vary.

With a name like that it would have to be rollers...

Welcome and I'll get out of the way before someone comes along to steal all your calories for you.

Yes i was mad already

Welcome !

Start off with short trips, 20 minutes will be enough, don't worry about speed or miles covered, just get out and do a little often.

Welcome to the forum

Hiya

Welcome - just get out and enjoy your rides

Welcome

Welcome.

As a newly born again cyclist myself I found best was to use the bike for short jobs/ trips- i.e. supermarket/ meetings in town/ going to see friends- that way you're not thinking about how much you're doing or any targets, then once you're fitter/ more confident you can devise your own routine and work up to bigger aims.

Have a read of this, http://theamazing39stonecyclist.wordpress.com/
The author, a guy called Gaz is a regular contributing member of this parish and all round good egg. His name on here is gb155, seek him and he read his posts. He's an inspiration to all

welcome

Wow loads of responses quickly
Thanks everyone, some sensible advice.
Went out for about 15mins today, just to dust off the cobwebs (from me and the cycle).
Was probably just enough for day one!
And thanks smokeysmoo I'll have a read of his post.

Thanks again for the advice and the welcome

Roy

Hi

Cream Egg? :0)

Thanks Smokes

The Cheque is in the post

Op, feel free to ask me anything if you so desire