Age limit on mtb rides!

[steve_sordy]

I was on hols in Tenerife last week (nice!) I came across a bike hire place in Los Christianos that had a load of emtbs and mtbs.
Except it wasn't bike hire it was guided rides/tours. It looked like a professional operation. The emtbs were Levos.

Anyway, in I went and asked the usual questions. The guy steered me towards the "Tour of Masca Valley and lush Laurisilva forest". I had a quick look at the pictures as he scrolled through their website and thought it looked tame - too much tarmac. I asked about the "MTB adventure from Teide national park to the sea". That looked more like it! I wasn't in a position to go on one and he was clearing up after the last guided ride, so I left him to it, just took the website details.

Outdoor adventures in Tenerife

I had a look just now and they have an age limit of 14 -65 - "for insurance reasons"!!!! FFS! What a disappointment.

 

[Tonybro]

FFS! Hire a bike and then just follow them! Do I have to come up with all the solutions?

 

[The EMF]

FFS! Hire a bike and then just follow them! Do I have to come up with all the solutions?

You’re the man Tony

 

[steve_sordy]

It's following the van 2500m up the side of the volcano that might be the problem!

 

[The Hodge]

So to mask your disappointment did you go on the Kayak & snorkeling tour your link above leads you to ?

 

[steve_sordy]

So to mask your disappointment did you go on the Kayak & snorkeling tour your link above leads you to ?

I used to be a very keen sailboarder, but those days are behind me now. I wish that I could say the same about my back problems.

 

[EMTBSEAN]

I used to be a very keen sailboarder, but those days are behind me now. I wish that I could say the same about my back problems.

Me too Steve, I feel your pain only too well my friend

 

[ZygZag]

I was on hols in Tenerife last week (nice!) I came across a bike hire place in Los Christianos that had a load of emtbs and mtbs.
Except it wasn't bike hire it was guided rides/tours. It looked like a professional operation. The emtbs were Levos.

Anyway, in I went and asked the usual questions. The guy steered me towards the "Tour of Masca Valley and lush Laurisilva forest". I had a quick look at the pictures as he scrolled through their website and thought it looked tame - too much tarmac. I asked about the "MTB adventure from Teide national park to the sea". That looked more like it! I wasn't in a position to go on one and he was clearing up after the last guided ride, so I left him to it, just took the website details.

Outdoor adventures in Tenerife

I had a look just now and they have an age limit of 14 -65 - "for insurance reasons"!!!! FFS! What a disappointment.

I'm turning 80 this year. I just came back from the Dominican Republic where I rented an e-bike. I was with two much younger friends. The rental shop said I was the oldest mountain bike rider that they have rented to. We went with a guide and he took us on a variety of trails, some very technical. By the way, I've been mountain biking for over 50 years and e-biking on my Turbo Levo for three years.

 

[EMTBSEAN]

I'm turning 80 this year. I just came back from the Dominican Republic where I rented an e-bike. I was with two much younger friends. The rental shop said I was the oldest mountain bike rider that they have rented to. We went with a guide and he took us on a variety of trails, some very technical. By the way, I've been mountain biking for over 50 years and e-biking on my Turbo Levo for three years.

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Wow, 80 years of age, I’m not going to sound patronising but absolute respect to you

 

[Binhill1]

Even basic holiday travel insurance is limited if over 65. Like crystal ski , expedia to name a couple they won't look at you.

 

[Moshe]

FFS! Hire a bike and then just follow them! Do I have to come up with all the solutions?

Yes, you do. With knowledge comes responsibility.

 

[Tonybro]

they won't look at you.

In your Orange 'Tango' suit, I won't even look at you!

 

[Binhill1]

In your Orange 'Tango' suit, I won't even look at you!

Been round the world that suit. Saved me a lot of soakings . Remember folk laughing in Nigeria till it started 🌧 raining. Had to sleep with it on or it would have gone walkies.

 

[steve_sordy]

I'm turning 80 this year. I just came back from the Dominican Republic where I rented an e-bike. I was with two much younger friends. The rental shop said I was the oldest mountain bike rider that they have rented to. We went with a guide and he took us on a variety of trails, some very technical. By the way, I've been mountain biking for over 50 years and e-biking on my Turbo Levo for three years.

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Respect! My plan is to be still riding my emtb when I'm 90; only 18 years and 4 months to go! Great, what a thing to look forward to, more than 18 years on an emtb - they might be hoverbikes by then!

I'd rather go out in a crash than in my sleep in a chair dreaming about "the good old days".

 

[endo_alley]

Do I have to come up with all the solutions?

If your life is anything like mine, then - YES!

 

[OldBean]

@ 83 I cant find a travel insurance co that will cover me for even a gentle "mount Etna" escorted ride...
Anybody found a travel insurance Co that will??????

 

[Binhill1]

@ 83 I cant find a travel insurance co that will cover me for even a gentle "mount Etna" escorted ride...
Anybody found a travel insurance Co

I thought BMC but after a quick shifty . Don't do cycle touring or mountain biking . But ok for rock climbing work that one out. Nightmare once over 65 even basic travel some won't look at you. Good luck.

 

[steve_sordy]

@ 83 I cant find a travel insurance co that will cover me for even a gentle "mount Etna" escorted ride...
Anybody found a travel insurance Co that will??????

Ha ha, you need saving from yourself!!
How sad. Is this what we all have to look forward to?

 

[Pdoz]

I had a look just now and they have an age limit of 14 -65 - "for insurance reasons"!!!! FFS! What a disappointment.

But the same advert has this picture....perhaps they don't check ID ?

 

[OldBean]

Ha ha, you need saving from yourself!!
How sad. Is this what we all have to look forward to?

You and me both mate! Eventually found one that will do it but not above 2500m! Ha do they think will get that high and anyway by the time I stop falling I'll be below that anyway.... DO IT WHILE YOU CAN