Hello from Reading .

[JohnJohn]

Hello I'm John. Just starting mountain biking at 56 years old. I thought I'd be the only old fart but it appears not !

Do the forum members have meet up's? I'd be really interested in attending if so.
I wouldn't mind being shown the ropes around Swinley Forest...
Best regards to all !!

 

[khorn]

Welcome John and no, you are not the only old fart here

Karsten

 

[JohnJohn]

Welcome John and no, you are not the only old fart here

Karsten

 

[JohnJohn]

Thanks Karsten !
Picking my Levo up on Monday.
I feel like a ten year old , so excited ?

 

[khorn]

Thanks Karsten !
Picking my Levo up on Monday.
I feel like a ten year old , so excited ?

Trust me, you won’t regret!

Karsten

 

[MuddyFunster]

Hey John,

Welcome to the forum.

I live in Reading too and am a regular around Swinley, so if you want a meet up please feel free to give me a shout. I'm not an instructor but have been riding MTB/Moto-cross for years so may be able to impart a bit of wisdom if needed (or required)

I'm pretty sure it's a fact that E-MTB has given us older guys a new lease of life, and at 52 I'm so loving the enthusiasm for MTB my Levo has given me.

/MuddyFunster (AKA Phil)

 

[Pukmeister]

Thats the thing with ebikes, they are ideal for all us old farts to pedal about on and pretend we are still young.

 

[JohnJohn]

Hey John,

Welcome to the forum.

I live in Reading too and am a regular around Swinley, so if you want a meet up please feel free to give me a shout. I'm not an instructor but have been riding MTB/Moto-cross for years so may be able to impart a bit of wisdom if needed (or required)

I'm pretty sure it's a fact that E-MTB has given us older guys a new lease of life, and at 52 I'm so loving the enthusiasm for MTB my Levo has given me.

/MuddyFunster (AKA Phil)

 

[JohnJohn]

Thanks Phil, that's really kind of you !!
Yes , I'll take you up on that offer.
I'm free most Sundays and Mondays.
Let me know if those days suit you ! I'd be most grateful ?
Thanks again

John

 

[JohnJohn]

Thats the thing with ebikes, they are ideal for all us old farts to pedal about on and pretend we are still young.

 

[JohnJohn]

Never give in mate ?

 

[Rusty]

I feel like a ten year old , so excited ?

Just remember - you won't bounce like a 10 year old .... I know from 50 years trying to remain a 10 year old

 

[JohnJohn]

Just remember - you won't bounce like a 10 year old .... I know from 50 years trying to remain a 10 year old

 

[JohnJohn]

Fair point but I just cant wait to get started. I've planned a 30 mile ride straight from the shop.

 

[MuddyFunster]

Thanks Phil, that's really kind of you !!
Yes , I'll take you up on that offer.
I'm free most Sundays and Mondays.
Let me know if those days suit you ! I'd be most grateful ?
Thanks again

John

Hi John,
At the current time, Sunday's and Monday's are good for me too. Was going to head up there tomorrow if you want to meet up? I know for you it's 'new bike day' so I'll completely understand if you'll just want to prop it up and stare at it for a while rather than ride it

Phil

 

[JohnJohn]

Hi John,
At the current time, Sunday's and Monday's are good for me too. Was going to head up there tomorrow if you want to meet up? I know for you it's 'new bike day' so I'll completely understand if you'll just want to prop it up and stare at it for a while rather than ride it

Phil

Ta Phil but I'm picking the bike up at Newbury. I'm going to ride up on the Downs and then take the Ridgeway down into Goring. Hope the battery lasts...
If your about next Sun / Mon I would defo meet up with you.
Thanks for offering to help much appreciated!!

 

[MuddyFunster]

Ta Phil but I'm picking the bike up at Newbury. I'm going to ride up on the Downs and then take the Ridgeway down into Goring. Hope the battery lasts...
If your about next Sun / Mon I would defo meet up with you.
Thanks for offering to help much appreciated!!

Hi John,

No worries. Yes, the following weekend is good for me as well. Enjoy your first ride!

What model did you get by the way? I have a Rocket Red Comp Carbon, and I'm lovin' it!

Phil

 

[JohnJohn]

Hi John,

No worries. Yes, the following weekend is good for me as well. Enjoy your first ride!

What model did you get by the way? I have a Rocket Red Comp Carbon, and I'm lovin' it!

Phil

 

[JohnJohn]

Great news Phil !
I bought the Levo Comp.
Couldn't really afford it but F ' it ?
Monday week would great for me .
Not sure how I'll go on ,on the trails but Im about to find out.
If Monday suits you let me know and we'll arrange a time. Afternoon best for me.
Is your bike a Specialized?
Thanks Phil

 

[MuddyFunster]

Great news Phil !
I bought the Levo Comp.
Couldn't really afford it but F ' it ?
Monday week would great for me .
Not sure how I'll go on ,on the trails but Im about to find out.
If Monday suits you let me know and we'll arrange a time. Afternoon best for me.
Is your bike a Specialized?
Thanks Phil

Cool, Monday would be great, I'll message you privately via the forum with contact details.

I have a Specialized Levo Comp Carbon, so pretty similar to yours.

We can start off nice and easy on the trails, I'm not expecting you to hit the black runs straight away, especially if you've not done much off-road stuff before.

Cheers

Phil

 

[Benson]

Hello I'm John. Just starting mountain biking at 56 years old. I thought I'd be the only old fart but it appears not !

Do the forum members have meet up's? I'd be really interested in attending if so.
I wouldn't mind being shown the ropes around Swinley Forest...
Best regards to all !!

Hey John, welcome to the forum! There are plenty of older riders, are you on Facebook at all? There are a few groups that are a bit more fluid with organised meet-ups than here, specifically the SFMB, Fleet MTB and Surrey Hills groups ??

 

[JohnJohn]

Cool, Monday would be great, I'll message you privately via the forum with contact details.

I have a Specialized Levo Comp Carbon, so pretty similar to yours.

We can start off nice and easy on the trails, I'm not expecting you to hit the black runs straight away, especially if you've not done much off-road stuff before.

Cheers

Phil

 

[JohnJohn]

Thanks Phil ! Can't wait ! Looking forward to meeting you.

 

[JohnJohn]

Hey John, welcome to the forum! There are plenty of older riders, are you on Facebook at all? There are a few groups that are a bit more fluid with organised meet-ups than here, specifically the SFMB, Fleet MTB and Surrey Hills groups ??

 

[JohnJohn]

Thanks for the info Benson.
I don't do Facebook but I have had so much help from people on here !
I will bear in mind those groups you pointed out .
Thanks for your help , much appreciated .

 

[HORSPWR]

Thanks Karsten !
Picking my Levo up on Monday.
I feel like a ten year old , so excited ?

If you have a non ebike, sell it, you'll never ride it again!

I took my non ebike out for a ride on Saturday trying to convince myself I'm still one of the purists, I was kidding myself.

Six months ago before I got my ebike bike, my fitness, strength and stamina was pretty bloody good for my 55 years. Now I really struggle and notice a huge difference between to two, my non ebike is up for sale, now I'm just waiting for us to say our goodbyes and part company.

 

[JohnJohn]

If you have a non ebike, sell it, you'll never ride it again!

I took my non ebike out for a ride on Saturday trying to convince myself I'm still one of the purists, I was kidding myself.

Six months ago before I got my ebike bike, my fitness, strength and stamina was pretty bloody good for my 55 years. Now I really struggle and notice a huge difference between to two, my non ebike is up for sale, now I'm just waiting for us to say our goodbyes and part company.

 

[JohnJohn]

I've got a hybrid and I've told myself I'll use it when I go out with him. Time will tell ..

 

[JohnJohn]

I've got a hybrid and I've told myself I'll use it when I go out with him. Time will tell ..

My mate with a road bike that is