Just joined!

[Uncomfortably_Numb]

Just joined on the recommendation of a friend who is also from Blackpool, you know who you are Stewart
I've been MTB'ing and Roadbiking for many years although MTBing was always my passion and RB'ing for fitness to make the trails last longer. I haven't MTB'd since around 2017 and also haven't RB'd much since 2020. I still have two road bikes and a HT.
I've always been an Orange man (5's and several Alpine 160's) but I've just impulse ordered a Canyon Spectraln cf8 with 900Wh battery.
REALLY looking forward to getting out on it and to begin the long slow process of changing from a lardy 55 year old to a fit, healthy and happy 56 year old!

 

[Paulquattro]

Welcome to the site

 

[Stihldog]

Welcome to the forums.
Cheers

900wh battery? You’ll definitely rack up the kms/miles.

 

[Uncomfortably_Numb]

Welcome to the forums.
Cheers

900wh battery? You’ll definitely rack up the kms/miles.

Yeah I figured that the additional cost (being much less than an outright purchase/upgrade) would future proof me somewhat, despite the additional 900g :|
I guess it means that I can go full turbo on every ride. My local trail centre is Gizzy (Gisburn Forest in Lancashire) so I'll be able to session my favourite sections without blowing out of my ar5e after 5 mins

 

[Mik3F]

Welcome

 

[Mik3F]

So you ride Gisburn Forest, Ive been fair a fair few times too

Depending on the way you go, you may pass Rivington Pike, which is quite fun to ride too, if you like Off piste

 

[Uncomfortably_Numb]

Never done Rivvy, it didn't appeal back then as trail centres and bike parks and downhill stuff was the magnet.

Now however, I'd love to do it, it's only 40 mins from Blackpool.