Just coming back after a legit 12+ years off from riding or really doing much of anything cardio/physical related. At 51, it's been tough, but I'm committed to making a comeback. I've been pushing hard the last three months to build fitness back so that it isn't just torture. Some days are ok, some days I feel relatively strong for where I'm at and others… Well, sometimes you just feel meh on the bike. That's ok. Enjoy the trail, look around. You don't have to mash pedals or have personal bests every ride.
Here's a segment of my ride over the weekend. Felt super weak, zoned out and missed my turn but still made it a great ride. There's like 8 pedal strokes the whole clip and that's about all I had, but… I'm on a bike. In the mountains. It's all good.
It's ok to have a meh day on the bike.
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by earthlingjim
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Exactly. A meh day on the bike is better than 10 days relaxing by a beach, let alone the actual reality of my average day.
Looks good to me!!
I’m in the process of bike shopping and this is the kind of trail I’d love to ride (though by me it’s really mostly pretty hilly). Is a decent hardtail considered to be enough or should I be looking at full sus?
Dude.
A Meh day on a bike is still time out in nature moving around. The way I feel mentally after a weekend where I put down some mileage vs. a weekend where I just went to the gym or even spun on a stationary bike is a night and day difference.
Getting lost is FUN.
I fucking love this hobby. I love messing up my bike and fixing it. I love getting lost in the woods. I love coming home covered in cuts and bruises. It meant I’ve lived and I’ve experienced.
Keep on riding man. I’m 10 years behind you, but I hope to have your attitude and your mental fortitude when I am 51.
Honestly looks good to me and I think that trail looks awesome!
I’ve found eating a lot of carbs before the workout helps a lot with keeping legs from feeling like sludge