ExSurveyor Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 They say you never forget how to ride a bike, your legs never got that message. Just think of it as becoming a drinking champion, start slowly and gradually build up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnut Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 1 hour ago, MauriceMynah said: Also tomorrow or at least soon, I shall cycle round Richardson's yard a few times to get my confidence and balance back. Just stay away from the edge if you’re going to be toppling over. You’ll have to cycle round and round the reception building, that’s far enough away from the water! Good on you for giving it a go, hats off to your new venture. The ‘jelly’ feeling and legs not working is lack of oxygen in the muscles. You could always wear an oxygen mask, or just cycle along with your mouth open, breathing deeply and being sure not to swallow any flies. You’ll be surprised just how quickly your fitness improves with regular outings. And yes, helmet is a good idea. I must admit that I hate cycling. It’s so uncomfortable. But an electric bike might tempt even me. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dom Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 I'm a fairly serious cyclist, but mostly off road cross-country riding, rather than a MAMIL roadie. Two things I've learnt: Buy a pair of decent cycling undershorts if riding any distance Allow a decent rest period between rides You're likely to gain fitness far more quickly in the first instance doing a decent length ride, then allowing 5-7 days for recovery rather than trying to ride constantly. Your muscles need time to recover and rebuild. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauriceMynah Posted February 15 Author Share Posted February 15 Less a MAMIL, more a SOFIJ. (Silly Old fart In Jeans) 2 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MargeandParge Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 Take care MM last summer Old Parge did a bike up for someone so I had to have a go,only did 1 mile round trip and couldn't believe how stiff my legs were after riding up a big hill. Only just made it home. It will be great exercise when you build up I am thinking of trying to get one but I'm still at the good idea stage. A step through for me would be best as I've not had me leg over for a while. Kindest Regards Marge and Parge 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracie Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 4 hours ago, MargeandParge said: I've not had me leg over for a while. Kindest Regards Marge and Parge Keep your gob well and truly shut Gracie....not one word x 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bikertov Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 2 hours ago, Gracie said: Keep your gob well and truly shut Gracie....not one word x I think we all need to keep our gobs shut, for fear of being banned 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoggy Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 12 minutes ago, Bikertov said: I think we all need to keep our gobs shut, for fear of being banned Oh yes! Be careful with any cheap leccy conversion stuff MM as a lot of folk have been engulfed in fireballs, I know nowt about swytch so may be fine, the stuff off ebay and the like is best avoided or charged well away from the boat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 Now MM I see where you made your mistake, I use an electric bike so pedal gently while the motor does the hard work, this means I get fit slowly, and gradually as I progress start lowering the pedal assist level (generally I cycle out on assist level 4 and back on assist level 3, meaning I warm up on the easier level then have the harder work as I am heading the right direction - home. I have heard of swytch, they seem fairly reputable and can cater for the size of a replacement wheel to match what is on your bike (they have even fitted one in a penny farthing (though I doubt your bike is that old.) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZimbiIV Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 Sounds like you need stabalizers. paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 39 minutes ago, ZimbiIV said: Sounds like you need stabalizers. paul or a tricycle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauriceMynah Posted March 9 Author Share Posted March 9 Well well well. It's just gone 18:00 and there's still a little light in the sky. I've heard my first boom of a bittern for this year, yes even at Richardson's Stalham they may be heard, this for me is the first real sign of spring. The second sign is a sudden and overwhelming desire to clean my boat. Please let me make it perfectly clear, the desire for me to clean my boat, and my actually doing so are two very different things, one being a sign of spring, the other being a modern miracle. I notice a new schoolboy member has joined us. Well Charlie, if you ever consider a waterside employment and you fancy boat-cleaning as a starter, please do let me know, though you may think climbing up chimneys could be preferable. However, I digress. Spring is on its way, and I find my mind wandering, as most gentleman's minds do, towards engine maintenance and boat cleaning. You never know, one spring I might actually do it. 10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regulo Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 4 hours ago, MauriceMynah said: The second sign is a sudden and overwhelming desire to clean my boat When you took your bike-related tumble, did you bang your head? Can't imagine what else could explain these weird thoughts you're experiencing. Be careful out there. No, not you MM, everyone else whilst you're pedalling about. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoggy Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 24 minutes ago, Regulo said: When you took your bike-related tumble, did you bang your head? When my other half did that I knew it was a serious whack when waiting for an ambulance she kept saying she loved me (after regaining consciousness), clearly delusional..... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gancanny Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 how is the cycling/keep fit going MM, have you an update Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauriceMynah Posted March 18 Author Share Posted March 18 No update on the cycling malarkey bike is still in the car. Well, Spring has sprung. Cruised from Stalham to Sutton with the canopy slid back. Now I'm sat in the staithe, tank full of water, tank full of diesel and third tank pumped out. Here I sit drinking ... SHANDY... albeit ginger beer shandy and working out this last winter's fuel bill. Grand total including gas, leccy and diesel has worked out at £375 for November to March inclusive. £100 more than last years but I can live with that! Now, where did I stow that boat cleaning stuff. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoggy Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 5 minutes ago, MauriceMynah said: , where did I stow that boat cleaning stuff. You left it on old Nyx. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairTmiddlin Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 1 hour ago, Smoggy said: You left it on old Nyx. That wasn't his, that was the previous owners. MM never used it on there either. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrundallNavy Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 2 hours ago, MauriceMynah said: No update on the cycling malarkey bike is still in the car. Well, Spring has sprung. Cruised from Stalham to Sutton with the canopy slid back. Now I'm sat in the staithe, tank full of water, tank full of diesel and third tank pumped out. Here I sit drinking ... SHANDY... albeit ginger beer shandy and working out this last winter's fuel bill. Grand total including gas, leccy and diesel has worked out at £375 for November to March inclusive. £100 more than last years but I can live with that! Now, where did I stow that boat cleaning stuff. I have been running a dehumidifier and a small oil storage heater over the winter And my bill from December to March was £300 ish so I got off lightly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnut Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 2 hours ago, MauriceMynah said: Here I sit drinking ... SHANDY... albeit ginger beer shandy Presuming you mean beer and ginger beer, totally yum! If lemonade has been anywhere near it, then rather you than me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauriceMynah Posted March 18 Author Share Posted March 18 Fever tree ginger beer with Nelson's Revenge bitter. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MargeandParge Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 2 hours ago, MauriceMynah said: Fever tree ginger beer with Nelson's Revenge bitter. Almost a Toddy . Kindest Regards Marge and Parge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turnoar Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 It has to be the right sort of lemonade, Hooch or Two Dogs. Otherwise I’d push the boat out and blend with Crabbies ginger beer perhaps? Whatever your tipple today felt like the start of things to come, must have been lovely out on the river. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauriceMynah Posted March 21 Author Share Posted March 21 Putting on my finest Victor Meldrew voice , I find myself shouting at my television set, screaming "I don't believe it". According to Anglia news, we are heading for a water shortage. Why on earth hasn't the BA, done something to stop all that rain water rushing out to sea. 3 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bikertov Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 14 hours ago, MauriceMynah said: Putting on my finest Victor Meldrew voice , I find myself shouting at my television set, screaming "I don't believe it". According to Anglia news, we are heading for a water shortage. Why on earth hasn't the BA, done something to stop all that rain water rushing out to sea. On this point they have done loads to achieve your wish, ensuring that as much water as possible has stayed in the system and not gone out to sea. Why have YOU been so remiss as to not gather it all up, when it was so conveniently kept and stored on land for you to do so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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