New Ride/Old Man
- Thread starter CChani
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Frank
Sasquatch
I want to "like" this repeatedly!!
Arwen's Mom
Mother of Dragons, Breaker of Chains
welcome.
age is but a number
age is but a number
knobbyhead
Next off the Island.
At 47 I was riding a fs suger. at 57 I'm riding a hard tail.
MMuller
Well-Known Member
Bike I was riding at 47. Bike I'm riding at 56. Bike lost over 10 lbs, rider gained 10!
It seems like most of the mountain bikers out there are 50 something these days. I don't know if it is b/c people love it so much they stay with it into their 50's or if it takes people 50 years to realize that they need to ride mountain bikes. Either way, Welcome and have fun! .... maybe see you out there on northern NJ trails.
Ack
New Member
Hey CChani, I usually ride Kittatinny or Stephens during the week. I would be happy to show you around these areas. I would say I'm between a beginner and intermediate rider at age 56. Probably slightly more towards intermediate.
Parents let them go outside? Should be a huge influx over the next 30 years
Wait. I came back at 47
#babyboomer
Yes, getting kids outside and off their phone is a growling problem. I am actually working on a video on this subject. I also feel lucky to be 58 because I can ride my mountain bike.Parents let them go outside? Should be a huge influx over the next 30 years
Wait. I came back at 47
Welcome. Live locally as well and would be happy to show you around any of the local parks. Very casual ride to get your feet wet....so to speak. I would suggest KSVP as it has great flow and a few rocks and/or climbs to test the waters a bit.
As another had stated earlier, we live in a great area for riding....so many options within a very short drive.
As another had stated earlier, we live in a great area for riding....so many options within a very short drive.
Ack
New Member
I am 56 but only riding for about 2 years. I also live near Kit and Stephens and ride them at least once a week. The Tourne is much rockier than Kit. There are some pretty easy trails at both Kit and Stephens. Let me know if you want a guided tour of these parks.
DickC
Member
I'm 75 as of October 11 and celebrated with a new Pivot Mach 29 SL. I don't have the snap of my youth when I was in my 50's but I just can't seem to settle into a rocking chair. My riding areas are Waywayanda, Ringwood, Jungle and I venture to the Tourne. Thinking of CR for a change of pace. Had a knee replacement, etc and found I can still ride and do the rock gardens. Maybe there is no age limit. Looking forward to some of the club rides. Hmm I better dig up an avatar.
qclabrat
Well-Known Member
Hi DickC, start a new thread, 75 wow that's like my mom's age, impressed
chrisalecia
Active Member
Hi DickC, start a new thread, 75 wow that's like my mom's age, impressed
I got a chuckle from that!
chrisalecia
Active Member
Welcome! You're riding areas are my riding areas. Maybe I'll see you on the trail. I have a blue Pivot Mach 429. Yes, an avatar can be tricky. My avatar is pretty sad but it made my daughter laugh when I sent the picture to her!