First time back on a bike! advice please

Originally Posted by Bibio

well your location says you are in Edinburgh.. so why not get yourself along to Mcdonalds at South Queensferry on a Sunday and come out on a run..

its always a nice easy pace. never 'pushed' and a good day out...

I'll see if I can get it to the MOT on wednesday (leaving especially early). When I was saying I get tired very quickly I wasn't exagerating, a mile or 2 up and down on the street and I'd had enough (it was the first time back on a bike). So may take me a few weeks before I'm ready for a rideout. It's not the speed it's the distance.

[Bibio]

Originally Posted by on yer bike

I'll see if I can get it to the MOT on wednesday (leaving especially early). When I was saying I get tired very quickly I wasn't exagerating, a mile or 2 up and down on the street and I'd had enough (it was the first time back on a bike). So may take me a few weeks before I'm ready for a rideout. It's not the speed it's the distance.

get to a doctor. if riding that kind of distance makes you tired then there is something up..

Originally Posted by Bibio

get to a doctor. if riding that kind of distance makes you tired then there is something up..

No, after where he's been its to be expected, you wouldn't believe how long it took me to be able to ride comfortably or for any distance after my man flu. I'm still not back to where i was (and may never be) 2 years after leaving hospital

Take your time mate and take it easy its a marathon, not a sprint, and dont get down hearted, it may take a while

[Bibio]

better being safe that sorry....

Originally Posted by Bibio

get to a doctor. if riding that kind of distance makes you tired then there is something up..

Yeah you're right, but after the damage and surgery to my leg and arm and time it took me to get walking again this wasn't unexpected.

Originally Posted by Kilted Ginger

No, after where he's been its to be expected, you wouldn't believe how long it took me to be able to ride comfortably or for any distance after my man flu. I'm still not back to where i was (and may never be) 2 years after leaving hospital

Take your time mate and take it easy its a marathon, not a sprint, and dont get down hearted, it may take a while

I agree, I remember how frustrated I was getting with things last year even basic things like walking were a challenge. I think this will be easier as I'm more of less as fit as I was before, so it's just the muscle memory to come back.

I'm not going to push it though and if I can't manage wednesday, then theres always the week after...

[Bibio]

i understand now....

if i were you (and i'm not) i would consider trying to get my 'fitness' up first before i got back on the bike. lack of confidence and tiredness could lead to another trip to the hospital...

i know i'm sounding all doom and gloom (someone's got to play devils advocate) and everyone else is 'go for it' but i would rather someone is safe. if you are feeling nervous then if it were me i would go for a little refresher course. its a small price to pay to get your confidence back.

in the end though its your decision what you do.

Originally Posted by Bibio

i understand now....

if i were you (and i'm not) i would consider trying to get my 'fitness' up first before i got back on the bike. lack of confidence and tiredness could lead to another trip to the hospital...

i know i'm sounding all doom and gloom (someone's got to play devils advocate) and everyone else is 'go for it' but i would rather someone is safe. if you are feeling nervous then if it were me i would go for a little refresher course. its a small price to pay to get your confidence back.

in the end though its your decision what you do.

Quite agree, as I say though it's not really the fitness, as I feel as fit as I did before the accident. It's more muscle memory (sitting in a strange position that the muscles aren't used to) and as you say lack of confidence, and being tense which will probably be main causes of the tiredness and I know exactly what tiredness can do to you.

Thats why I know I'm not ready for a rideout just yet. But once it's got it's MOT I'll be able to work on it bit by bit. I don't think it will take long, a couple of weeks maybe. yes it will be annoying at the start but I know myself when to give up and if I'm struggling a little then I'll stop or take 5, whatever is required. I have no problem in getting my bike recovered by the local bike workshop if I can't manage any journey.

I also agree about the refreshers course, one of my good friends has just qualified as a motorcycle instructor and has offered me back to basics training. I have slight reservations about this as he knows me I think he may try and push me to go further than I feel comfortable which will be the worst thing possible. It may be safer to go with someone else. Now my head hurts as I have too much to think about

Originally Posted by on yer bike

Quite agree, as I say though it's not really the fitness, as I feel as fit as I did before the accident. It's more muscle memory

Marius, speak to KG about it. You may both have a similar issue, in that complete non-use of the muscles for an extended length have time has taken away all your stamina, though you feel completely fit and able, that only lasts you a short time at a time before you feel knackered. Your body is probably still burning a fair few calories just on repairing damage too, just like a growing child.

Well she passed.. and I managed the 8 miles each way which I think is the bigger achievement. Arms hurt a bit on the way back and I was a bit wobbly at junctions plus very slow round corners. But was fine on the straights (I don't remeber 20mph being so dam quick though)

[carelesschucca]

its good your out there. just take your time, and breath you'll be doing fine in no time...

its good to have you back