Back in the day I liked to mess about on my BMX and/or mountain bike. I wasn’t brilliant nor even good but I could pass myself and I enjoyed the challenge of it. At the time I was a tad cocky (hard to believe I know) and I would have given most things a rattle. Now 25 years later and 10 or so stone heavier I’m a different person. My co-ordination is awful and my timing has gone to pot. Is mountain biking a good idea? Now let’s get this clear I’m not talking about downhill racing or anything hyper nuts just something a little crazy.
I have a mate who I’ve known for 20 years or so and for the last few years throughout the winter he’s been cycling the forests at night. Again back in the day it would have been me you’d have expected to give that a rattle, not him. Strange how things change. He’s been asking me to give it a go for ages now and so far to date I’ve always found an excuse but of late I’ve been having a rethink. I still haven’t made my mind up to be honest all I know is that if I’m going to do this I am going to have to work hard at my all round fitness and more importantly my confidence. I’ll also need to purchase a decent set of lights and be prepared to come off the odd time or three… is it worth it?
I don’t know, all I know is I would like to have my mind made up soon!
Ocean Blue 