Back on a bike at last!Got a couple of questions?

[stuart paton]

Went out for my first bike run for almost 8 years on xmas eve and it was great was out again today i canna belive i forgot how good it was supose thats what happens when you pass your driving test lol.I am planning on doing six to ten miles mixed on and offroad to start with could anyone recomend a good protein shake etc to drink when out for muscle building and fat burning also have been wearing jeans not good on the thighs is there any shops in Aberdeen that sell good 3/4 length cycling trousers at a reasonable price?Last question is does anyone know of any good routes around deeside area i was thinking of going round loch Muick at Ballater but dont know if bikes are allowed on the path.

Cheers Stuart.

Edited by stuart paton on Friday 26th December 22:13

[Saddle bum]

Please don't ever again ride in jeans, the way they are constructed can cause nasty blisters in the nether regions.

There are plenty of mailorder specialists that can fulfill your needs for kit, Evans, Parker International, Geoffrey Butler, etc.

Quite honestly, it is a bit early in the regime to think of specialist drinks. A good all round diet is all that is required, less that 2000 cals per day. Once you have become used to riding again, there are specific things you can do to lose weight.

So long as you are not diabetic, or subject to low sugar levels, you could try riding first thing with little or no food intake. The body burn its fat to provide the fuel to the muscles. This should be attempted carefully and over short distances.

[stuart paton]

Cheers for the reply yeah i need to get some decent biking trousers or shorts asap am going shopping tommorow will have a look when im out.
Will do some research on exercise before eating sounds good as i like going out early so can get breakfast afterwards.

[Parrot of Doom]

You don't need specialist drinks or anything. A banana in a pocket, and a bottle of water (flavoured if you like) is all the body needs. If you want help building muscle, eat a piece of chicken when you're back home.

[snotrag]

In aberdeen you've got the Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op and Alpine Bikes.

Theres a big sale on at EBC after New year so pop down then, there'll be a lot of clothing going cheap.

[Chairman LMAO]

You really dont need any form of energy drink, if you'd told us you were doing 300+ miles a week then ok. Save your money, invest in a nice saddle, some padded shorts, and some waterproof socks. At a stretch i'd plump for some muscle rub, try 'Hot stuff' from CRC.

[CooperS]

Saddle bum said:

So long as you are not diabetic, or subject to low sugar levels, you could try riding first thing with little or no food intake. The body burn its fat to provide the fuel to the muscles. This should be attempted carefully and over short distances.

+1

Even when your into riding regular, only do set routes i.e. 10/15 miles to work or a circuit at your local park. DONT (like i've done in the past) go wondering off cause fuel starvation (I think i mean that) can hit in an instance and kick you right in the balls... not nice.

But hey enjoy and dont where your bloody jeans... wear some late 80's early 90's lycra!

Edited by CooperS on Sunday 28th December 20:26

[RobDickinson]

I have a 3l camelbak I use unless I'm only off out for 30-60min.

So drink ~1l an hour and if your out for an hour/1.30 or more snack on something (muslie bar, bannana etc).

[stuart paton]

Cheers for the replys lads went into alpine bikes and got some endura 3/4 lenght shorts with the padded lycra liner wore them yesterday bloody hell what a difference lol.I will take your advice and stay away from the shakes etc have a cammel back on the way so thatl be that sorted going out again the morn looking forward to it hope the weather stays ok.