New cyclist

[darren9]

Oh no. A newbie thread. Sorry.

I'm 34 years old a bit flabby, dont eat well and I've just bought myself a bike. The last time I rode was for my paper round so some 28 or so years ago.

I've bought a cube nature hybrid. Chose a hybrid because I want to do some light trails with the kids. I'll also be using the bike to ride to work but I want to work on my fitness and hopefully drop some weight.

However. I have no idea where to start. Do I just hop on and ride? Plan a route? Is there something I should be aiming for?

Send any tips and advice my way. It's gratefully received.

[darren9]

Thanks.

I've had my first ride just a 20min/half hour loop close to the house but I thought it was best to just get out. It felt ok.

I've signed up to Strava and will look to log stuff on there. I'll be going to work on the bike in the morning but that's only a very short ride.

I picked some shorts up. But they're muddy fox 2 for twenty quid sports direct ones and they make me feel a bit like I've messed my pants.

[darren9]

Thanks for the support everyone. Not sure I'm going to be able to get on the bike this weekend as I'm half nights into nights and the wife's on lates which means juggling childcare, work and sleep, although I am considering taking a ride straight after work at either 3am Sunday when I finish or the end of the next shift which is 11 pm Sunday. But I'll see how I feel after work for that.

I guess wanting to get out there is a good sign and I'm keen to map a ride using Strava too.