TheOneWhoFalls Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 This sport really seems to be dominated by the teens. I'm currently 24 and looking to start riding trials. Do you think there is an age at which point you shouldn't try to get into something like trials? I have seen a few people who say they are 40 or so but the majority are teens it seems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex@Flawless Bikes Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 As long as your fit enough and up to it then i would say your never to old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 As long as your fit enough and up to it then i would say your never to old. Exactly I turned 29 a week ago and Im now riding better than I ever have - still crap though, can only backwheel 6 pallets As long as youre in reasonably good condition theres no reason why you cant, your body will adapt over time so it doesnt ache after each ride Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoze Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 Doesn't matter what age you are! And 24 isn't old! Bessel was 22 the other day, loads of other top riders are in their early/middle 20's, and Mr Ashton is 36 or there abouts As long as you enjoy what you're doing, do it until you physically can't Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marten@ScandinavianTrials Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 24 isn't too old. No way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sorebums Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 I'm 45 and heavy b**ger (6ft, 95kgs), just bought my first trials bike (been riding motorbikes for too many years). I am so enjoying the new bike. An hour down the local park a few time a week and I'm a happy bunny. Always improving, always aching. Simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spode@thinkbikes Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 I'm 24, Dave is 28/29 I think. Start now and you'll stave off old-age! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COCKY Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 Its not about how old you are its about dedication GOOD LUCK BUD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeperson45 Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 Age has nothing to do with it Blood, sweat and tears does though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoValidTitle Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 Yeah man I'll be 24 in a few weeks and I'm just starting to build my first trials bike! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2sixstreet Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 Yeah you're WAY too old to be sarting trials, don't even consider it. I'm kidding, i'm 34 and been at it just over 2 years and not stopping any time soon. I don't bounce back from falls quite as well as I used to but couldn't imagine doing much else with my spare time. Am pretty sure i'm older than Ashton too. Get into it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Man Sam Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 You are never too old to do anything. I know people who are starting and over 40 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1aDe^ Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 I'm 24 years old aswell. Despite trying trials when i was younger it didnt even cross my mind that i'm too old to be doing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeperson45 Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 I'm so young well I fall off, I bounce back onto the bike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcinnes Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 (edited) I'm just a little 14 yearold boy , it's great being young . Edited May 31, 2008 by mcinnes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben John-Hynes Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 How old is Ot Pi? He only stopped riding recently and he's been around forever!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom jersey Posted June 1, 2008 Report Share Posted June 1, 2008 Age is only a number Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manuel Posted June 1, 2008 Report Share Posted June 1, 2008 Im 26 - Im too old .... but I can still ride a bike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted June 1, 2008 Report Share Posted June 1, 2008 Im 26 - Im too old .... but I can still ride a bike debatable... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manuel Posted June 1, 2008 Report Share Posted June 1, 2008 debatable... Ouch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigjames Posted June 1, 2008 Report Share Posted June 1, 2008 i didnt start until i was 20 and apart from being summat great to do with my time and spend stupid amounts of money on, ive got some really good friends from riding. do it. granted it does hurt more when you fall, but at least you can buy beer to numb the pain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robster Posted June 1, 2008 Report Share Posted June 1, 2008 Never to old!!!!!!!!! 37 getting better with age just like a fine wine. JP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diz Posted June 1, 2008 Report Share Posted June 1, 2008 Hi! I dont think there's an age limit to riding trials or starting up from fresh. I'm 26 and i'm hoping to be riding trials till i die, as long you've got two legs, two arms and some reasonably big balls the limits are endless. I'd definately advise finding some guys to ride with though. When i started me and my mate were the only ones in the area riding trials which made learning new tricks really difficult. The learning process is definately much quicker if you can learn off others. Get yourself along to one of the organised rides..at least if you cant do any of the tricks, speaking to other trials riders and just watching will help a lot. Diz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COCKY Posted June 2, 2008 Report Share Posted June 2, 2008 (edited) Never to old!!!!!!!!! 37 getting better with age just like a fine wine. JP You keep telling yourself that john YOU KEEP TELLING YOUR SELF HAHAHA Edited June 2, 2008 by COCKY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robster Posted June 3, 2008 Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 You keep telling yourself that john YOU KEEP TELLING YOUR SELF HAHAHA How rude!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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