no1harts Posted April 4, 2010 Report Share Posted April 4, 2010 Hi Guys, Ive just started riding again Today, if you read my "Hello" Thread ul see it wasnt the best start as i split my head open . I was just woundering how old Riders are and if im too Old to start Riding again and get to a good level. Im 24 and havnt riden in 8 years i wasnt the best rider although i was far from begginer level. Id like to get good again as id love my son to start the sport (he's only 2 lol) So How old are you guys?? i seem to think all the kids these days are 14/18 that i see on my travels. Simon, PS Please Vote ME! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoze Posted April 4, 2010 Report Share Posted April 4, 2010 (edited) Hey man, good to have you back! You're never too old, there's a few guys on here in their 40s - Ashton, Hans etc are all getting on a fair bit and still shredding too! Just do it, age is no excuse EDIT; 24!? that's still well young, loads of my best riding mates are around that age/ only a year or two off! Edited April 4, 2010 by Skoze Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurence--Trials Posted April 4, 2010 Report Share Posted April 4, 2010 Hi Guys, Ive just started riding again Today, if you read my "Hello" Thread ul see it wasnt the best start as i split my head open . I was just woundering how old Riders are and if im too Old to start Riding again and get to a good level. Im 24 and havnt riden in 8 years i wasnt the best rider although i was far from begginer level. Id like to get good again as id love my son to start the sport (he's only 2 lol) So How old are you guys?? i seem to think all the kids these days are 14/18 that i see on my travels. Simon, PS Please Vote ME! I know of riders aged 30,40,46 etc etc the world champion Kenny Belaey is 26, your no way too old to start the sport! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no1harts Posted April 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2010 Hey man, good to have you back! You're never too old, there's a few guys on here in their 40s - Ashton, Hans etc are all getting on a fair bit and still shredding too! Just do it, age is no excuse EDIT; 24!? that's still well young, loads of my best riding mates are around that age/ only a year or two off! Cool thats good to Hear, Dosnt help im a lone rider at present, so need some riding buddys......i Also think when i was younger risk wasnt a word i was famillier with. but now im a HGV driver messing up will be costly, Im lucky i smashed my head on a weekend and that wont hapen again as im going to get a helmet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Vandart Posted April 5, 2010 Report Share Posted April 5, 2010 Are you kidding me? 24!! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Dude your only 24, think about it for a minute you have only been on the planet for 24 years, you will probs make it to at least 68. Does that mean for the next 44 years you are not gonna learn new stuff cos your too old? Wake up, your only 24, that is young not old. anyway check this dude out: This guy was well older than you when he started trials- click me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brisa Posted April 5, 2010 Report Share Posted April 5, 2010 Im 23 and just started back after a few years off. I have been riding around two months now and am going bigger than I did when I was a jobless 14 year old. Every day out on bike I surprise myself now going bigger and more technicial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaRtZ Posted April 5, 2010 Report Share Posted April 5, 2010 im 22 soon Most of the swansea guys are older than 24 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigjames Posted April 5, 2010 Report Share Posted April 5, 2010 24 isn't old at all, mainly because I'm that age, but then I didn't start til I was 21. Yes messing up can be costly and I have to think about that fact and going to work after the weekend, it does hold you back slightly but it doesn't stop you having fun. Try and find some other people to ride with and get on it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mods Posted April 5, 2010 Report Share Posted April 5, 2010 Im 22 havent ridden for two and a half years at lest. Starting riding again this week, the amount i imrove each ride is vast. You should get it back pretty soon. You'll just have to deal with the aches and pains a bit more this time. ie, me today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peggysue Posted April 5, 2010 Report Share Posted April 5, 2010 im 28 .....quit when i was 23 and started back up about 7 months ago.... loving it now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trev Posted April 5, 2010 Report Share Posted April 5, 2010 Hey I'm 40 and just started a few months ago as a means of improving skills in mountain biking. Now I'd rather be riding trials. This guy http://www.youtube.com/user/surfcoast#p/u/36/d5AP2LmSYBM is an inspiration. I may never make it to Danny mac leaps and bounds, going massive and all that though. 24 is young Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fletch Posted April 5, 2010 Report Share Posted April 5, 2010 24!! i'm 35 and have just started up again after about 8 yrs of not riding. good luck, and remember, you're only as old as the woman you feel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mtchell Posted April 6, 2010 Report Share Posted April 6, 2010 24 noo mate i,m 23 soon start when I was 21 or so, Live to the full only get one pop at it. Oh this topic has just put my worrys to rest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no1harts Posted April 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2010 Thanks To Everyone thats Replyed, makes me feel LOADS better about going out now. and that guy on youtube is Inspireing I agree with the akes and pains lol never felt them when i was bouncing off the floor Simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modifiedridah2k9 Posted April 6, 2010 Report Share Posted April 6, 2010 No your not too old. you are the same age as danny macaskill. sure most riders are 14-18. im 12 lol but yeh my uncle rides and hes 24 too so your not alone. its not for kids. every tarty bikes rider is over 20 exept for the wee kid lol :D :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ipod Bob Posted April 6, 2010 Report Share Posted April 6, 2010 Im 23 and just started back after a few years off. I have been riding around two months now and am going bigger than I did when I was a jobless 14 year old. Every day out on bike I surprise myself now going bigger and more technicial. Sounds like my life story haha, but yes i'm also doing bigger and more technical stuff but at 23 i feel 'im only getting started. I've got a lot of fighting to go before I get old I tell you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koxxboy14 Posted April 6, 2010 Report Share Posted April 6, 2010 Hi Guys, Ive just started riding again Today, if you read my "Hello" Thread ul see it wasnt the best start as i split my head open . I was just woundering how old Riders are and if im too Old to start Riding again and get to a good level. Im 24 and havnt riden in 8 years i wasnt the best rider although i was far from begginer level. Id like to get good again as id love my son to start the sport (he's only 2 lol) So How old are you guys?? i seem to think all the kids these days are 14/18 that i see on my travels. Simon, PS Please Vote ME! No way. You would probably be better as you have more strength to lift the bike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike425 Posted April 6, 2010 Report Share Posted April 6, 2010 I am 24 as well, quit trials about 8 years also and have just got back into it these last few months, I'm loving it, so your definately not too old! Where abouts in South Yorkshire are you? I am also a lone rider at the minute as most of the guys I used to ride with have also quit, I live in sunny Barnsley and know quite a few natural and street spots locally! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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