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Hi when i go out for a ride and that is not very often i get fed up, the reason is up until 1992 i would ride at least 40 miles a day, Club runs every sunday, i was skinny so hills were my forte, i would occasionally get dropped on the flat but as soon as the road went up i was back on the front... kids came along,the bike dropped down the list of prioritys until eventually i stopped, .if i persevere will fitness come back or is that it for me....the legs are still skinny but a little weight as been put on in the usual places. [/quote


I have a similar biography, although my kids are younger, and I am getting out on the bike now. I was good on hills and its irritating that I'm not so good now, but its coming back. I can beat any commuter now, I struggled at first but now its easy to go faster than anyone I see. On the flat I can ride with anyone I come across and I find hills ok.

I want to be back where I was 10 years ago, and I know that if I keep at it then I will be close to that. I've lost half a stone in 5 months and got back odd muscles in my legs I'd forgotten about.

The thing is.... to enjoy it! Cycling is fun, even when its hard work, because you know the good bit is coming, its the top of the hill. the descent, the views, the wind in your hair etc, then hopefully the tailwind home.

Oh yes, then there's the waving. (Rides in the dark are limiting, in that sense).

All cycling is good, keep at it, it will come back to you.