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MrVelocity

Getting a Mountain Bicycle for Exercise

I'm getting a new mountain bike on Monday to help with light exercise to start off with. I went with a mountain bike with full suspension because I have a bad back and the suspension will soak up the bumps. I haven't ridden a bicycle for almost 10 years and back then I was healthy. I use to do a paper round in my local village before I got a motorbike and tool to riding that instead. Now is there anyone else who rides a bicycle here and what do you generally take on short rides to help?
@Stumbler

Well done for planning some light exercise. We all need that. I'm not a bike-rider anymore, so the only things I can suggest are some liquid to ensure that you maintain your hydration and to take things easy, so that you don't overheat. I do have an exercise bike at home, but I have problems getting my leg over! (Oo-er!)

@northernlass

I'm going to join the gym this year and use their bikes as I too have a bad back (along with weak and wonkey legs) and have heard that it is okay to have a gentle cycle around as when leaning forward you are taking pressure off of the spine...??!! but as I too like @Stumbler have a difficulty getting my leg over too (Oo-err too ;-) ) Then I am choosing the safety of the large stabilised bikes at the gym and maybe a tiny bit of slow paced tread mill too. Just a bit of info for any gym bunnies out there ( @sunnydaylover) I have found out I can join my local gym with a disabled membership which is £12 for the year and then I just pay membership entrance every time I go to the sports centre to use the facilities.. my blue badge is evidence of my disability but seeing as MS is automatically classed as a disability (There is a law about it somewhere) then a diagnosis letter should suffice.. but maybe worth checking out your local sports centre and see if they can do this too .. if you don't ask is my moto !!! :)