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[Mario123]

Hi,

 

I just joined the forum and am semi-beginner to MTB on a Silverback Reno (looking to upgrade soon).I recently joined the FPC Irene club and have done a few rides here and there - I am hoping to join FPC on their Saturday ride for the 1st time. I am currently at the bottom end of the fitness scale (if not the benchmark for being unfit). I am looking forward to do the Advendurance/Nissan Series starting in June and hoping to be fit enough to do the 40km distance, but at my current rate of exercise I'll most probably be doing the 20's.

 

My son is turning 16 this month and loves to compete on his Silverback Ventura. He lives for mountain biking. One day, maybe, I'll be able to keep up with him...

 

Mario.

[River Rat]

Welcome Mario you seem to be about where I was last year this time year and I boast quite a few marathons since then. I see you're based in Pretoria and my simple advice to you is get to Groenkloof Nature reserve as soon as possible and ride the trails there. It gives you the opportunity to develop your technicals skills and before you know it your fitness improves as well.

 

Don't try and keep up with your son though, kids are bullies when given the chance to gang upon their parents.

[Mario123]

Thanks. We did a 15km trail at Groenkloof on Monday morning. Nice route with a mix of technical, jeep track and single track. I was knackered though, but looking forward to the next one.