Back in saddle after break

[Jaco-fiets]

Hi All

 

I took almost a 5 month break after a bad crash in Feb this year. I slowly want to start riding again but perhaps not as structured and dedicated as in the past. I was fit and in good form when i stopped. Since then i focussed more on some gym work and low intensity cardio a few times a week. In this time my bodyfat dropped from 12 to about 7% so physically i'm not in bad shape.

 

My question: How long does it take to get back in relatively good riding shape? Would i have lost all riding fitness in this period or does muscle memory play a big role. I remember when i started cycling about 6years ago it was really hell. I am not keen going through all that again

 

Input would be much appreciated

 

Thanks

[gummibear]

Muscle memory places a role but your lungs will still burn.

Your age will be an important factor and what cardio were you doing?Running and swimming help cycling.

[Jaco-fiets]

No running or swimming. Couple of spinning classes but mostly did time post weight training on the treadmill walking at incline at 120-130bpm or the eliptical walker at the same bpm

 

Im 35years young

[gummibear]

Your core should be pretty strong from the gym so you just need to work on saddle time.If you take it slow you should be in pretty good shape in 3-4 months.