I'm 46 and having picked up MTB after 10+ years off, enjoying it more and more. As you age it's slower to build up fitness but getting there; did the long course at the last Merida and had a hoot at SSUK09. I guess it's a bit easier being 10st and small with a history of sport…
Although I've busted a few ribs in my time, mostly rugby, the most painful injury MTBwise happened a couple of weeks ago – wheelying with SPDs, straight back onto the top of my pelvis, so painful even my mates forgot to take the p*ss!
Took my eldest (7) to the new jumpy bits at Llandegla over the weekend. He's keen to have a go and I'm, to be honest, just as keen. Now, which jump bike…