Old school needs to learn modern freestyle as missed out

[elpsycho43]

Hi. I am not new new to bmx but just as it got good I became unwell which has kept me off bmx bikes for over 20 years . The upshot of this is I am a 43 year old who weghs sixteen stone who desperately wants to learn to freestyle again . My main problem is my self confidence so I was just wondering if there were any other people out there who are in similar shoes to me . Hope to get some replies 

[Bigfrawg]

What area do you live in ?

[Bigfrawg]

The northern monkeys have regular ramp nights , or at least they did before I moved . Head along to one and meet the lads , I guarantee you will have a blast ! Always someone on hand to give a little coaching to help you along the way .

[That Swan Guy]

Dude.

We're all old fat knackers!

I hadn't raced for 30 years (some wonder if I've ever raced at all). Now I'm a regular at the local track on a Thursday night and I've even bought a new school race bike.

This morning I was 15 st 10 lb.

fook everybody else, get out and ride 

[griff]

What kind of shoes are they? Do you have any pics?

[Flitch]

Dude.

We're all old fat knackers!

That makes me feel a lot more relaxed in myself

[Spen69]

The northern monkeys have regular ramp nights , or at least they did before I moved . Head along to one and meet the lads , I guarantee you will have a blast ! Always someone on hand to give a little coaching to help you along the way .

We still ride Mike - are you bringing a ramp bike to MK as your next lesson is well overdue

[Bigfrawg]

Hello mate , just bringing the tank along . I'm still a bit fooked with the torn cartiledge in my knee , doctor said 9 to 12 months would see it fixed , it's been 15 months now ! Piss take . I've got gosport bmx track down the road and southsea skatepark not too far and haven't hit either up yet   

[BMX1973]

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[elpsycho43]

Thanks for all the advice . I am situated in Essex , and my regular stomping cround before I had to stop was Rom Skatepark . I just worry I will look like a fat old git on a kids bike , and not be any good at freestyle as it is today . Any riders who just want to chat then just send me a message I would love to learn more about my local scene

[paulb113]

Great to see someone wanting to get out and ride, I am 46, 14 stone plus and can still do loads of tricks, just been trying out a unbike,are you on Facebook?

[paulb113]

https://www.facebook.com/groups/834878473248641/