My return to cycling.

Robzere31 · 18 Mar 2026 at 18:58

Well after nearly 2 years away from cycling due to various health issues, & the subsequent weight gain, 35lbs+ first time I've ever been over 200lbs.

I'm putting a plan together to get back into a fitness regime.

I was regularly riding around 5,000 miles a year however a fractured hip started the decline, then various chest issues along with recurring hip problems this slowly dropped to virtually nothing in the last 2 years.

Plan is to get back slowly via Zwift, which I used regularly between 2021 - 2024 & hopefully once some level of fitness is back get a few road miles

Not expecting miracles but hoping to rekindle my love of cycling & see some level of fitness return

grudas · 18 Mar 2026 at 19:30

Good luck! I recently got back into it after near 7 years lol. Was tough at the start but more enjoyable now.

fez · 19 Mar 2026 at 08:36

Glad to hear it. Cycling is one of my favourite things to do in the English countryside. Fingers crossed your return is pain free and smooth!

Theres a pretty active indoor riding thread in here with all the agoraphobes hanging out in there if you want to get up to speed with Zwift again.

faheemrazzaq · 21 Mar 2026 at 21:51

Good luck. I have recently taken up cycling and really enjoying it.