I Started Mountain Biking After 40 Years Old, Was That Too Late To Start?

[@LegionOfMenYT]

Hell yea. Good progress on ripping up the trails 💪

[@trailzenmtb]

Still have a ton of work to do.

[@mjboise2094]

I’m 73 and still grinding up the hills and riding advanced trails. You don’t quit mt biking because you get old. You get old because you quit mt biking.

[@CaptainOscarBarbosa]

Love this I’m 35 and barely going to start mtb purchased my gt aggressor pro haven’t rode a bike since I was 12. 😅

[@hman1873]

@@CaptainOscarBarbosaare you me lol I’ll be 34 and I got the same bike. I haven’t rode since a kid too lol

[@joeshawcroft7121]

As a 44 year old man who just got back into mountain biking after 20 years off, this was very motivating. Thank you!

[@trailzenmtb]

I was hesitant to upload this pathetic journey, but that made it 100% worth it. Thank you! 🤙

[@Poloturbo77]

Exactly the same Broke my femur at 17 years old and stopped 26 years as of DH riding. Covid brought me back... I'm riding a lot more cautiously than before.

[@patricklail2031]

I just bought a brand new hard tail 30 days before my 45th. Never too old to start. Wish me luck! Awesome work you have put in

[@joeshawcroft7121]

@@patricklail2031 Good luck man! Enjoy your ride!

[@RedGummyBears-g3g]

I started mountain biking at 62 years old. When I take off my helmet after passing everyone on the downhill they say "I was not expecting that". I know what they mean. Caveat: I only started mountain biking because after 32 years of motocross I can't do that anymore, too many soil sampling events takes it's toll.

[@mackthurston140]

43 u guys are babies. I started at 56 and I'm 59 now. Gimme a break. Suck it up and go.

[@netlans]

I am 66 so ......

[@jcgarcia1931]

48 and started riding again. Practically a beginner all over again but it's the best thing I've done this year. Also 10 months clean and sober and enjoying life more than ever. Been chasing this feeling for decades and finally, some inner peace and sure fire joy is mine. I'm like a kid all over again.

[@GTNIZAR]

I join you in this thought! I am going 48 in a couple of months, and it has been 8 months since I started mountain biking. Like you have said: it is rejuvenation!

[@lenm2643]

I'm 70 and I got my first mtb 3 months ago , I have not ridden a bike since my teens . What a blast !!! I can't wait to get out there every day and put some miles down . The secret to begin with is to know when you need a break , don't push yourself until your heart is racing and you can't get your breath take regular stops for a few moments . You would be amazed how quickly your stamina builds There is also the mental health aspect . I feel better already than I have done in years . YEEHAAAA!!!!!

[@chuckriley2764]

never to old to start anything...just started MTB at 60 and i love it

[@trailzenmtb]

Agree 1000% Enjoy the ride! 🤙

[@chuckriley2764]

see you out there

[@abuckcat]

Started at 57 am now 65 it is the one things I enjoy the most

[@trailzenmtb]

Same, I'll be doing it until I'm in a box.

[@RedGummyBears-g3g]

Twin bothers from different mothers. I started mountain biking at 62 years old. When I take off my helmet after passing everyone on the downhill they say "I was not expecting that". I know what they mean. Caveat: I only started mountain biking because after 32 years of motocross I can't do that anymore, too many soil sampling events takes it's toll.

[@Joneb70]

I’m so happy to find your channel in my feed. I’m 49 and last weekend was my first time on a mountain bike. I’m hooked

[@maclighter]

55 just restarting after 20 years, XC bike to new e-mob to help out the legs and lungs and keep me at it. Thanks for giving me some confidence that I might make it alive!

[@TracieHump]

Motivational and hilarious!❤❤❤

[@link-world]

This video absolutely inspired me to do more. I've been riding for many years, started in my teens and now mid 40's. I mostly ride paved greenway trail for 20-40 mile clips but recently got into mountain biking after meeting a buddy on the trails. I now prefer mountain biking over greenway cycling. It's just a whole lot more fun dealing with obstacles. When you clear them, just makes you feel good after the ride!

[@bodo_mtb]

52 years old. Started during lockdown (Australia) and it has now overtaken my life and is an absolute obsession. My daughter and I now race in DH and gravity enduro races. Best sport I have ever been involved in.

[@benjaminhrabina4194]

I’m 47 and just started. 3 rd time at bike park I’m hitting table tops. Had my first crash and it couldn’t feel any better 😝. Love it

[@EK-kj1jk]

First off, this is a GREAT Video!!! I’m turning 48 this year and have always gone for “bike rides” but this year I dusted off my 20 year old Trek and have been making a point to do more and go farther almost daily even if it just a short ride to the pond near me. I will say that thinking about your age will slow or stop you from doing things but it is definitely bullshit. Remember that a little achievement for someone else might be a huge accomplishment for you and that’s all that matters! Have fun and again, GREAT Video!!!

[@TwoTrakMind]

Sounds a bit like my story. Started riding an old Huffy when I was in my early 40s. Transitioned to a Walgoose (Walmart Mongoose) when the Huffy gave up the ghost, then got a Jamis (a real mountain bike at last!) when I was 52. I'm 55 now, and in the best shape I've been in years, out hitting the jumps like I'm a much younger man. I absolutely love it! Don't let age talk you out of living and loving life!

[@GORESLAM77]

Rode a lot in my earlier years and haven’t been on my MTB for 17 years. I’m now back into shape and bought another bike and have started riding again. Super pumped and I’m in my 40’s. It’s never too late to get into the sport!

[@jayvee962]

Dude! I started 3 years ago at 53! I’m now completely comfortable on most black trails

[@johnspooner4128]

I'm 74, just got in to mnt biking here in CO where I live, these trails are not for pussys, rocks everywhere and videos like this keep me going thank you!

[@intothevoidkicksass]

I started at 49, I'm 52 now. I've got a similar problem with my heart. Massive heart attack at 45, another minor one at 48. Got started in MTB after road riding for 4 years for exercise. MTB has taken my workouts to another level. I'm slower than most and take a lot of breaks but I get out there and ride. My progression is slow but I enjoy every bit of it.

[@spdd081603]

ABSOLUTELY THE BEST MOTIVATION!!!!!!!! WOW!!!!!!!

[@richardohlenforst5882]

I am 63 and started 1 Month a go..so..hell yea!

[@chrisoralls3555]

I bought my mtn bike last year at 52 years old. I had not been on a bike in 36 years. I'm loving it so far. Haven't been to any bike parks yet, hoping to this year.

[@FloridaE-bikeAdventures]

I started at 55 and I’m having a blast. It’s never too late.

[@jamieelle4200]

One of my favourite sayings. Your never too old to be what you might of been!

[@trailzenmtb]

Never heard that one. Lol I was super active before my health turned on me in my late 20's. During that first ride I knew it was time to start again. My lack of endurance was completely unacceptable. Knew it was going to be a struggle at my age to rebuild myself. Didn't care. It needed to be done.

[@oleg1981]

I was doing MTB in my 20s. Now after more than 15 years I got back. And it’s hard… 43 now. But I love it.

[@trailzenmtb]

Welcome back! I wish I had started years ago. We both still have plenty of time to enjoy it tho. 🤙

[@TrailFReEK]

Never too late!!

[@metalwheelz]

I started at 61. However, I used to ride BMX back in the 70's when we were inventing it. I've been a skateboarder all my life, and still skate. I've also ridden dirt bikes my whole life and currently race in a Hare Scramble series. It's been much easier for me to pick up than someone coming in raw. So, Great Work! Keep it going and have a blast for the rest of your life.

[@RedGummyBears-g3g]

It is a lifestyle. I started riding skateboards at 6, surfboards at 10 I am 65 now. I started racing mini bikes at 8 (a Yamaha mini-enduro), I moved to 125s at Orange County International Raceway (OCIR) Friday night and Sunday motocross and Corona Raceway. Raced Saddleback all through the 70's. Joined the Army for 6 years, then got out and moved to Riverside where there was 5 tracks. Started racing 250's at Glen Helen and De Anza (shout out to Doug Hall). I got to race the Elsinore Grand Prix before they stopped it. I once got to race in the Anaheim stadium. They left the track together after the pros raced Saturday night and the local clubs got to race the track on Sunday. Now that was fun. Now I ride a Laz-E-Boy (Yamaha V-Star 1100) and a mountain bike. The day I stop is the day I can't get up after a crash and tell them just throw dirt over me here.

[@tonyyates2012]

55yrs here, just got my first emtb, one wheel turn at a time.

[@ridingwithbodie9256]

My dad started riding with me at 40. He is 43 now 60 lbs lighter and loves it. Love the story

[@trailzenmtb]

Love to hear that! Personally I lost 40lbs over the last 2 years. Didn't even realize I had that much to lose. Crazy. Lol

[@trailzenmtb]

Love the channel btw. Never too early to start either. 🤙

[@amazonhippie7826]

I’m 43. I used to mountain bike a little in my early 20’s. I have a bike that was nice back in the day, but it’s 20+ years old now. It doesn’t have front or rear shocks. That wasn’t a big deal when I was young, but I really need shocks now. I have lower back issues. I taught my 7 year old son how to ride recently, and he’s getting very good very quickly. I got him a small mountain bike with shocks. And he’s kickin butt. Now here’s why I really need to get back into it… I grew up in Bentonville, and I still live within 20 minutes of the Bentonville trails. We have some of the best trails in the world. So I’d be dumb to not get back into it. I have a dad bod, and I’m not strong. But I don’t think it’s impossible for me to get better and more in shape. I don’t plan on doing crazy jumps or anything like that. I just want to be able to keep up with my son that will soon be better than I am at riding.

[@BlackMan614]

As one who really never rode a bike (unless you count

[@TrekkinMTB]

Just came across your channel, love it. I am 40 and still ride everyday. I went from BMX trails and park to mountain bikes about 2 years ago but took a year Hiatus due to an injury and a stolen bike. I am now back in the saddle on Roscoe 9 with plenty of upgrades and I absolutely love it love it and can't wait to get up out of Florida and go hit some real trails

[@henkgrobbelaar335]

Awesome, I'm 39 and started doing trails at my local track a few weeks ago on my (now vintage) 1997 gary fisher bike I got for a birthday as a child. Doing loads of research on modern geometry and looking to buy a new bike in the coming months when I eventually decide between XC or trail. Trail for some fun trails but XC to maybe be dual purpose for some road races to get the fitness up.

[@Exstaz]

Started 1 month ago m self, being 42. Going to a bike park this weekend. I also started skiing 4 years ago. Now I’m going offpist and shredding down blacks.

[@tombowen7631]

I'm 51 years old . I just ❤️ my Banshee Paradox V3.

[@greengelacid2061]

45 and just got a Rockhopper…I’m ready for adventure now…I’ve taken a few rides and can’t wait for more…be safe brother…

[@jdub1077]

I'm 50 and just started trail riding this year with my 13 year old son. Also picked up a Garmin watch to push myself on my running. Got my VO2 max up from 39 to 44 in 2.5 months. I can honestly say I'm a NOOB on the trails, but I'm loving every minute of it. You're too old when you're in the box pushing up daisies!

[@climbing-or-coasting301]

At 67, three different Doctors said 'Get moving, or stop moving!' Bought a little bicycle, started riding around the lake at a local park - and discovered the trails. Soon got a used GT Backwoods and fixed it up with hydraulic discs and a 120mm air fork, and 2 years later I'm on a custom enduro bike, and getting stronger every week. Not long after my 69th b'day I joined my 21 year-old nephew and his girl-friend on a hike to the top of Stone Mt. in Georgia, and made it to the top and back down without stopping or needing help (if you don't count my sturdy hiking stick), so it seems to be working!

[@williammorris4419]

I started racing xc mtb at 56 years old in Thailand. Still racing there and in Colorado half of the year at 67.

[@in2fx]

Maybe, but I started mountain biking in my mid '60s and more than three years later am still loving my MTB, eMTB, and Dirt Jumper.... so much fun :-)

[@phillychew2154]

45 started biking last year; MtB a few months ago. I suck at it but I absolutely love it

[@JohnWilson-cy1ge]

Never too old, just ride what ever you have and enjoy being outside

[@billpearson7802]

I started in Jan 24, at 62..here in N County San Diego.. it’s a blast.

[@JosephBank]

Fun to see some local trails in this video. FWIW, I started MTB after 40. Bit different journey since I was a roadie before, but some similarities. Good luck with keeping up the progress.

[@trailzenmtb]

Thanks! have been riding motorcycles my whole life, so speed and balance were not my struggles. It's different when you're the power source and heaviest part of the equation. Lol

[@JosephBank]

@@trailzenmtb I bet that moto skill set translated nicely in some ways. I was more or less the flip side, plenty of power in the legs, but needed to learn the rest of the skillset. Fun journey.

[@Scottslookingabout]

I started when I was in my 60's, took me awhile to actually get some accomplishments going, I now have 7 bikes, not one is battery powered. So enjoyable and my health is crazy good.

[@winnguyen443]

Excellent! I’m 65 and been riding for 10 years. I don’t have enough time left to waste it on electric bikes. Leave those e-bikes for the younger guys. They’re busier with jobs and kids. When they get time they want to have fun. I climb hills almost everyday, I can’t describe how much I hated them for years. For some reason now I’ve learned to almost love the feeling of putting in hill time. Does it compare to screaming down the backside no, but I love it all.

[@mattkock]

I got my Salon Scissor sharpener Doug Kaye into mountain biking 3 years ago at 69 years old. In his first 3 weeks of riding he had gone to Spider Mountain Bike Park in Burnet Texas twice and then went to Bentonville Arkansas week 3. He has now done 3 clinics with 3 time World Champion Anneke Beerten in Bentonville and of course Loves riding. It's Never too late to start mountain biking. 🤘🏻

[@gregstevens2917]

Great vid...lots of truth! I just turned 58 and shred harder than guys 30 years younger...it's all in your mind!

[@Drforce2311]

Dick had his own play by play announcer. 🍻

[@deirdreoriordan9042]

I just started at 57!!

[@DATDesign]

Just got a new sub. The past few weeks I've been super into Berm Peak videos, but not doing much about riding IRL. Yesterday, I finally decided to bust out my 29er and tackle some local bike trails, other than my flat typical "rails to trails" rides. I'll be 40 in less than 2 months, and man did I feel like death trying to climb, but the exhilaration of the downhills was so worth it. I'm excited to go again, just wish I had more trails closer. Awesome work on the vids, and to see the progress you've made in just a few years. Keep it up!

[@erikungewitter3222]

I got back into it at 41... love it and ride as much as I can... .Never too late to send it on NE Singletrack!

[@Freepowder]

A friend gave me an '85 Barracuda A2V in 2000. Was a little run down and a size too small for me but I tweaked it into shape and made do. I've always wanted to mountain bike but there was never a confluence of time and money. So, at 68 I took it up. Now at 71 I'm still doing it in spite of a few health issues. I have certain limitations on various maneuvers due primarily to a lack of mentor. Still after a couple years of it I can shred the shit out of any green trail you put me on!

[@Freepowder]

I now have given the Barracuda to a friend that fits it better. It's been replaced by an '02 K2 3.0, '07 Stumpjumper, '11 Cannondale trail 4. I've cleaned and lubed all of them, upgraded brakes and transmissions, saddles, pedals and bars. The Cannon got a new Rockshox fork and a dropper post. I have near as much fun working on them as riding them. The 'Cuda got the same treatment as the rest. Cheers!

[@trailzenmtb]

Awesome to hear your shredding those greens! Spite is a good motivator. I also have a lot of fun working on them as well. I worked on motorcycles forever, bikes are so much more pleasant to work on. Been restoring some vintage Treks here and there.

[@FNE752]

Dude, 40 years old is a perfect time to start.

[@johndavis7661]

Retired the first of this year, tuned up my Giant Trance, new tires and at 67 years, now feel 21! Well maybe 23.

[@VividtrailZ]

Sick video bro. Keep shredding and putting this mindset out there. Some people out there need to hear this

[@MrJohnnyDisaster]

It’s never too late to start, just don’t take off too much time if you take a break or get injured. Getting back to your peak can take a while.

[@winnguyen443]

I started Snowboarding at 40 and mountain biking at 55. Pump and jump track at 63.

[@grahamcollins6810]

Is 40+ too old to start? Well, I started road biking at 40. Won my first race at 48. Started MTBing this year at 53 and loving it. Yes the 20 somethings are faster, stronger better than me. But I have just as big a smile on my face when I shred a trail as they do. It's never too late for anything.

[@TheReelAveragejoe]

im not a doctor but i am a physical trainer and MTB my self, It sounds like the humidity is sucking the electrolytes/sweat/salt out of you because you're sweating more when it's humid you might want to try electrolyte chews or like salt chews, for the IV drink mix packets they really do work there is direct evidence that hydration with the key here is electrolytes which is salt and sugar in a sense would help your situation.

[@TheReelAveragejoe]

also i would get a indoor cycling bike so you can train even when your not on the trail

[@trailzenmtb]

@@TheReelAveragejoe Salted cashews and electrolyte chews work great for me. I also do indoor riding as well. That really increased my stamina and endurance.

[@jeffshriner7868]

I'm 52 bad knees and extremely overweight and needed to start exercising and while I am not mountain trail riding yet. That is my goal I purchased a fat tire while that could support my 375 lbs and have really enjoyed riding it so far. I pedal the entire time I am on it. I know it is not the same as as regular but it is better than the recliner and a bag of chips. And I am going to keep trying.

[@mikekopecky5663]

I turn 48 this year..bought a new Yamaha Moro emtb about a month ago.

[@trademodejames]

Bro those words around 22 minutes in are real af. That shit resonated.............. good video man.

[@NatureOnTime]

Hey guys. I'm sorry but when i hear that 30s 40s or whatever age ppl say are too old to do anything new in life, that's just complete BS (no miss quotes). LIVE YOUR LIFE! There are far too many great things in this world to enjoy. Love your outlook in life. Keep living man and keep 🚴‍♀️👏👏 #LetsGitIt ✌️

[@zwingler]

I think Mountainbiking has this the most. Progress feels really good, but it is really slow. I think I learned how to jump-jump after 2 years. As in feeling comfortable getting air time and being able to control it. Its important to take things one at a time and not go too hard, otherwise your body will suffer the consequences.

[@paultellier2147]

Thumbs up. Subscribed.

[@rickclark3744]

It's all in how you feel, I was doing down hill parks at 53 with 30yr old relatives

[@Rockmaster867]

34 here, getting my bike today. Reading all the comments gives me hope.

[@dpdonmegat1000]

I got back in to mt biking to improve my cardio for playing paintball and I'm 46 just get out and stay active

[@Louis-z7q]

If 75 year old North Shore Betty can do it, so can you. 56 myself and just moved to BC so I can mountain bike.

[@psychosbudgetsynth7445]

I started this year mountain-biking at 43! Nothing special but lots of fun.

[@bboennemann]

I'm 50. Just started. Full send!

[@benzmuda7589]

Grew up BMX racing, quit riding until I was 40 when I started BMX racing again. Started riding MTB at 46 and still shredding at 50. Jumping bigger jumps than I ever had access to as a kid but not doing as many tricks.

[@shakuan05]

👈🏾 51 and just separated my shoulder at Bacon Ridge. WAS gonna hang it all up after 35 years of riding but then I saw this video. Aight, I’m not gonna be a B*%h and KFG! Thanks man, I needed this.

[@bikeempowerment]

Nope, I’m 52 and still feel right at home on the trails. Yesterday I met a 65 and 75 year old guy that looked great.

[@jaselikesbikes]

Good for you, well Done.

[@trailzenmtb]

Thanks! The journey is only beginning, I'm still a work in progress. But I wanted to remind people it's never too late to start... anything. 🤙

[@cosmicheretic8129]

I started MTB seriously at 43. Crashed a fair bit at first but now I am fine riding within my limits. Jumping will get you injured for sure so just know that.

[@johnryea7656]

I'm 41 been bikeing since child hood I didn't ever know there was a age limit 😅😅 camp year around as well in the Northeast

[@shaynelhta]

Same exact thyroid problems. I ultimately had it removed after radiation did nothing. I know it's one medication for another. But now I got my life back. People don't understand how being hyper destroys your health and life

[@Justgreenish]

Well, I'm 38 here, and I started Mtb juste before the winter. Stopped smoking for the occasion! The latter was the hardest part ! Additionnally, being older allows me not to give a care if I suck at it 😂

[@trailzenmtb]

Awesome! To be fair, that's the only excuse I find acceptable... "So you're not going to hit that gap? Nah bro, I'm old and not made of rubber anymore." 🤣

[@Justgreenish]

@@trailzenmtb actually, so far it's more like yolo going down and hiking going up ! Hahahah

[@trailzenmtb]

@Justgreenish Hike a bike, bruh... That struggle is real. I'm still living it more than I'd like. Lmao

[@Zaaxun]

I'm 60 and I smoke one while I'm unloading the bike. Then ride 25 miles MTB.

[@jasonsullivan7676]

“Bug sandwich existence” 😂

[@mfiocca]

started racing mtb at 42 💪🏼

[@gutzboy1]

I'm 53 and getting back into it. Last time I rode was 2011.

[@junaustria0119]

I started at 50.

[@Bob_Shy_132]

That rock section looked a little frustratingly sketch. Hee hee

[@nytrortx5224]

“Old A-F” 🤣 I’m 52…..

[@trailzenmtb]

Was more so how I felt. Not the number. 😂

[@martinangelomooney1010]

35 for me and it has been 3 years now. I do xc trails only cause my bike is just a Talon from Giant. I would like to try enduro I just can't afford a full sus.

[@trailzenmtb]

One of the guys in our tribe started off on a Talon. Good bike for XC. I wouldn't worry about a full sus until you know you're fully committed to it. 🤙

[@joshclark6027]

42 I started just a couple years ago

[@nomvonglismerced4311]

55 and just started MX and MTB...keep on living or will just be waiting to check out

[@bagdasaruionel7083]

Started at 49 and asked myself what took me so long to do it. Got nothing to prove , just fun.

[@mtn_manhills3688]

im 61 still killing it on the trails, I'lll be heading up to Jarrods Place in October for 3 days!!! If any old guys want to join me let me know, it will be my first time ever riding a DH park.

[@RedGummyBears-g3g]

I started mountain biking at 62 years old. When I take off my helmet after passing everyone on the downhill they say "I was not expecting that". I know what they mean. Caveat: I only started mountain biking because after 32 years of motocross I can't do that anymore, too many soil sampling events takes it's toll.

[@johnochsner7913]

62 here.. Had a season pass at Blue Mt Resort the last 5 years... I'll do 10-15 laps on a average day out. MTB at Bike park is a total body workout. PS- Little girls like to ride at Mt Creek and take the tea cups up the hill. Real Men ride Blue Mountain ....

[@playtime07]

Thanks, just thanks

[@icpchad]

Great Video.

[@ryanttucker77]

Just started at 40, was ripping for 3 months, before I took a drop and landed in the hospital for 4 days... 2 weeks until I can ride again. I rather be in for trying to better my health, then in it for not.

[@mikestivers8302]

i started at 48, only rode a bicycle a few times since 1990.

[@trailzenmtb]

Enjoy the ride 🤙

[@mikestivers8302]

@@trailzenmtb bruh i lol'd at least a half dozen times. i watched this twice!

[@christhrift6165]

I see you ride LGP that my home trail also

[@trailzenmtb]

We used to ride there every weekend, lately we've been traveling exploring other areas most of the time. I think LGP is still one of the best in the area tho.

[@christhrift6165]

I restarted at 46 and glad I did I’m 51 now

[@NipponNostalgicTV]

I'm 53 and got into last year