first ride, where to go ?

[Enceladus]

i get my bike on thursday
can anyone suggest where to go on my first ride ?
something nice and easy to get me back into the saddle after a break possibly ?
i live in bridlington
thanks

[dickturpin]

North Yorks Moors or The Dales is a good day out.

[rustyrider]

Make it up as you go.  Do a first left, then first right, then first left again and so on.  You never know where you'll end up.  If you fancy a change, start with first right.......

[Andy FZS]

Pick roads that you know, I'm sure there must be plenty. I went out for an hour this afternoon (been at work at weekend) I thought about Brid but as I got to Driffield it started to rain so I turned towards Wetwang then back into Hull did maybe 50 miles but it got me out for a while.

[ddtwelve]

Take the coastal road north out then the first left there on a  nice run in the sales 

[SEPTIKANGEL]

   He said he wanted to go for a ride, not a scoot around the aisles to see what's the latest Debenhams has on offer! 

[ddtwelve]

Haha bloody mobile predictive texting. DALES I ment

[purplebear7]

Well Enchiladas .. (are you sure about that spelling ? )
 
You do live in a grand biking area .. bit spoiled for choice up there as far as roads go I think.
 
However .. I recon you would be well advised to stick to quiet roads you know on your first day .. Also you might pull over whenever you can.  Stop, get off, put the bike on the stand, walk around it twice, get back on and then ride on. 
 
If as you say you have been 'away from bikes' for any length of time .. getting used to handling the bike is going to be just as important as riding it .. for the first day at least .. just in my opinion  of course.   Enjoy Yourself Buddy   
 
Stay Safe     Polar Bear

[solorider]

or you could do what my dad used to do,if the bike is a used bike looking at the miles with the first digit count the amount of turns and turn the amount the first digit is,ie left,then do the same then turn right etc,you wont know where you will end up.wont work on a new bike though

[Enceladus]

thanks for the replies
can't wait to get out on two wheels again !
i'll probably take a ride out to scarborough as a start and maybe then onto dalby forest area.

Well Enchiladas .. (are you sure about that spelling ? )
However .. I recon you would be well advised to stick to quiet roads you know on your first day .. Also you might pull over whenever you can.  Stop, get off, put the bike on the stand, walk around it twice, get back on and then ride on. 
If as you say you have been 'away from bikes' for any length of time .. getting used to handling the bike is going to be just as important as riding it .. for the first day at least .. just in my opinion  of course.   Enjoy Yourself Buddy   

good tips there thanks
and my user name is right (enceladus). it's one of saturns moons (subtle hint there to a hobby of mine )

[AdieR]

Filey way might be a good run for a first run, esp if weather stays decent (was rain in Scarbados this morn, brightened this aft but chilly). Am heading from Scarborough to Scotland tomorrow (Wed) for a wedding (here's hoping it'll stay dry....)

[ddtwelve]

go through dalby forest and stop off at the observatory?? gonna try and take my celetron se6 on my bike this year 

[Looney tune]

Am heading from Scarborough to Scotland tomorrow (Wed) for a wedding (here's hoping it'll stay dry....)

Lovely blue skies today, but cold wind. Have a good one 

[Hodge]

It doesn't matter where you go you will still have a huge grin.

[Robbie8666]

It doesn't matter where you go you will still have a huge grin.

I remember picking my bike up last July from Croydon then riding it back to Portsmouth! 1st time I had ridden in over 10 years. it took me the best part of 3 hours the 1st hour was a blast after that it became a bit of a drag tbh and when i got home I was frozen and aching. took it up to Basingstoke the next day and was grinning like a Cheshire cat.
 
so my advice would be dont be too adventurous on your 1st ride!!

[Hodge]

It doesn't matter where you go you will still have a huge grin.

I remember picking my bike up last July from Croydon then riding it back to Portsmouth! 1st time I had ridden in over 10 years. it took me the best part of 3 hours the 1st hour was a blast after that it became a bit of a drag tbh and when i got home I was frozen and aching. took it up to Basingstoke the next day and was grinning like a Cheshire cat.
 
so my advice would be dont be too adventurous on your 1st ride!!

After 10 years it you would ache as riding a bike for any distance requires stamina. You have to admit you still enjoyed it though.

[ddtwelve]

just take it easy i picked my bike up in feb was -3c outside took it home showed everyone then next day sunday took it from where i live with girlfriend pillion  to the peak district -5c ice on roads and winnets pass closed to bikes due to ice , if you take it easy you can go anywhere big grin ear to ear for the rest of the week 

[ddtwelve]

OOOooo forgot to say i havent been bikeing for 20 years lol

[Robbie8666]

After 10 years it you would ache as riding a bike for any distance requires stamina. You have to admit you still enjoyed it though.

 
hell yeah!!!
and i still do..waiting for that perfect weather so that I can ride home to Cornwall on a weekend!!
 

[Enceladus]

just got back after my first ride out.
not an ideal night for it, but as it was astronomy society meeting and i got the bike yesterday, i couldn't wait !
about 30 miles there and 50 back.
my fingers are numb, my feet are frozen, but i have the biggest / silliest grin on my face you can imagine !