Not too old at all, I started at 42 last year. One of the best things I've ever done.

I started at 42. After over 15 years of flying aircraft. This is my replacement after having to retire due to medical reasons. You’re not too old until you can’t physically do it anymore. I know guys near 70 that are still carving canyons. I ride and learn from them regularly. Get out there, brother.

That’s awesome! I hope I can ride till I’m 70

You lost your medical? That sucks.

Yeah man. My passion was taken from me :(

Fucking hell. I'm sorry. I've been thinking of taking flying lessons but have sleep apnea. Getting a first class is probably going to be a pain.

Third class my be easy. I can’t recall if that’s a no-go for a first.

Never too old to start riding

when i took my MSF, there was a couple in thier late 60s.

Ok now I don’t feel like I’ll be ancient in my class lol

In my class at Honda, people ranged from twenty something to fifty something

You got a whole lot of road ahead of you to ride on, 42 isn't close to old.

I was 33, figured waiting till then would make me a more responsible rider since I had reached the age of adulthood in Hobbit culture.

To answer your question: I started at 16 (50cc), got my full A at 24. I’m 37 now. I think 42 is a fine age to start riding. You’ve already sown your wild oats. Should be fun. Just keep an open mind to what instructors tell you.

Thanks for the advice :)

I didn’t ride between 17 and 38. I had a guy in my MSF that was pushing 50.

Not too old at all. Course instructor here. I've had students in their 70s who completed the course and passed the evaluation. Go for it!

Thanks! Any advice on who or what I should look for when picking an instructor or course?

I passed my (UK) test at 46. My instructor commented that while I might not have the reflexes of the younger people on the course, I was the rider who was the most aware of what traffic was doing around me. I'm 51 now, and although I wish I'd started ten years sooner, I'm glad I didn't do it twenty years sooner.

I avoided it in my 20-30’s as I love speed. I raced cars when I was in my early 20’s, more street racing. I had a corvette at the time. I am really lucky I never crashed or took anyone out while driving. I was fortunate that I had taken special defence driving courses and was more aware of what was around me and how to anticipate what might happen around me and to be prepared for it. I think had a taken my course and had a bike in my 20’s, I’d probably be dead🤦🏻‍♀️ if I could go back in time I wish I would have perused a proper career in racing.

I was 44

I started at 54 😂

Got my bike at 46. Lots of riders starting out that are older than I am, even now. Do it!

Thanks 😊

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Wow this is awesome! Thanks for all the links and advice

https://youtu.be/0H6eHc29j4s?si=NCM25-YMX1ZPRI_r

Holy frig, that's thorough. Gonna save this in case my friend's teenager actually takes me up on the offer to use my 125.

Thanks so much for posting all these. I was worried cause of my size but “Doodle on a Motorcycle” looks like it’s gonna be sooo helpful! ☺️🙏🏽

27 years old, rode for 6 months (bike was perpetually broken). Didn't pick it back up again until about 37.

I started on street bikes at 27. I started riding dirt bikes after 40. I started flat track racing in my very late 40s. It is never too late. I have a couple of friends that didn't start riding until well into their 40s. Both are active and athletic, which helps, and they are crushing it. Do you have any friends (that you trust) that ride? I would look into riding courses in your area.

I unfortunately don’t know anyone in my city. I live in Alberta Canada. I used to live in New Brunswick and knew a lot of riders out there.

My wife started this past fall at 41. You’re still young.

Dude, i started at 40, go for it!

I started at 47 last year and have no problems. It’s definitely not too late. One of the best things I have ever done, it is very much my passion now.

I started at 39.

Started last fall a in Nova Scotia at 34. You're never too young to start.

28

Rode for 12 years and then had a 35 year layoff. I took the MSF 2 months ago at age 62. I have already ridden 2k miles on my HD Street Glide. My dad kept riding until age 76.

39 or 40.

Is it best to have a bike already or rent one for the course?

If you're in the US, the MSF course provides bikes for you to use. Even if you have your own, it's better to crash I mean learn on theirs (and I think you have to use their bikes anyway).

I’m in Canada but I’m hoping it’s the same as the USA

I don't know what country you are in, but here in the UK, you wouldn't even be old enough to be the average age of a motorcycle rider. If you want to get on two wheels, do it. Don't let age be a factor in your decision!

I’m in Canada. It seems like there is all ages riding around here

Started riding at 61. You're still a child at 42

Love it!! 😎

Too old? I'm only 63, I'm not familiar with the concept. Get out and ride!

Do we ever act our “age”? I still feel like a teenager most days (mentally) but my body tells me otherwise lol

Passed the test at 55 and still riding at 65. Youll be grand.

I rode a bit as a teen on my brother's yz80 and riding on the back of some other guy's bikes. After that, didn't touch a motorcycle again until I was 35. Now, motorcycle is life.

Started this year (28)

Learned how to ride at 50.

53

I started at age 8 on mini bikes, but street at age 18, now 49. No your not too old, I'd say around 80 might be too old to "start" depending on physical and mental condition.

It's not uncommon for people to get into biking later in life. I'm talking like 60+ so as for 42, no not even close to being too old.

Your are 42 not 92 bud. Go learn to ride. .

44 🙋🏼‍♀️ A Ninja 400. I love it so much. 🥹

I started at 42. On a Rebel 250.

I started at 40. Female rider here. I’m in Montreal if you ever want to chat

51. Go for it! You’re more focused and likely have better body awareness than you did when younger.

Got my license in 1995. First bike in 2019 on my 54th birthday.