simple answer here. NO! :)

If your wanting something to tell your daughter to argue against a midlife crisis motorcycling requires alot more concentration on the roads in comparison to driving a car. so tell her you would rather keep your brain active on a bike than being stuck at home doing the sudoku! :)

I don't think you're ever too old to start learning something, if it's what you want to do!

AND... 51... Pfft, not even close to old!

Go for it....... I have started to do things that I have always wanted to do, and worried it maybe a mid life crisis, but I now realise it's just that I now have the time and a bit of spare cash to try different things. Get booked in for your C.B.T, you will never look back and your daughter will think your cool, trust me

Thanks for the positive comments...guess my Daughter is over cautious as she is a nurse in ICU so seen a different side of biking.  Well I've got my 1st session on Sunday a.m. and I know I'll love it...all my friends think it's great...so do I...come to the conclusion that I don't care what anyone thinks anymore...I'm going to enjoy myself for once...he,he! 

Go for it, I always wanted to get a bike from being a teenager but parents thought otherwise, then so did the ex wife! I started riding this year at 33, got my CBT sorted, now saving for my tests and riding an awesome Cagiva Mito 125. Enjoy yourself and stay safe!

Hi,I rode a motorbike in my teens but never passed my test,drove on provisional licence.14 weeks ago (and 30 odd  years later) I contacted Get On and subsequently did a trial ride and my CBT all within 5 days.Oh how much fun I am having now,wish I had done it years ago.Got my independance back(I dont drive a car) but more importantly I feel like a teenager again.If this is a midlife crisis I wish it had happened sooner lol

Hi Cheryl

Like most of the replies I last road a bike when I was a teenager and never did my test,

I have always thought about going back on a bike but never seemed to find the time,

I Finaly decided at 60 to do it so I took advantage of the get on free ride last month and enjoyed it so much I did my CBT the following week.

Find a good instuctor is the answer so that you feel safe when you fist go out on your own, I did and can't wait to do my full test.

Biking is still the same as it was when I first did it, Even bikers you have never met talk and give advise,

New friends seem to be every where I go,

So in answer to your question Yes its never too late.

It is never too late...In fact I met a man recently who is in his 70s and still riding a Honda Goldwing and is still learning new skills with a motorbike club.

Go for it and enjoy what you love doing !!!

Go for it.  I intend doing the same, but so far haven't had any contact from my chosen Get-On centre!  Rode pillion as a teenager / young adult and my eldest had his 1st bike aged 17 (came off and ended up in A&E and on crutches for 6 mths, but he was undeterred).  He's now a qualified rider and, so far, has been accident free. Must be something in the genes .. bring it on! ;o)

You've got to give it a try , I came back to motorcycles after a 30 year break , it was the best thing in the world.  Riding a bike well is a skill that is difficult to aquire but once you do.. it will put a smile on your face.   Good luck

Hello Cheryl, Good luck and enjoy the experience. I did my free ride and CBT last month. I'm 56 and had never ridden a motorcycle before. I was really impressed with the CBT training.

hi glad you took the plunge i love it and only regret is i didnt ride sooner !!

have fun and be safe ps tights are great to layer in this weather lol x

Hi Cheryl,

How did you get on with your first ride?  I'm 46, and took my very wobbly CBT test last year.  The guys at Mid Kent Motorcycle Training were fantastic.  I'm loving my Yamaha Custom 125 and it IS great fun.  I've only managed to rack up 300 miles and the first few couple of hundred scared me witless, but I'm getting the hang of it slowly and really enjoying it now.  Have fun and let us know how you're getting on!

Jules x

Got to say, not too old to start, I took the CBT a few months ago and finally got a humble and trusty honda CG125 done all this at the young old age of 41, first time on a bike was via a free ride on this site. Had excellent trainers for the CBT, though had to go back for a 2nd session.

Finally got out on the road, first month or so was quite a learning curve, but now its getting a lot better and am really enjoying it. It is a whole new learning process, so take all the advice you can and take your time and enjoy, it truly is a fantastic way of getting around.