CYCLOGS

[Auntie Helen]

Couldn't resist it - just went out and did a quick 7 miles to put some daylight between SidSmith and myself. Am going to have a nice hot shower now to ease my creaking hips... which I think might in fact be chilled kidneys. I wore my waterproof overtrousers on this bit of the ride as it had rained a bit, and also discovered when I got home that the rear mudguard (which I removed a couple of days ago) does make quite a difference. I now have a cyclists' muddy stripe up my back, plus all over the mesh seat of the trike!

 

[aran20]

Couldn't resist it - just went out and did a quick 7 miles to put some daylight between SidSmith and myself. Am going to have a nice hot shower now to ease my creaking hips... which I think might in fact be chilled kidneys. I wore my waterproof overtrousers on this bit of the ride as it had rained a bit, and also discovered when I got home that the rear mudguard (which I removed a couple of days ago) does make quite a difference. I now have a cyclists' muddy stripe up my back, plus all over the mesh seat of the trike!

AH, be careful... Don't go and right yourself off for the sake of getting ahead. Good on you for your determination though, but as I say don't overdo it!

 

[Auntie Helen]

The shower has done marvels for me, I feel rejuvenated (well, a little at least). I'm just boiling the kettle for a nice hot cup of tea and will retire to bed for an hour or so to read, sip my tea and eat chocolate biscuits before dinner (curry) and the Gadget Show. Does that sound like a good evening or what!!!

I hear what you say about overdoing it but I shall be careful. But I am also determined to do that 1000 this month for the first (and possibly last) time.

 

[4F]

Certainly was. Popped out lunch time for a quick spin into a W26 headwind. Nice hitting 29 on the flat on the way back

Could be on for my first ever 20 mph average on the way home tonight

Grrrr average was dead on 19 in the end, poxy traffic . Still quickest average since mid 2007 and 2nd fastest commute ever. Not bad for week 3 on the fixed

 

[aran20]

Grrrr average was dead on 19 in the end, poxy traffic . Still quickest average since mid 2007 and 2nd fastest commute ever. Not bad for week 3 on the fixed

Nice one FFFF

 

[4F]

Nice one FFFF

Thanks, still a bit miffed I was 20 seconds off breaking 45 mins for the ride home. Still a week of strong winds ahead and Wednesday is looking favourable for the next assult on the record.

 

[ianrauk]

Thats brilliant mate.. shame about the traffic.. it's the bane of my life on my commute.. no traffic is sub 45 minutes. Becasue of traffic I have yet to break the 54 minute barrier on a normal commute.

Grrrr average was dead on 19 in the end, poxy traffic . Still quickest average since mid 2007 and 2nd fastest commute ever. Not bad for week 3 on the fixed

 

[MacB]

Ha, getting stuck in middle ring seems to have helped, gears all working now but decided to use middle only again today. Despite the wind I smashed my previous best to go under 3hrs for the first time. 2hrs 53mins 10secs for 40.4miles and exactly 14mph average. 14 was my target to reach by the end of April, guess it's 15 now! This is getting addictive, having to force myself to rest tomorrow and stick to my day on/off schedule.

Even better young Joe has been driven back to 15th spot, below me, where he belongs

 

[4F]

Ha, getting stuck in middle ring seems to have helped, gears all working now but decided to use middle only again today. Despite the wind I smashed my previous best to go under 3hrs for the first time. 2hrs 53mins 10secs for 40.4miles and exactly 14mph average. 14 was my target to reach by the end of April, guess it's 15 now! This is getting addictive, having to force myself to rest tomorrow and stick to my day on/off schedule.

Even better young Joe has been driven back to 15th spot, below me, where he belongs

It certainly is addictive. When I first started many moons ago 1 hour 10 was the target after my first ride of 1 hour 30. That got chipped down to 1 hour, 55 mins, 50 mins and finally 45 mins. I have gone sub 45 once but normally its about somewhere between 50 / 60 mins.

 

[MacB]

It certainly is addictive. When I first started many moons ago 1 hour 10 was the target after my first ride of 1 hour 30. That got chipped down to 1 hour, 55 mins, 50 mins and finally 45 mins. I have gone sub 45 once but normally its about somewhere between 50 / 60 mins.

Yeah, I'm not sure where I'll get to on the average mph, suppose it depends how much weight I shift. If I drop by about 50lbs I'd like to think I should be able to average about 17-18mph. My theory is that I'm powering 236lbs along at 14mph so should be able to move 186lbs a bit faster. Though I do wonder if the weight gives me some advantage going downhill?

 

[4F]

Though I do wonder if the weight gives me some advantage going downhill?

Works for me

 

[Auntie Helen]

Apparently I've spent three whole days in the saddle/on the seat this month

That's quite a scary figure.

And because of my slow speed that's almost a day longer than Aperitif...

 

[john59]

I’ve got a question for all you high mileage individuals. Do you work and then go out in the evening to get your mileage? Or are you free from these constraints.

 

[Auntie Helen]

I work from home on a part-time basis as a freelance designer/editor/proofreader. I also don't really watch TV or have any other vices! This gives me plenty of cycle time, plus I use the bike for grocery shopping and stuff, not just training rides.

I think the rest of those in the mileage race have proper jobs, though, so it's a bit unfair that I can usually get some extra mileage in if necessary (as pointed out by Ianrauk).

 

[4F]

I’ve got a question for all you high mileage individuals. Do you work and then go out in the evening to get your mileage? Or are you free from these constraints.

My miles are all virtually commute (29 miles a day) however I will often pop out at lunchtime for a quick 10 miles or add a bit on the way in / home. It is very rare that I do any miles at the weekend due to children time.