Difficult ride!

[Doobiesis]

I have had many bad rides during my first months of cycling. And you never forget them! I came off and fractured my wrist in August took a while to get my confidence back, but doesn't take long - and it makes you a better cyclist. Keep up the good work x

 

[PeteXXX]

As an aside, don't rely totally on technology. Batteries run out, signals fail. If i'm in uncharted territory, I take an OS or road map with me.

Keep up the riding though, and well done on increasing the distance.

 

[citybabe]

sometimes it leads you somewhere you would have missed.

That's the best way to find some lovely cycling routes!

 

[ScotiaLass]

You're doing great!
We all have wobbles, falls and self-doubt.
I tend to stick to routes I'm familiar with due to my Aspergers....I'm happy to go along on a new route if someone else is with me.
Could that be an option for you? Find a cycle buddy?

 

[daisyj]

You're doing great!
We all have wobbles, falls and self-doubt.
I tend to stick to routes I'm familiar with due to my Aspergers....I'm happy to go along on a new route if someone else is with me.
Could that be an option for you? Find a cycle buddy?

Thanks, ScotiaLass. The lanes around here tend to look very similar so what seemed like a route I knew, only took one wrong turn to send me offf in the wrong direction! I think I know where I went wrong so I'll give it another go tomorrow. Cycling buddy is a good idea but no-one I know is into cycling - though my partner is getting interested.

 

[Aunty Tyke]

I've been cycling for over a month and have increased from first rides of 3 miles to a 7 mile loop with a few hills (which I struggle with but am battling them and enjoying it). I was feeling quite pleased with this. A bit disheartened after today's ride. I got lost, had my first fall and was very relieved to get home, tired and sore! I took my mobile for maps but think I need to mount it on my bars so I can see it for route guidance. My confidence is a bit shaken and I don't know whether to rest tomorrow or have another go. Suggestions welcome.

I'd rest your body for a couple of days,then just do a small easy loop to feel ok again. I'm just starting to venture a bit further,check,out a route on the OS map and take it with me just incase. Good luck!

 

[13 rider]

@daisyj try searching the internet for sky rides they do guided gentle rides . if there are any local to you

 

[daisyj]

@daisyj try searching the internet for sky rides they do guided gentle rides . if there are any local to you

Good tip, I'll check it out.

 

[mjr]

Which end of Somerset? Cheddar and Axbridge Cyclists used to be a lovely relaxed group but did expect a small membership fee after a few rides.

 

[MiK1138]

Hope your fall wasnt to bad, by all means take a day off tomorrow but dont be disheartened, getting lost is part of the fun.

 

[daisyj]

Which end of Somerset? Cheddar and Axbridge Cyclists used to be a lovely relaxed group but did expect a small membership fee after a few rides.

That sounds like a good group but I'm in the Mendips.

 

[Ihatehills]

I had a similar experience a couple of weeks into my cycling.I took a wrong turn which led me down some fairly unsuitable tracks that caused me to fall as I had been down some really steep hills and was knackered I didn't feel That turning back was an option, at one point I had to wade through a pool That my bike got stuck in, its funny now but wasn't at the time.
After I fell off my confidence was a bit shaky but you soon regain it.
Valuable lesson all that's marked on google maps aren't necessarily Roads :-)

 

[Crandoggler]

If it makes you feel any better, a guy I ride with quite a lot manages to fall off practically every time we go out. Don't worry about it!

 

[mjr]

If it makes you feel any better, a guy I ride with quite a lot manages to fall off practically every time we go out. Don't worry about it!

 

[Tojo]

If it makes you feel any better, a guy I ride with quite a lot manages to fall off practically every time we go out. Don't worry about it!

Don't stop and wait for him, he'll be more careful and not be on his arse as much.....