FlyingCyclist
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I did get sick of eating it and I stopped last year. Most of the chocolate that we made was nasty stuff (Don't tell them that lol).
How to get back into cycling??
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I did get sick of eating it and I stopped last year. Most of the chocolate that we made was nasty stuff (Don't tell them that lol).
FlyingCyclist
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I went out for a 5.6mile ride. Took me 33minutes. Had to stop a few times though.
http://app.strava.com/activities/133341359?ref=1MT1yaWRlX3NoYXJlOzI9dHdpdHRlcjs0PTQ1MDk4OTA%3D
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Ern1e
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I thought that may be the case lol wifes mate used to work for a local pie maker's wild horses could not make any of her lot eat them,she always said to me if only you knew waht went on in that place you would not even think about eating one ! well my reply to that "if you don't know then it don't matter" oh and my other half ask's is there such stuff as nasty chocolate ?
FlyingCyclist
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Would it be a bad idea for me to push myself to and ride non stop on a route. If I reach a small gradient I would change to the smallest cog, maybe even the smallest cog on the crank?
Saluki
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Just do what you can.
A non stop ride is a fine idea but if you need to stop, then stop. No point killing yourself. Riding up hills in small ring is what I do and you'll want the largest back cog (or granny gear as we call it) for ease of getting up the hill. Just pace yourself, you can go too fast and tire yourself out. When I used to run, I used to run really slowly if I had to rather than walk. When I was getting fit for cycling again I would cycle really slowly if I had to. 5mph sometimes.
Even now I will stop for a few minutes if I have too. No shame in having a look at the scenary and taking a breather when necessary.
A non stop ride is a fine idea but if you need to stop, then stop. No point killing yourself. Riding up hills in small ring is what I do and you'll want the largest back cog (or granny gear as we call it) for ease of getting up the hill. Just pace yourself, you can go too fast and tire yourself out. When I used to run, I used to run really slowly if I had to rather than walk. When I was getting fit for cycling again I would cycle really slowly if I had to. 5mph sometimes.
Even now I will stop for a few minutes if I have too. No shame in having a look at the scenary and taking a breather when necessary.
Ern1e
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IMO it would be a bad idea if after doing this it makes you feel like not cycling again !! Honestly all I did in the early days was ride to a point until that was comfy then increase it etc,only time I did push myself to go somewhere that was out my comfort zone so to speak was an hospital appointment which was over in Burnley which ever way I went was up hill half the way and then an absolutly cracking desent the rest (that is both ways) which I realy was not ready for but I did it and then again several times since ! So just keep at it my friend you will arrive at your destination all in good time, and please remember its not always a race.
Easytigers
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Really good work getting out. From nearly a mile to over 5 is good going...keep at it!
FlyingCyclist
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It was the other way round actually.
Easytigers
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Sorry I must have got the chronology wrong, I thought the first post was saying that you didn't quite manage a mile and then later that you'd done over 5. Which ever way it was though, I hope you reach your target mileage and have fun getting there :-)
FlyingCyclist
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I used to cycle now and again on the canal to Skipton or the other way towards Bingley.
I was actually thinking about going on it again.
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ColinJ
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I have been through this process over the past 2 years and I live just over the hill from you so I enjoy/endure the same terrain as you!
It took me less than a year to go from bed-ridden to cycling over 100 hilly kms in a day.
I found it easier to build up my stamina initially by walking rather than cycling. I spent a few months getting to the stage that you are at now by just walking further, faster, and up more hills.
I finally got back on my bike at about your level of fitness. I found that my fitness improved rapidly after that. I just kept pushing my boundaries and let my body tell me when it'd had enough. I got myself tired but not exhausted, and allowed time for recovery before doing it again.
So ... yes, try harder and see what you can do - you will probably surprise yourself! Use those low gears - that is why you paid for them. Most people could get reasonably fit, reasonably quickly if they went about it the right way.
Have fun, stick at it, and by the autumn you will be amazed at what you can do!
It took me less than a year to go from bed-ridden to cycling over 100 hilly kms in a day.
I found it easier to build up my stamina initially by walking rather than cycling. I spent a few months getting to the stage that you are at now by just walking further, faster, and up more hills.
I finally got back on my bike at about your level of fitness. I found that my fitness improved rapidly after that. I just kept pushing my boundaries and let my body tell me when it'd had enough. I got myself tired but not exhausted, and allowed time for recovery before doing it again.
So ... yes, try harder and see what you can do - you will probably surprise yourself! Use those low gears - that is why you paid for them. Most people could get reasonably fit, reasonably quickly if they went about it the right way.
Have fun, stick at it, and by the autumn you will be amazed at what you can do!
FlyingCyclist
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Someone who I know wants me to go out on a 12 mile ride this evening but I had to say no because I'm out of shape.
When I was younger I always went walking in the Dales. I've even been up Ingleborough hill a few times. But once I bought a car, I walked less. But now I'm walking a lot more.
But the last proper walk I did was last year around August, at Malham and it was 3miles. I've also walked round Fewston and Swinsty Reservoirs a few times (Not at both at the same time, but I have done once 2 years ago).
As I said in my previous posts, I'll be taking my bike to Scotland and I'll be riding every day doing 4miles or less. I might do a 17 mile (or less) run a couple of times.
When I was younger I always went walking in the Dales. I've even been up Ingleborough hill a few times. But once I bought a car, I walked less. But now I'm walking a lot more.
But the last proper walk I did was last year around August, at Malham and it was 3miles. I've also walked round Fewston and Swinsty Reservoirs a few times (Not at both at the same time, but I have done once 2 years ago).
As I said in my previous posts, I'll be taking my bike to Scotland and I'll be riding every day doing 4miles or less. I might do a 17 mile (or less) run a couple of times.
ColinJ
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I'm used to walking because I don't drive. Even when travelling long distance by rail or bus, I walk to and from the stations or bus stops. I do all my local shopping on foot too.
If you could use your car less then that would make a big difference to your fitness. You can fit quite a lot of shopping in a 25L rucksack. It's amazing what 10-15 half mile strolls a week would do for you.
If you could use your car less then that would make a big difference to your fitness. You can fit quite a lot of shopping in a 25L rucksack. It's amazing what 10-15 half mile strolls a week would do for you.
