I apologise for saying this, as .......

[CPD]

....... I know if everybody did it all the time, the forum would fill up very quickly, but just wanted to say I had an absolutely cracking ride into work this morning on my new (to me) hybrid. 12.54 miles in just under the hour. It felt good, I could easily have gone further and it brings me to just under the 100 mile total since returning to cycling. It will be a long road to get me to where I want to be, but if there are even just a few rides like that thrown in to boost one's spirits (contrast that to the absolute drenching I got yesterday), then its going to be a lot of fun .

 

[ianrauk]

Don't apologise. It's great to read these types of posts.
You are on your way now, no going back.. you are hooked, cycling will not save you money at all, it's a slippery slope

 

[upsidedown]

Excellent CPD, well done and welcome! I'm sure that 100 will be the first of many.

 

[Banjo]

nice one CPD .Post us a picturte of your bike.

I just got back from a similar ride on my new road bike.The wind had me almost stopped going West then flying on the way back.

 

[gbb]

....... I know if everybody did it all the time, the forum would fill up very quickly, but just wanted to say I had an absolutely cracking ride into work this morning on my new (to me) hybrid. 12.54 miles in just under the hour. It felt good, I could easily have gone further and it brings me to just under the 100 mile total since returning to cycling. It will be a long road to get me to where I want to be, but if there are even just a few rides like that thrown in to boost one's spirits (contrast that to the absolute drenching I got yesterday), then its going to be a lot of fun .

Thats what it's all about
All you have to do is get through the winter with some mileage...imagine what you're going to do when the spring comes !!! (thats what i keep reminding myself when its cold and dark)

 

[BrumJim]

Thank you for sharing that. You will be surprised to hear that it has put a smile on my face, a spring in my step, and a will to cycle in tomorrow - no rain scheduled until the evening.

 

[nosherduke996]

Totally aqgree with all of the above. Only three weeks before the nights start to draw out and the sooner the better.
Got that suntan lotion ready and waiting.

 

[MacB]

Totally aqgree with all of the above. Only three weeks before the nights start to draw out and the sooner the better.
Got that suntan lotion ready and waiting.

now I like that attitude

well done CPD, nice to read something cheerful

 

[tmcd35]

All you have to do is get through the winter with some mileage...

Aye, that's the tough one. This is my second proper week in the saddle (what a strange time of year to take up cycling) and I have to admit I'm finding the weather challanging.

I try to do an hour-ish per day but twice this week that's gone done to half-hour. Atleast I got out on the bike I suppose!

 

[MrRidley]

Well done CPD, that's how i started just enjoying it, but then it becomes completly addictive and you want to cycle everyday, and buy all the gear then get a new bike, but you know what, it's still great fun

 

[postman]

Well done and keep it up .

 

[shouldbeinbed]

good on you.

 

[Randochap]

Well done and keep it up.

Indeed, winter cycling is a challenge, but it can also be invigorating. Just make sure you are well-equipped, especially in the lighting department.

There is a comprehensive winter cycling page as a subsection of the commuting hub at VeloWeb, linked below.

As others have said, if you can build a good base this winter, you'll come out fighting in spring. Just don't overdo it early.

 

[snorri]

No apology required CPD, it's allowed, spread the joy

 

[summerdays]

Well done - if you can start and continue at this time of year, then its just going to get better come the summer. I must admit on some of the better days recently I've been taking the less direct way between 2 work locations at lunchtime.