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Kevin Alexander
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Some bits I was going at it but others like the cycle path it was just a nice pace, under 40 mins might be a big push.
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NEO
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Thats decent stats mate i just got back into it and i managed 11 miles in an hour at an average of 10.1 mph but im 45 so was pleased with it. if it gets me fitter then i'll just keep pushing.
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Kevin Alexander
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11 miles in 45 mins is good mate, I done 9.6m in 42 mins this morning, going to have a rest tomorrow and maybe try and do 20 miles tuesday or wednesday
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Kevin Alexander
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Quick update, thought I would actually push myself yesterday, 9.8 miles in 38.22 seconds. Average speed was 14mph. Getting better I think. Thats including a uphill road that really isnt suited for a CX bike so all in all pretty pleased/
Dusty Bin
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9.8 miles in 38.22 seconds must be a new world record. According to my calculations, that means you rode at a average of 928mph...
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Kevin Alexander
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Yeah was a bit off my pace this week.
38m 22secs
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38m 22secs
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User6179
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maybe a tailwind!?
Nigelnaturist
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I think this is irrelevant as everyone's first ride is going to be slow if they have not been on a bike for a while, it's better than my first ride 8 miles or so @ 9.8 mph, these days I avg just under 16mph no matter what the ride I do around here, admittedly it's not the hilliest area, but I did record 62ft/mile yesterday, I only started in June 2012. if the bike was some 5kg's light imagine how much easier those hill would be.
I will be 50 in Feb.
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totallyfixed
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I used to live in Polton, now if you said you had gone via Loanhead then I would have been a lot more impressed
[cracking little hill that]I will have to disagree with you on this one. A 25 year old fit person I would hope would go faster even on a first ride than a 50 year old 30 stoner who has never been on a bike before.
I cannot remember my first ride so I have no idea of the speed I did, now I am considerable older than you and my average is normally about 17mph a bit slower than it used to be, knackered knee's and all that malarkey however less time on the bike means more time swimming for me which is benefiting nicely.
Nigelnaturist
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Yes but a first ride will be slow no matter who it is.
I only re-started cycling last year after nearly 2 decades without any consistent cycling, and at speeds above 15-16mph bike weight and starts to play a part, as does many factors, if your riding a bike 3Kg's less than mine ect, converse if your riding one heavier.
Dusty Bin
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Been thinking about this thread - and the many others like it. When people ask 'is this any good?' they never ask for a comparison.
"Is this any good compared to a pro rider?" Well, no.
"Is this any good for someone who is new to cycling and with no major medical issues?" Well, yes - it's within the margins of what you might expect for a beginner, depending on their weight and general fitness level.
First rides do not need any validation other than "Did I enjoy it?" and "Do I want to do it again?"
