Noob - 6 months on

[Sim2003]

nice 1 keep up that rate and wont be the fat chap you thought you where

That is the plan. Going for another ride on Sunday will add a mile or 5 on if I can.

Thanks all for the support

 

[stoatsngroats]

That's a great start, keep going!

 

[sannesley]

Brilliant job. The skys the limit now. As you get more uns out and more miles under your belt you'll only get fitter and faster.

 

[Cyclist33]

So Sunday I had a message on skyride from a fellow cyclist asking if I fancied joining up for a ride out. I finished work at 11am pedalled home and got something to eat and was eager to get out (slightly nervous too). 12:30 hit got the message it was still on and meet time was 1ish and set off.

I had no idea what/who to expect lol , The lady led and we went out at a nice steady pace, went via some cycle paths that I had no idea was there and headed up to Combe Abbey and back. Ended up doing 17miles and bloomin hell I was/am well pleased and very eager to do more. Add the 10mile (all together) commute too and I did 27miles.

So anyone thinking they cant cycle is wrong Im a very fat/heavy guy and I managed far more than I expected. I just got to make it a regular thing now.

Top marks!!

 

[Mrs M]

Well done, keep going

 

[Cadire]

Really good to read of your experience... thanks for sharing!

 

[Innes]

Good on ye mate, I'm more or less in the same boat, feels good tho doesn't it :-D

 

[Sim2003]

Good on ye mate, I'm more or less in the same boat, feels good tho doesn't it :-D

Yes m8 it does feel great. I keep getting cancelled on for extra rides atm, poor timing and horrid weather. So added a mile onto my commute, will add another on when a road I want to use re opens. May venture to a family member 13 mile out although not too keen on going solo.

 

[dee.jay]

I did a 19 mile ride within a few weeks of starting on my own. It is a bit daunting but what's the worse that can happen? A puncture maybe?

 

[the_craig]

Great stuff.

I felt great after my first ride (well maybe a couple hours afterwards ) and just wanted to keep going out.

Sadly life gets in the way of my next ride.

 

[dee.jay]

Yeah I did a 31 miler the other week and I had to go home and retain some energy as I then commuted 7 miles to work on the Bike too !

 

[busman]

Well done fella

 

[Sim2003]

Yeah I did a 31 miler the other week and I had to go home and retain some energy as I then commuted 7 miles to work on the Bike too !

Roughly how long does that take you dee.jay ? I worry more for my butt and and other body parts hurting before my legs give in.

 

[dee.jay]

35 minutes there (7.1 miles)
30 ish back (6 miles)

I take a slightly longer route in because it's nicer and nicer to get home a bit quicker though the weather was nice today. I also work 12 hour shifts and I don't really mind the cycle - quite relaxing once I'm through town and onto the cycle paths

 

[Sim2003]

Well just done me 27miles on my lonesome. 13 out and 14 bk home and it was great. Head winds and a more hilly way bk was a killer. Although my legs feel fine I was gettin pins n needles in feet on the last 2 miles. Well pleased roll on Thursday for my nxt.