OMG! So freaking proud of myself!

[Lavender Rose]

Yeah I usually do plan. I don't mind the busy roads. I can zone it out and I have my earphones in

 

[nappadang]

Good work lass.!!

 

[Lavender Rose]

Awww thanks

 

[smokeysmoo]

I have very unflattering Muddyfox padded capri bottoms with pink day glo and a gel seat

Well done Charlotte

My advice would be to lose the gel seat. You've got padded bottoms anyway, (and in fact a padded bottom too according to your Mother ) and too much padding can be far worse than too little padding as it can easily cause painful chafing.

If you do change the saddle, (or lose the gel cover, I don't know which you've got), then it will feel hard at first, but as long as you've got the bike set up correctly you will quickly start to feel the benefit.

To reiterate, gel saddles and gel saddle covers are the work of the

 

[Lavender Rose]

Thanks for the advice x

 

[RunDorset14]

Well done - keep up the good work! Believe me, soon 20 miles will seem very easy!

 

[Dave the Smeghead]

Well done. A 20 miler is something to feel proud of. What are you riding for? The most miles in a day / the speed / fitness / or just to enjoy it.
Personally I ride because I enjoy it and I need it for the fitness. When you start doing good mileages your saddle does become a fair bit more important. I ride on Brooks B17 and padded shorts - and it is so worth it. Good for hours in the saddle before it starts to get uncomfortable.

 

[terry_gardener]

well done. I did my longest ride for the year so far today also. 16.8 miles.
http://www.endomondo.com/workouts/312343757/1916033

 

[Banjo]

25 miles is a big milestone so well done. Longer distances and more speed will just come naturally as you get fitter .

 

[young Ed]

Well done. I know all those rides very well. I have cycled them many times.

You didn't fancy the Hollingbourne Hill climb then?

is there any roads you don't know with in 100 miles of you? i was very impressed how you navigated just from tunbridge to down here in bethersden!
say if i said take me from pluckley to appledore or even rye could you do that?
Cheers Ed

 

[MikeG]

Well done Charlotte. Work away at this cycling malarky and it soon becomes easier.

Coupla things......what sort of bike are you on, and do you know what your tyre size is? I ask, because a trip on a road bike with 25mm tyres is going to be a very different thing to a trip on a mountain bike with tractor tyres on. And........sorry to sound like a boring-old-fart........but please don't cycle with headphones on. You need to hear what is going on around you to be safe on the road.

 

[young Ed]

Well done Charlotte. Work away at this cycling malarky and it soon becomes easier.

Coupla things......what sort of bike are you on, and do you know what your tyre size is? I ask, because a trip on a road bike with 25mm tyres is going to be a very different thing to a trip on a mountain bike with tractor tyres on. And........sorry to sound like a boring-old-fart........but please don't cycle with headphones on. You need to hear what is going on around you to be safe on the road.

true the headphones isn't something i agree with but helmets i won't even bother stirring up!
i know it is a hybrid
Cheers Ed

 

[Lavender Rose]

Hi guys. I have the earphones in. Just to block out noise as I have a hearing condition. It's a hybrid. Doesn't have any stickers so I don't know. The bike is,about 6 years old, currently looking for another, can't afford brand new. I use to ride mountain bike and hated the resistance.

I ride for fitness, fresh air, and I do like my stats!

 

[jowwy]

Hi guys. I have the earphones in. Just to block out noise as I have a hearing condition. It's a hybrid. Doesn't have any stickers so I don't know. The bike is,about 6 years old, currently looking for another, can't afford brand new. I use to ride mountain bike and hated the resistance.

I ride for fitness, fresh air, and I do like my stats!

If your comfortable wearing earphones and they help your condition, then carry on doing so. There is no law against doing so.

Each to their own i say.

 

[Lavender Rose]

Thanks Jowwy.