She's back!

[MissTillyFlop]

After an extended hiatus, due to (mumble mumble), today I had my first proper bike (ie not a commute) ride since June.

I was huffing and puffing like a hippo on a pogo stick, but I feel wonderful and can't wait to get out again.

Only managed 17 miles (I thought my ears were going to freeze clean off), but that's an okay start, isn't it!

 

[smokeysmoo]

That's a great start MTF. I hadn't been out myself since early October until I had a test run on my re-built Dawes today.

I too was huffing and puffing like a beached whale with asthma, but it felt great to just be back on a bike.

So I'm back to commuting from Monday and just hoping that little and often will be the key to building some base fitness back.

 

[Biker Joe]

That's an excellent start. Good one..
Maybe a little too far for a first ride out but well done.

 

[mcshroom]

Well done, you'll soon get some fitness back

It was cold wasn't it. I turned down going over Cold Fell when I saw the ice on the side of the road at the bottom

 

[paul04]

Glad your back on the bike, just take it easy. it won't be long till your back to 100%

 

[MissTillyFlop]

Not hugely hilly - Kent.

 

[Easytigers]

Well done you!!! Remember...it's like a certain brand of crisps...once you pop...and all that!!! (actually just realised that's not a great saying for cycling but hey, the sentiment still counts)

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Well done MissTilly!
You are so right, the commute or the riding to the shops is not the same as a proper ride.
I feel motivated reading your post: must get out more to explore!

 

[biggs682]

MissTilly well done

 

[Ladytrucker]

You are an inspiration.

 

[NormanD]

Only 17 miles and you call yourself a cyclist!! ... well done MTF it's nice to have you back

 

[Herbie]

After an extended hiatus, due to (mumble mumble), today I had my first proper bike (ie not a commute) ride since June.

I was huffing and puffing like a hippo on a pogo stick, but I feel wonderful and can't wait to get out again.

Only managed 17 miles (I thought my ears were going to freeze clean off), but that's an okay start, isn't it!

Aye thats not bad at all Miss Tilly Flop.....jolly good show....loved your hippo on a pogo stick ditty....i would pay good money to watch that