Show us your.......newbie progress! [4 Sep 2012 - 4 Oct 2014]

[welsh dragon]

People should think less about the technicalities and more about just having fun. I don't care about hr, cadence, times, yada yada. For me, its about enjoyment. It doesn't matter how far or long it takes, or how short your journey is. Just enjoy.

 

[Mo1959]

People should think less about the technicalities and more about just having fun. I don't care about hr, cadence, times, yada yada. For me, its about enjoyment. It doesn't matter how far or long it takes, or how short your journey is. Just enjoy.

Ahhhh, but just think, if you burn an extra 300 calories you could have a cake when you get back!

 

[Nigelnaturist]

I distinctly feel after all recent rides much better than I did after lesser rides a few months back
I feel I could work harder at my rides, but not sure how much it matters

It doesn't really matter Bob so long as you can ride and get up the hills you need to, its more about enjoying it (though I think we all wonder why sometimes), cycling fitness is something that takes time to acquire (thats why I am still a newbie), and its not something that can be measured in how much you can produce in an hour on a cycling machine, dont get me wrong there are benefits to them, but I still would rather be out in the middle of winter than in some gym, and thats where other types of fitness come in the mental ability to keep going (and this is what helps me the most with my health), and not to wonder in to local when things get tough.

 

[Stonechat]

Ahhhh, but just think, if you burn an extra 300 calories you could have a cake when you get back!

I do sometimes feel ravenous when getting in after a ride. Got through a big bag of Hula Hoops once

 

[Nigelnaturist]

Ahhhh, but just think, if you burn an extra 300 calories you could have a cake when you get back!

I would have it anyway, 7,000 cals used in the last three days riding how many cakes is that, mind you I think the bryton reads a little high.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

I do sometimes feel ravenous when getting in after a ride. Got through a big bag of Hula Hoops once

Good for salt replacement

 

[Mo1959]

I do sometimes feel ravenous when getting in after a ride. Got through a big bag of Hula Hoops once

Ha, ha. Not much eating in them. They are full of holes!

I do like crisps must admit but I have been behaving lately and not buying them.

 

[SatNavSaysStraightOn]

Good for salt replacement

and they are suitable for me (unlike most cake) which is a real bonus being allergic to dairy

 

[Stonechat]

It may not be the tyre, I have had 3 punctures since Aug (5,100 miles on Gatorskins) two pinch punctures and one a failed patch. The front is good for a few more thousand miles the rear whilst still ok will need to get changed soonish, the best I got out of an Ultra Sport was 4,500 but had loads of punctures, they have also had a positive effect how I ride as I have virtually no fear of a puncture, also on a cost side even though more expensive currently £23 @ Halfords 700x23c the Ultra Sports are £20 I think its worth the extra.

EDIT
Halfords currently have two 700x23c one at £23 and one at £25.50, I dont know whats going there.

I get a bit confused by tyres - people swear by one type and rubbish another
Will probably have to use trial and error when getting new tyres

 

[Mo1959]

and they are suitable for me (unlike most cake) which is a real bonus being allergic to dairy

I can't sympathise enough Emma. I just can't imagine what it must be like to have to be careful what you eat like you do. I am extremely fortunate that I can eat what I like.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

I get a bit confused by tyres - people swear by one type and rubbish another
Will probably have to use trial and error when getting new tyres

Apparently so do Halfords

 

[Nigelnaturist]

I can't sympathise enough Emma. I just can't imagine what it must be like to have to be careful what you eat like you do. I am extremely fortunate that I can eat what I like.

Not surprised the miles you do.
@SatNavSaysStraightOn you best get going you still have some distance to do.

 

[SatNavSaysStraightOn]

I can't sympathise enough Emma. I just can't imagine what it must be like to have to be careful what you eat like you do. I am extremely fortunate that I can eat what I like.

what gets me is the need to put dairy in salt & vinegar crisps!

 

[SatNavSaysStraightOn]

Not surprised the miles you do.
@SatNavSaysStraightOn you best get going you still have some distance to do.

when I have had a sleep. didn't get much last night and need to catch up and get rid of my cramp!
we may add a few miles on this evening on the mtbs, but it is definitely a case of watch this space TOMORROW...

 

[welsh dragon]

Ahhhh, but just think, if you burn an extra 300 calories you could have a cake when you get back!

I can and do have cake anyway . Bugger the calories