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

[Stonechat]

Thanks very much for the birthday wishes guys. Had a nice day over at my Dads yesterday. Nice meal, some goodies and £200 in a card which is already burning a hole in my pocket wondering what goodies I can buy for the bikes. Lol.

Had a shortish run out on the bike this morning as the legs have been feeling a bit weary the last few rides..........and you never know, I might want to do the climbing challenge which starts on Wednesday!

Yes need our recovery time, supposed to make us stronger
Will not try the climbing challenge

 

[Nigelnaturist]

Yes need our recovery time, supposed to make us stronger
Will not try the climbing challenge

@Mo1959 doesn't know what it is, just keeps going

@Triban5riderGD Well done both of you, and especially to your son.

 

[morrisman]

I'm beginning to like May, 100 miles already and 2 days of morris dancing

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Happy Birthday Mo.

 

[welsh dragon]

Didn't go far today as there is an enduro, a comedy festival starring rod gilbert and a food festival all happening this bank holiday in town and a lot of cars will be coming and going. 6 miles only. Stayed close to home. Just got the legs moving.

 

[BrianEvesham]

All hail the birthday girl

Have a great Day Mo

 

[Biggler]

http://www.strava.com/activities/137696481

I got the hybrid out today to go up and down my favourite walkway / cycle path. Met up with a friend on the way and cycling with someone doesn't half make the ride go quicker, even if I was going at a slower mph.
Nearly forgot... happy birthday @Mo1959 !!

 

[RWright]

Thanks very much for the birthday wishes guys. Had a nice day over at my Dads yesterday. Nice meal, some goodies and £200 in a card which is already burning a hole in my pocket wondering what goodies I can buy for the bikes. Lol.

Had a shortish run out on the bike this morning as the legs have been feeling a bit weary the last few rides..........and you never know, I might want to do the climbing challenge which starts on Wednesday!

Happy birthday Mo! Good luck with the climbing challenge if you decide to do it. I don't think I will try that one, been off the bike a little too much lately. I remember one from last year had me doing hill reps at all hours of the day and night to complete it. I don't think I am up to speed enough at the moment to do something like that again. I am sure you can do it if you decide to go for it.

 

[puffinbilly]

Found some time - really early mornings - so over 130 miles for the month so far. Went out to do a twenty mile loop last night - had a visit and found I didn't have a pump. All the cyclists who had been around earlier had disappeared - resigned myself to a 8 mile trek back on foot - after about a mile a guy suddenly appeared on a bike and offered assistance.
It was like a formula one tyre change - he was far quicker than me (he works in a bike shop) - I asked if he had far to go (this was just before 8 last night - a couple of miles from Newcastle city centre) was amazed when he said Eskdalemuir! He was on his way to a Buddhist retreat Centre and was catching a train from Newcastle - at the difficult bits instead of expletives he recited chants. As I thanked him for his help and generosity I couldn't help think of Zen and the art of bike maintenance. You couldn't make it up.
I think there must be something in this Buddhism - went to get a couple of inner tubes from Wilkinsons and they're 3 for 2 and free delivery today.

Just had to laugh at @Mo1959 comment - you think you might do the climbing challenge - next you'll be telling us tomorrow's Tuesday. A climbing challenge..... you must think all your birthdays have come at once! Happy birthday Mo!!

 

[Deleted member 18052]

Happy birthday Mo!
Went out with a couple of work colleagues today for a 25 mile loop (ended up being 27) close enough.

http://www.strava.com/activities/137748053

Involved over an hour stop at the pub - Was a great ride in some good company - I could have carried on a bit more.

Daz

 

[Harv]

Wow. My first two rides over 20 miles this weekend.

http://www.strava.com/activities/137779873

Guess I'm getting fitter. Wind was behind me on one segment and I managed to get a 2nd and a 7th place. I'm dead impressed with myself.

 

[DavidD]

Goal achieved. Yesterday after 760 miles of training my son and I completed the London to Brighton ride with the Bigfoot Cycle Club. An additional 64.8 miles ridden from our home to the seafront. A fantastic day in glorious sunshine in the company of many like minded cyclists.
Both my wife and I are very proud parents as our 13 year old son Alexander has raised in excess of five hundred pounds (plus gift aid) in sponsorship that will be donated to the Multiple Sclerosis Trust. Well done son.

Well done guys

And happy birthday @Mo1959

 

[Deleted member 18052]

Wow. My first two rides over 20 miles this weekend.

http://www.strava.com/activities/137779873

Guess I'm getting fitter. Wind was behind me on one segment and I managed to get a 2nd and a 7th place. I'm dead impressed with myself.

I'm taking that segment next time i'm at the GFs

 

[Harv]

I'm taking that segment next time i'm at the GFs

I should have stayed quiet.

I'll enjoy my glory while it lasts.

 

[Mo1959]

I should have stayed quiet.

I'll enjoy my glory while it lasts.

In my experience........not very long.