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

[Reece]

Since the weather is c**p I thought i'd head to the gym for the 10am spin class..
Got to the gym to find out the timetable has changed and it now started at 9am...ffs!

Headed into the main gym and the only spinning bike in there was free so happy days!

load up app on phone and off we go!

45mins


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45mins down, time for some leg curls and leg extensions, with them done I was still feeling fresh, so lets go for round 2 of the above

Totals
Duration: 116mins
Avg HR: 125
Max HR: 168
Cals burnt: 1116

Clicky: https://www.polarpersonaltrainer.com/shared/exercise.ftl?shareTag=331671a19b4698dd3ecd07b8a2ff5ea6

I'll enjoy my home cooked fish and chips later

Daz

What app is that you have?

 

[Stonechat]

Got out for a good group ride today
On leaving home decided I had a bit of time to spare so made a diversion via Chretsey - did not want to be waiting getting cold.

Went from Windsor Great Park, through Lightwater joing the Red Road to Chobham, and down to Mychett/ Deepcut area, where we stopped for coffee and snack.
Somehow the group managed to split and half had coffee at one cafe the other half an another!
However we reunited and went via Pirbright and Chobham Back to the Park, and I pootled back home.

Still windy again, though not so bad as the other day
Pace suited me very well
56.0 miles at 13.8 mph, and 2543 feet of climbing
http://www.strava.com/activities/139900237

What's more finished the last few miles, I was going well and there was plenty left in the tank.

 

[Deleted member 18052]

What app is that you have?

Hi Reece, it's called "spin class"

 

[Biggler]

http://www.strava.com/activities/139885238

I did a charity ride today, nearly 30 miles with a cat4 climb in (well, i think it's a cat 4 climb, there's a red 4 next to the segment on Strava at least). Luckily/unluckily I noticed a puncture right at the base of it so I walked up, that was hard enough! I'm sure I would have walked up most of it even without a puncture.

Luckily there was a check point at the top of 'Clay Bank' so I had a good place to swap the tube, the event organiser even lent a hand. Apart from that it was thoroughly enjoyable riding through some of the nicest countryside I've seen.

 

[Goonerobes]

The Jurassic coast was probably not the best place to ride in gale force winds but myself, 3 other Gooners (2 of whom are fairly new to cycling) & a Cherry completed 36 hilly & windy miles in the Jurassic Beast sportive in Dorset today.

Massive respect must go to my friend Charlie who although a seasoned marathon runner had never ridden more than 23 miles before & yet finished along side me at an average speed of 16.1 mph. (I think he may be nearly converted to cycling! )

http://www.strava.com/activities/139946272

 

[spooks]

So bloomin windy today. The ride was made substantially easier thanks to being in a group though. I'm enjoying this club run malarky. Might even go with a quicker group next time.
http://www.strava.com/activities/139954691

 

[SpokeyDokey]

A friend of mine is doing this today - foul conditions too esp' up on the high passes!

http://www.fredwhittonchallenge.co.uk/

 

[Nigelnaturist]

I didn't get out other stuff to do, I only ever seem to ride in wind or rain or both, so it doesn't bother me any more I don't do ice but I haven't seen any since April/May 2012

Cassette was a little loose, using two 8sp cogs, but as these are wider than nine speed ones I don't fully understand that one, so I put a thin spacer in, seems fine now.

 

[Mo1959]

I didn't get out other stuff to do, I only ever seem to ride in wind or rain or both, so it doesn't bother me any more I dont do ice but I haven't seem any since April/May 2012

Cassette was a little loose, using two 8sp cogs, but as these are wider than nine speed ones I don't fully understand that one, so I put a thin spacer in, seems fine now.

Rained most of the night and set to keep going most of the day so really can't be bothered. Only problem is I am still up as early and it is going to be a long day. I'll get all the waterproof gear on and get the dog out shortly.

 

[L14M]

Didn't get out yesterday but instead cleaned the shed/workshop and washed the bike. Now its all nice. Not riding to school today but thursday and friday as the weather is improving. Looking into getting a simple SS to ride to school, just going to build one from a cheap second hand frame!

Liam

 

[Mo1959]

Didn't get out yesterday but instead cleaned the shed/workshop and washed the bike. Now its all nice. Not riding to school today but thursday and friday as the weather is improving. Looking into getting a simple SS to ride to school, just going to build one from a cheap second hand frame!

Liam

Sounds ideal, especially if your route is reasonably flat.

 

[L14M]

Sounds ideal, especially if your route is reasonably flat.

Yeah its mostly flat about 200ft climbing per way. Only thing is that parts are fast and parts are slow!

 

[BrianEvesham]

Finally fitted all the new bits to the bike so off to my mates to fine tune the gear set up.

http://www.strava.com/activities/140228562

Very happy now it's all running fine!

 

[Nigelnaturist]

Finally fitted all the new bits to the bike so off to my mates to fine tune the gear set up.

http://www.strava.com/activities/140228562

Very happy now it's all running fine!

Did it need much adjusting doing.

 

[BrianEvesham]

Did it need much adjusting doing.

No, not really just fine tuning. The front RD needed the cable undoing before setting it up right. But the small amount of fettling had a big difference on its running/smoothness. It's actually running better now then when it was new!
I would like to thank our resident mechanic @Nigelnaturist for his guidance on fitting the chain and cassette.Cheers.