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

[Nigelnaturist]

@SatNavSaysStraightOn I understand about buses, where I lived on Skye it was 4 miles to the nearest bus, shop ect (though you could catch the coach to Glasgow, Inverness ect. and likewise if I catch the bus to the hospital on a Friday its £4+ for a rover ticket and I would need to catch a bus that takes about an hr or walk in to town about 20 mins 20-25 min bus then another 10 min walk or two buses and a 10 min walk for what takes me on the bike 20-25 mins, so being as physically fit as we can be pays us and society dividends in the long run, not to mention the environment.

 

[L14M]

Really wet out here but its just stopped raining so when it drys a bit i'll go out for a nice ride! Planning for 30 - 35 miles. Got next week off too. Not sure if the weather will be good for gliding so may end up cycling more!

Liam

 

[davdandy]

My first outing is a real embarrassment for me.

4.8 miles in 38 minutes,that included a break halfway to recover.

http://www.strava.com/activities/22494357


This was last week,though the average was lower than normal as my ride partner was having a bad day so had to slow down for him.It happens to us all.

http://www.strava.com/activities/142540168

 

[BrianEvesham]

My first outing is a real embarrassment for me.

4.8 miles in 38 minutes,that included a break halfway to recover.

http://www.strava.com/activities/22494357


This was last week,though the average was lower than normal as my ride partner was having a bad day so had to slow down for him.It happens to us all.

http://www.strava.com/activities/142540168

Don't worry, we all had to start somewhere with every week you will be amazed at your improvement.
Keep sharing your rides on here.

Edit;

Just clicked on the second link

 

[morrisman]

So as if I did not have enough sticks to beat myself with have now fitted the speed and cadence sensor for my Garmin 800. More data to ponder over.
Did it mostly to get more reliable speed measurements now the tree canopies seem to be causing some odd (slow) speed displays from the GPS speed.

 

[Trevor_P]

Not been out on the bike at all this week. To much work. Mon to Thur up at 0400 drive 27 miles to work. Same area each day. Artic work, around Woking, Sandhurst, Yateley, Bracknell, Wokingham and Twyford. Finishing between 12.5 and 15 hours later before the 27 mile drive home. Friday 1200 start, up to Scunthorpe and Pontefract where I am now. Returning home to Kent at 11.30.

Been a long week. Hopefully get a my first 50 miler in Sunday or Monday.

 

[SatNavSaysStraightOn]

My first outing is a real embarrassment for me.

4.8 miles in 38 minutes,that included a break halfway to recover.

http://www.strava.com/activities/22494357


This was last week,though the average was lower than normal as my ride partner was having a bad day so had to slow down for him.It happens to us all.

http://www.strava.com/activities/142540168

trust me, my first outing on my return to cycling was not good. Less than a mile with a minor incline and I had to stop for a breather! Many years later, I set off to cycle around the world, so keep at it - anything is possible!

 

[Nigelnaturist]

Not been out on the bike at all this week. To much work. Mon to Thur up at 0400 drive 27 miles to work. Same area each day. Artic work, around Woking, Sandhurst, Yateley, Bracknell, Wokingham and Twyford. Finishing between 12.5 and 15 hours later before the 27 mile drive home. Friday 1200 start, up to Scunthorpe and Pontefract where I am now. Returning home to Kent at 11.30.

Been a long week. Hopefully get a my first 50 miler in Sunday or Monday.

Must have missed you.

@morrisman you will get as bad as me.

@davdandy as @BrianEvesham says keep at it, I used to do a 10 miles loop and stop at least three times used to take me a least 1 1/2 hrs to complete, though ride time was less than that, my very first ride I did 8.53miles @ 9.32mph I didn't think that day I could stuff like I do know nor cope with conditions people have a moan about, the only thing I dislike about riding in rain is the extra maintenance on the bike.

Edit been trying to find something positive out of todays quick outing apart from enjoying a short ride for a change, and I can't so I will have to settle knowing its took a little of the totals I need.

 

[davdandy]

My rides have got much longer now and quicker.Though at 50 pushing close to 51 my lightning fast days are behind me but i try to keep at around the 16mph mark on an average ride,sometimes less sometimes more.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

My rides have got much longer now and quicker.Though at 50 pushing close to 51 my lightning fast days are behind me but i try to keep at around the 16mph mark on an average ride,sometimes less sometimes more.

Your as quick as me and thats on a good day I am 50

 

[morrisman]

My rides have got much longer now and quicker.Though at 50 pushing close to 51 my lightning fast days are behind me but i try to keep at around the 16mph mark on an average ride,sometimes less sometimes more.

Bl00dy youngsters! I'm 61 and 1/2 and can just manage 16 mph average on a good day so you being a callow youth should be aiming higher

 

[Stonechat]

Bl00dy youngsters! I'm 61 and 1/2 and can just manage 16 mph average on a good day so you being a callow youth should be aiming higher

I am 62 and flat rides can see me at 16 mph plus up to 20-25 miles
The hillier rides I have been doing lately are slower though

 

[Nigelnaturist]

I am 62 and flat rides can see me at 16 mph plus up to 20-25 miles
The hillier rides I have been doing lately are slower though

I can do that

 

[L14M]

Done 9 miles so far, at my nans visiting then back onto the road for another load.

 

[Biggler]

I persuaded my girlfriend to go for a ride before the rain came out, only 2 miles but her lungs are rubbish & it was her first time out this year - http://www.strava.com/activities/144856679 . 2 miles more than last week
Then I continued on after remembering how much I love riding my hybrid, it's not as quick as my new bike but I still love it - http://www.strava.com/activities/144856681:bicycle:
I got in before the rain hit and now I can watch football most of the day!

100k charity sportive tomorrow in Stratford on Avon.

Good luck with that, I hope it's not too wet!