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

[Effyb4]

I'm ashamed to say, I saw the rain today and decided to have a drive in the countryside instead of a ride. Does this mean I'm not a proper cyclist? Doesn't help that I had to go to work at 4 pm. I hate going to work after being out for the day.

 

[david k]

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Well my radioiodine treatment for Graves Disease (over-active thyroid) that I had early Nov' has finally kicked in.

On Friday I was declared markedly under-active on the thyroid front.

Nothing unexpected following the treatment but explains my lethargy, extreme tiredness and enormous weight gain since Xmas - not to mention some very negative thoughts in my head.

Consultant has taken me off all drugs and for first time in 4 years I have no tab's in me. Then in 4 weeks time I should begin replacement thyroxine for the rest of my days.

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I aim to build up my cycling & hill walking slowly so am looking forward to feeling more positive about life and racking up some miles!

Nice one, my RAI worked immediately, I was under active whilst they built it up, that was very hard, alls good when they get your medication right. Weight gain is still an issue, I'm on 100mcg but used to be on 125 which was a lot better, but I keep getting palpitations so won't put me back up arhhhhh

 

[Phoenix Lincs]

Aren't you supposed to "taper off" before a big event, i.e. reduced effort in the week before?

I don't think tapering off means sitting on my fat bum and not doing any exercise at all But that's just what I did this morning when I looked out of the window!

 

[Phoenix Lincs]

@Phoenix Lincs - which sportive are you doing?

Grantham Arrow, just the 50

 

[Nigelnaturist]

I'm ashamed to say, I saw the rain today and decided to have a drive in the countryside instead of a ride. Does this mean I'm not a proper cyclist? Doesn't help that I had to go to work at 4 pm. I hate going to work after being out for the day.

You ride a bike your a cyclist

I don't think tapering off means sitting on my fat bum and not doing any exercise at all But that's just what I did this morning when I looked out of the window!

I keep saying this its not bad out.

 

[Mo1959]

I don't think tapering off means sitting on my fat bum and not doing any exercise at all But that's just what I did this morning when I looked out of the window!

It's catching........another can't be bothered morning here! I think I will have another day off from cycling. Royal visit later anyway and I don't fancy returning to Crieff and getting snarled up with closed roads and extra traffic later. I'll just head out for an early walk. I don't think I will be venturing out to see the Royal couple later either!

 

[RWright]

It's catching........another can't be bothered morning here! I think I will have another day off from cycling. Royal visit later anyway and I don't fancy returning to Crieff and getting snarled up with closed roads and extra traffic later. I'll just head out for an early walk. I don't think I will be venturing out to see the Royal couple later either!

I would go to see the Royal couple! Maybe you can get the Queen's autograph!

I notice you are riding the Conti GPs, I hope to get a set on one of my bikes in the next day or two. I saw your speed on your recent ride. It must be those tires.

 

[Mo1959]

I would go to see the Royal couple! Maybe you can get the Queen's autograph!

I notice you are riding the Conti GPs, I hope to get a set on one of my bikes in the next day or two. I saw your speed on your recent ride. It must be those tires.

It's the two youngsters Rocky. Kate and William.....and I'm not really a Royalist so I don't think I will be rushing round to see them. Lol

Yes, the new tyres have definitely made a difference. I seem to have gained between 1 and 2mph on them. I will revert to the Durano Plus over the autumn/winter again though I think although some reviews say the GP4000S are ok for all round use.

 

[RWright]

It's the two youngsters Rocky. Kate and William.....and I'm not really a Royalist so I don't think I will be rushing round to see them. Lol

Yes, the new tyres have definitely made a difference. I seem to have gained between 1 and 2mph on them. I will revert to the Durano Plus over the autumn/winter again though I think although some reviews say the GP4000S are ok for all round use.

I am anxious to get them on my bikes but not doing as much riding as I had hoped the past several months, I had not worn out all my mismatched tires that I was wanting to wear out before I changed them out. One bike is ready for new tires now. I still have a little catching up to do to see if notice much of a speed increase. Maybe in couple of months I will go out on my TT segment I made on Strava. I know I won't be nearly as fast right now. I will also be staying off the highway shoulders more now. They are very rough on tires. They are smooth and nice to ride but all the little metal wires and other debris takes more time and tubes than it is worth to make up for the convenience and fun of riding them.

 

[Phoenix Lincs]

Well, Nigel will be pleased to hear that I 'manned up' and went out this morning. Just played it by ear today, kept getting thoughts in my head and mentally organising my diary, etc, so speed was dropping regularly but I wasn't chasing segments. It was rainy and a bit windy, but actually not too bad, although my front light gave out near the start, so I'm pleased I didn't set off too early. Rather than 'waste' my ride, I decided to add a few 'intervals' on the way home- very technical timing system <NOT> - as I counted to 60 unless I got a bit distracted for higher HR, then again for lower HR. Burned some calories though, so that's a good thing.
Have fun everybody, and stay safe

 

[MattMM]

Cool and dry again, so did my usual Fenwick flatty loop. Wind was favourable on the way out so managed to get the chain in the big dog and 50x11 it for a bit in the flat parts. Favourable on the way out means unfavourable on way back unfortunately, which is reflected in times, 18 top 3s and a PR going out, zippo, nada, zilch coming back.

http://www.strava.com/activities/146804884

 

[MattMM]

I'm ashamed to say, I saw the rain today and decided to have a drive in the countryside instead of a ride. Does this mean I'm not a proper cyclist? Doesn't help that I had to go to work at 4 pm. I hate going to work after being out for the day.

I don't think tapering off means sitting on my fat bum and not doing any exercise at all But that's just what I did this morning when I looked out of the window!

It's catching........another can't be bothered morning here! I think I will have another day off from cycling. Royal visit later anyway and I don't fancy returning to Crieff and getting snarled up with closed roads and extra traffic later. I'll just head out for an early walk. I don't think I will be venturing out to see the Royal couple later either!

Rule 9 folks, come on....

http://testing.velominati.com/the-rules/#9
// If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
Fair-weather riding is a luxury reserved for Sunday afternoons and wide boulevards. Those who ride in foul weather – be it cold, wet, or inordinately hot – are members of a special club of riders who, on the morning of a big ride, pull back the curtain to check the weather and, upon seeing rain falling from the skies, allow a wry smile to spread across their face. This is a rider who loves the work.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

@Phoenix Lincs see once your out its not nearly half as bad as you think, once your out and warmed up I think its far better than riding in strong winds.

I forgot to mention even though the 705 didn't record the whole ride the Bryton did, but boy what a difference it makes to elevation.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

Cool and dry again, so did my usual Fenwick flatty loop. Wind was favourable on the way out so managed to get the chain in the big dog and 50x11 it for a bit in the flat parts. Favourable on the way out means unfavourable on way back unfortunately, which is reflected in times, 18 top 3s and a PR going out, zippo, nada, zilch coming back.

http://www.strava.com/activities/146804884

This is why I have different routes for prevailing winds

 

[moo]

I cycled to work last week during the torrential downpour, wearing nothing but cycling shorts and top. Arrived at work with a smile on my face which continued after changing into a fresh set of clothes. Everyone else looked rather miserable Was touch and go getting the clothes dry in time tho. Think we need a tumble dryer at work