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

[Harv]

First ride with my lad on the new bike I got him.

http://www.strava.com/activities/147685839

Little bit windy so I'm not sure he enjoyed it too much.

He did say he'll probably go out again in the summer holidays due to exams. I might give him another push next weekend.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

Three "bests" this month, highest average miles per ride 34.99; most Strava feet climbed 49,760 and highest Strava feet per mile of 30.91

Yea but your

 

[Nigelnaturist]

I got well scalped today, but the bikes were making a heck of a noise both tyre and mechanicals, not that there was anything wrong, is this normal, because mine runs pretty quite apart from a little chain noise on the 52 front and larger rear, and a few rattles like the mini pump and mudguards.

 

[Mo1959]

I think this passed through Crieff this morning. Now they are wacko!!! Not sure how far they swam, followed by a 112 bike ride then a full marathon including up Ben Nevis!
http://www.ratracecitytosummit.com/#up
Puts even Chris' mileage in the shade

 

[Mark1978]

First 100k!!!!

http://ridewithgps.com/trips/2740464

Phone battery ran out (forgot to turn wireless off), prior to which it directed me across a farmers field which must have added 20 minutes to the time as i tried to get back on track. Travelling through Kings Lynn on the cycle route is pretty slow too.

 

[fivepence]

Got to get into the habit of doing these stats as its I enjoy reading the wee summary's and seeing peoples progression. I'll never have as many stats as Nigel but for May

Miles 497
Elevation 27717 ft
Avg Spd 16.0 mph

55 Strava feet per mile which is up from the norm given my YTD stat in signature but well goals will be goals - Will try beat all three in June

 

[Brava210]

I managed 21 miles roday, still getting used to riding a road bike. At 46 I think I am doing ok?
Only been on the roadbike for 2 weeks, my other steed for the past few years is a Hybrid.

http://www.strava.com/activities/147599080

 

[L14M]

Should add this ride onto the monthly stats!
http://www.strava.com/activities/147827547/segments/3389845970

Liam

 

[Nigelnaturist]

Got to get into the habit of doing these stats as its I enjoy reading the wee summary's and seeing peoples progression. I'll never have as many stats as Nigel but for May

Miles 497
Elevation 27717 ft
Avg Spd 16.0 mph

55 Strava feet per mile which is up from the norm given my YTD stat in signature but well goals will be goals - Will try beat all three in June

Maybe not, but all mine come from just a few basic inputs distance, time, cad, H.R and elevation, I do include other stuff like temp, wind & direction if it rained, but from the core data you can work out most of the other stuff, besides your faster than me.

 

[Ewan Young]

Been out only a few times recently and did 25 miles at an average speed of 17.1 would like to get to 50 at a similar speed as I didn't particularly struggle

 

[AndyPeace]

88km short of completing the May MTS on strava. 1 more day and I could have done it. Still, pleased again today, another big ride (http://app.strava.com/activities/147842263 ) with a consistent 15+mph. Considering I was not over doing the effort and I got lost(there's a surprise), I expected a lower avg.

 

[moo]

Just did my first 50 miler, which is 30 miles longer than my previous best. Considering I could barely do 5 miles at the start of this year I'm quite happy to have done 50 in under 3 hours. Definately not doing it more than once a week tho

http://www.strava.com/activities/147846807

I could probably have gone a bit faster with a few days rest. My legs felt tired from the start, but I've been putting this attempt off for too long to let that stop me.

 

[Stonechat]

Just did my first 50 miler, which is 30 miles longer than my previous best. Considering I could barely do 5 miles at the start of this year I'm quite happy to have done 50 in under 3 hours. Definately not doing it more than once a week tho

http://www.strava.com/activities/147846807

I could probably have gone a bit faster with a few days rest. My legs felt tired from the start, but I've been putting this attempt off for too long to let that stop me.

An amazing leap. WHn I put my 50 miler I had done a number of 40 + mile runs where I ended up too tired too tired to add a few extra miles at the end. Still only done one rider over the 50's (74 miles) due to time, but Fri/Sat did 51 and 46 in conscutive days.
So just keep going you will improve - you seem to be getting there

 

[Nigelnaturist]

Just did my first 50 miler, which is 30 miles longer than my previous best. Considering I could barely do 5 miles at the start of this year I'm quite happy to have done 50 in under 3 hours. Definitely not doing it more than once a week tho

http://www.strava.com/activities/147846807

I could probably have gone a bit faster with a few days rest. My legs felt tired from the start, but I've been putting this attempt off for too long to let that stop me.

I would be more than happy with 50 miles @ over 17mph especially with that increase in distance the first one I did took me 4 months before I did it and @ 13.5mph
http://www.strava.com/activities/25588210.

@AndyPeace its not easy if you have other commitments 1162Km is still some riding, first time I did 1000Km same month as the previous link Oct 2012 I did it at avg of 13.4mph, but the rides were a little tougher than those I do currently.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

Been out only a few times recently and did 25 miles at an average speed of 17.1 would like to get to 50 at a similar speed as I didn't particularly struggle

as @moo just posted it can be done.