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

[SatNavSaysStraightOn]

What I need strava to show is other 40 something, slightly overweight women with complex medical issues

just look at my account then

 

[Nigelnaturist]

Whilst I am on about things illegal what do you lot think of of cyclists using mobiles whilst riding, same category as driving with one, its wrong to penalise a motorist using one when so many others do so (pedestrians spring to mind) and get away with what could cause a fatality usually their own admittedly but the motorist will most likely not see it that way for such a long time.

 

[welsh dragon]

Whilst I am on about things illegal what do you lot think of of cyclists using mobiles whilst riding, same category as driving with one, its wrong to penalise a motorist using one when so many others do so (pedestrians spring to mind) and get away with what could cause a fatality usually their own admittedly but the motorist will most likely not see it that way for such a long time.

How the hell can you use a mobile while riding at the same time? For me it would be like patting your head and rubbing your stomache at the same time. Its a recipe for disaster. It should be illegal, if it isn't already

 

[Nigelnaturist]

How the hell can you use a mobile while riding at the same time? For me it would be like patting your head and rubbing your stomache at the same time. Its a recipe for disaster. It should be illegal, if it isn't already

I have seen it on more than one occasion, so drawing a parallel should it be using one whilst walking, I think it might come under proper control of your vehicle which actually covered it before the change in law.

Right I am getting of my soap box and off riding instead nice simple ride, but a 18 mile loop that I might get a p.b. if i manage better than 18mph.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

I have seen it on more than one occasion, so drawing a parallel should it be using one whilst walking, I think it might come under proper control of your vehicle which actually covered it before the change in law.

Right I am getting of my soap box and off riding instead nice simple ride, but a 18 mile loop that I might get a p.b. if i manage better than 18mph.

Which is not likely judging by wind speed and direction

 

[welsh dragon]

Which is not likely judging by wind speed and direction

Excuses, excuses

 

[Kins]

Yep you can get batteries for them, What did you do to break it.

It annoyed me once to often by not charging properly so I slammed it on the desk. Hence LCD is a bit knackered. Hay ho...... Still works though the screen has a line through the middle now and the bottom of the screen looks like an ink stain. Piece of crap. Was going to buy the touring edition next month, looks like might be sooner!

 

[BrianEvesham]

Went out to look at the Long Marston 10mile TT course near me this morning, just to get a feel for it!
Only did one lap.
http://www.strava.com/activities/154188397

I have changed shape since I started and I'm trying to fine tune the riding set up as my knees sometime ache (at the front).
Today I pushed myself almost off the back of the seat trying out better positioning and it felt like a revelation, I seemed to connect better, speed went up noticeably and it felt good. So going to move the seat back at least a cm ready for tomorrow's ride.
Will report back.
Oh any other tips more than welcome and please, I am happy to be taught to suck eggs etc
I still have the shorter stem I fitted when I couldn't reach the bars because of the beer belly in the way

 

[Kins]

Went out to look at the Long Marston 10mile TT course near me this morning, just to get a feel for it!
Only did one lap.
http://www.strava.com/activities/154188397

I have changed shape since I started and I'm trying to fine tune the riding set up as my knees sometime ache (at the front).
Today I pushed myself almost off the back of the seat trying out better positioning and it felt like a revelation, I seemed to connect better, speed went up noticeably and it felt good. So going to move the seat back at least a cm ready for tomorrow's ride.
Will report back.
Oh any other tips more than welcome and please, I am happy to be taught to suck eggs etc
I still have the shorter stem I fitted when I couldn't reach the bars because of the beer belly in the way

Nice ride! Knee pain could be your pedal/cleat set up or stroke length.

 

[Mo1959]

Went out to look at the Long Marston 10mile TT course near me this morning, just to get a feel for it!
Only did one lap.
http://www.strava.com/activities/154188397

I have changed shape since I started and I'm trying to fine tune the riding set up as my knees sometime ache (at the front).
Today I pushed myself almost off the back of the seat trying out better positioning and it felt like a revelation, I seemed to connect better, speed went up noticeably and it felt good. So going to move the seat back at least a cm ready for tomorrow's ride.
Will report back.
Oh any other tips more than welcome and please, I am happy to be taught to suck eggs etc
I still have the shorter stem I fitted when I couldn't reach the bars because of the beer belly in the way

Wouldn't mind a wee birl round that. Looks nice and flat!
I often push myself to the back of the saddle when I am climbing as I feel it helps but slide forward a bit again on the flat.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

@BrianEvesham faster than me
@welsh dragon it didn't matter which way I was going on the loop had a head wind. I know with out looking I was about 3 mins slower than my best on it.
@Mo1959 I do the same
@Kins have a look at the bryton rider 60, 800's can be had on ebay about £200, but if you dont need cad or hr at all, I believe the touring gets good reviews.

 

[Cold]

Decided to start doing hills today and it was awful but I'm guessing it will help in the long run.

http://www.strava.com/activities/154209422

 

[Nigelnaturist]

Decided to start doing hills today and it was awful but I'm guessing it will help in the long run.

http://www.strava.com/activities/154209422

Yep, and I would be pleased with those times.

 

[Kins]

Decided to start doing hills today and it was awful but I'm guessing it will help in the long run.

http://www.strava.com/activities/154209422

Nice ride and some serious hills for just starting to do hills!

68.2 mph max speed? Sheesh, when I get to fifty my backside becomes a puckering quivering beast! Fair Play!

 

[Cold]

Yep, and I would be pleased with those times.

Was really struggling with my breathing and at some points I basically ran out of breath and had to stop until I could get it back