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

[welsh dragon]

I took myself off for another 10km pootle around this afternoon. Ended up very red in the face. I took some pics, but not al of them turned out, because (A) the sun was in the wrong direction and (B) I didn't have my glasses with me.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

Yes please. I'd love some rain., oh and your not going to ride to the WNBR naked are you. I presume your going to be dressed on the ride over there and back.

I will be dressed there and back, though not actually illegal in this country it would be questioned as to intentions ect....

 

[Harv]

I took myself off for another 10km pootle around this afternoon. Ended up very red in the face. I took some pics, but not al of them turned out, because (A) the sun was in the wrong direction and (B) I didn't have my glasses with me. View attachment 48067

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Nice bike. What is it. A Dahon?

 

[welsh dragon]

Nice bike. What is it. A Dahon?

No. It is a subsidiary of dahon but a hell of a lot cheaper. I bought it to see if I would like a folder, never having had one before. I did ask people on the forum about folders, some said they were good, some said they were bad and others were indifferent to them. I didn't want to spend a lot of money on something I may not like, so bought this cheapo one. So far I love it. I like tne fact that I can throw it in the back of the car, and just use it if im off out somewhere. It only cost £130.00. so if I didnt like it I havnt lost much. Now I'm going to start saving my pennies, to get a dahon or a tern. Not decided which one yet. But I def like folders.

 

[Harv]

No. It is a subsidiary of dahon but a hell of a lot cheaper. I bought it to see if I would like a folder, never having had one before. I did ask people on the forum about folders, some said they were good, some said they were bad and others were indifferent to them. I didn't want to spend a lot of money on something I may not like, so bought this cheapo one. So far I love it. I like tne fact that I can throw it in the back of the car, and just use it if im off out somewhere. It only cost £130.00. so if I didnt like it I havnt lost much. Now I'm going to start saving my pennies, to get a dahon or a tern. Not decided which one yet. But I def like folders.

Where did you buy from. I'd be interested in at that price.

 

[welsh dragon]

Where did you buy from. I'd be interested in at that price.

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[GreigM]

@Mo1959 Hope you have a speedy recovery.

 

[Eribiste]

Dearie Me Mo, that's the heck of a bump! All the best for a speedy recovery.

 

[Stonechat]

Looks like some time off the bike for me. Hit a sheep at around 20mph om the mtb this morning. Collar bone looks like it is smashed plus numerous other lumps, bumps and bruises. Sitting here waiting on my dad to take me to a&e

Oh @Mo1959 what bad luck, I feel for you.
Hope it goes as well as it possibly can

 

[bigmig]

@Mo1959 hope you make a speedy recovery mate.

 

[bigmig]

I nearly managed to break the 35 mile distance today http://www.strava.com/activities/155632129 The last 10 miles home were a killer mostly uphill and the final hill that killed me was called Wilbury Hill. Legs feel shot, think a rest day is needed tomorrow. The 50mile barrier seems to be getting closer, think I should manage one by late July, then the next big mark for me is 100. Not sure if I will get there before the winter sets in though...........

 

[Coggy]

Did my new regular midweek ride tonight before the football.

Had a headwind and also didn't stop Strava when sat for 5 mins at a set of temporary traffic lights so pleased with my consistency on this ride.

Acerage speed slowly creeping up and I can feel my fitness and stamina improving. Had little to eat today apart from scrambles eggs on toast at lunch so gulped down an energy gel before getting on bike and it definitely helped me.

https://www.strava.com/activities/155558213

Average above 15mph. Ok, not a massive amount of proper serious climbs but still a good workout.

Set something like 9 PR's on tonights ride.

 

[Nomadski]

Well, as I knew myself, collarbone broken plus a piece broken off that is floating. They are hoping it might knit. If not will need plated. Humungous large lump on my hip which has been bleeding and needed dressed. Helmet all scuffed so presume that hit the ground and did its job. Getting really sore now so going to take some co-codamol and rest for a while.
At least six to eight weeks off the bike.

Oh my word @Mo1959 that looks awful! I cant even figure out which part of the body its meant to be!!

So sorry to hear about your incident, I will make sure I give any sheep I see a particularly hardy stare next time Im out! Hope your back to hill beating ways soon, and the recovery goes fast and with as little pain as possible.

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[Mo1959]

Thanks for all the good wishes guys. Sitting here having breakfast at mo-time as usual. Lol. Dozed off and on half sitting up. Took about 20 painful minutes to get some clothes on. I feel as though I've been hit by a bus.

Still going to come on every day and check what you're all getting up to though.

@Nigelnaturist All the best for your ride today.

 

[Stonechat]

Again , I hope recovery is straightforward, and relatively painless. Good luck @Mo1959