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

[Nigelnaturist]

66.2 miles today, finally broke the 100KM!

Surprised myself that I did 15.2mph average over that distance, especially as the first 20-25 miles were into a headwind (i'm sure it felt worse than it was) being that I went out to the coast (Hull to Withernsea, down to Kilnsea then back to Hull via Patrington and Paull). The only problem with the route is that it's incredibly dull! It's almost entirely flat with very long single track roads that when you look ahead seem to go on for miles and miles and miles.

Tomorrow is definitely a rest day! I've done 165 miles this week, and 225 since Saturday.

I have that problem going over towards youselve, Thorn area, its great for endurance but as you say boring, well on the metric century,

 

[welsh dragon]

Ill take boring and flat any day, of the week. Now I think I have found a flat place, I'll go exploring. But, it's, supposdd to be raining tomorrow. So we'll see.

 

[GreigM]

Work was a bit quiet today so took a half day holiday, wanted to get out and test the new cassette and chain, seemed all is well and the 28t on the back is going to help me conquer my nemesis that is the Cleish Hill Only did 15 miles and the wind felt a bit strong and off course always seeming to be a headwind or sidewind.

 

[Stonechat]

Now I need a new saddle I just want to

What has happened to it?

See my plans are going astray the weather looks not so good

 

[Nigelnaturist]

What has happened to it?

See my plans are going astray the weather looks not so good

It broke about two inch or so from the nose just behind where the rails join at the front, metal fatigue I think, what is it with me,

 

[Nigelnaturist]

@welsh dragon rain or not I will be out in the morning.

 

[welsh dragon]

@welsh dragon rain or not I will be out in the morning.

Your hardy where you come from @Nigelnaturist

 

[Nigelnaturist]

I go to the hospital on Friday mornings. Rain doesn't generally stop me, I just dont like riding on other peoples wheels in the rain. I think I have mine about as stright as it's going to get, I dont like the new saddle, gear shifting on the rear isn't great, not a major problem just not as good as it was when it was an 8sp on the Acera.

 

[Harv]

My last ride until Sunday:

http://www.strava.com/activities/158492382

Went up a little hill for a change.

 

[Learnincurve]

There seem to be two factions opening up here. Those of us who live in the hills and those who live on the flats. Those who live on the flats envy those of us who live in this hills, these people, in my humble opinion, are insane.

Hills may seem all exiting if you don't have any but trust me, they get old fast. Here are some examples: If I were to go from my house to chatsworth and back again, which is a 25 mile ride, just 14 times, I will have ridden the same height as Everest. To pop from my house to town and back again for milk I have to do 252 feet which includes a 13% climb. I have one and only one ride that's even remotely flat and it's on a gravel canal path and only goes in one direction.

 

[Stonechat]

I just wish I could get climbs eaisier without going so far.
7 miles from here to Egham Hill or the variants if you go up another way.
Other nearby hills are easier.

 

[welsh dragon]

There seem to be two factions opening up here. Those of us who live in the hills and those who live on the flats. Those who live on the flats envy those of us who live in this hills, these people, in my humble opinion, are insane.

Hills may seem all exiting if you don't have any but trust me, they get old fast. Here are some examples: If I were to go from my house to chatsworth and back again, which is a 25 mile ride, just 14 times, I will have ridden the same height as Everest. To pop from my house to town and back again for milk I have to do 252 feet which includes a 13% climb. I have one and only one ride that's even remotely flat and it's on a gravel canal path and only goes in one direction.

I HATE HILLS.

 

[BrynCP]

There seem to be two factions opening up here. Those of us who live in the hills and those who live on the flats. Those who live on the flats envy those of us who live in this hills, these people, in my humble opinion, are insane.

Luckily for me, in Hull, I have the choice: of going east, where it's incredibly flat, or to the west and north west and into the Yorkshire Wolds, which are comparably hilly, although not as hilly perhaps as other areas.

However, there is flat, and there is 10 miles (I may be exaggerating) of dead straight flat road with nothing but fields either side and a nice unbroken wind to go with it! It's amazing how interesting it can seem to be just to pass a house with a nice garden ornament or something to break up a long stretch.

 

[beardy01]

I started 6mths ago and was excited at doing 4 miles, now do 20 mile rides 3 times a week. Still need a hot bath and a beer after but its getting easier, my missus is still unimpressed though!!!!

 

[BrynCP]

Funny how many look forward to beer after a ride; I look forward to a big glass of strawberry nesquik and a cool shower!