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

[Harv]

I bought spd shoes and pedals yesterday
These shoes http://www.evanscycles.com/products/louis-garneau/monte-mtb-shoe-ec034778?country=GB&currency=GBP
and these pedals http://www.evanscycles.com/products/shimano/m324-spd-pedals-oe--ec050911

I'm going to fit them today and see how I get on with them. They are a birthday present for myself. Really it's my birthday tomorrow, but don't tell anyone. I hope I don't come off

Sure as eggs is eggs you'll come off at some point or another.

Lots of practise is recommended.

I gave up on mine. Found the faster but took away from my enjoyment of the ride with the faffing of clipping and in clipping.

 

[SatNavSaysStraightOn]

@Mo1959 thinking of you. best wishes and fingers crossed. SNSSO

 

[BrianEvesham]

Managed another ride out with OH today, kudos @SueEvesham

http://app.strava.com/activities/160701000

I think she is getting the Bug, planning another ride Friday morning!

 

[Mark1978]

Just signed up for the Wiggle Steeplechase Sportive in september, 95 miles

To think that in March I was unfit and hadn't ridden a bike in nearly 20 years

 

[Mo1959]

@Mo1959 thinking of you. best wishes and fingers crossed. SNSSO

Cancelled! Awake worrying all night. Myself and neighbour up at crack of dawn to take me in to Perth, caught shuttle bus to Dundee. Bed waiting, filled in paper work, signed consent then an hour later, assistant surgeon said that there had been a few emergencies and I was cancelled. Said he might have slots next Wednesday evening but not sure I want to go through that again. I think I will either insist on it being Perth or take my chances and leave it for a few months and see if it has any chance of healing.

 

[Kins]

Cancelled! Awake worrying all night. Myself and neighbour up at crack of dawn to take me in to Perth, caught shuttle bus to Dundee. Bed waiting, filled in paper work, signed consent then an hour later, assistant surgeon said that there had been a few emergencies and I was cancelled. Said he might have slots next Wednesday evening but not sure I want to go through that again. I think I will either insist on it being Perth or take my chances and leave it for a few months and see if it has any chance of healing.

Sheesh, that sucks!

 

[SatNavSaysStraightOn]

Cancelled! Awake worrying all night. Myself and neighbour up at crack of dawn to take me in to Perth, caught shuttle bus to Dundee. Bed waiting, filled in paper work, signed consent then an hour later, assistant surgeon said that there had been a few emergencies and I was cancelled. Said he might have slots next Wednesday evening but not sure I want to go through that again. I think I will either insist on it being Perth or take my chances and leave it for a few months and see if it has any chance of healing.

crap - I would use other words, but I would have to report myself! I am so sorry to hear that Mo. Not sure what else to say really... other than hold on in there and don't give up. I know it is difficult, what with the pain, the discomfort, the lack of sleep etc... PM me if you need to talk off forum. I've been through it with my wrist (11 ops on that, not to mention having been referred to a physiatrist because they didn't believe me at first - at least you are spared that ordeal!)

 

[Stonechat]

Cancelled! Awake worrying all night. Myself and neighbour up at crack of dawn to take me in to Perth, caught shuttle bus to Dundee. Bed waiting, filled in paper work, signed consent then an hour later, assistant surgeon said that there had been a few emergencies and I was cancelled. Said he might have slots next Wednesday evening but not sure I want to go through that again. I think I will either insist on it being Perth or take my chances and leave it for a few months and see if it has any chance of healing.

I feel for youi - Dad had trouble getting an op done - was reschedueld more than once - just can't think what it is like -0 especially as you obviously have a distance to go.

 

[Stonechat]

Did a run to Box Hill this morning
There was plenty of traffic on the way there.

I have been expecting an important phone call and it came just when I was 3/4 the way up Box Hill.
It was the vet saying Olly can come home today, so that is the good news.

Moving time on the Strava segment was 10:59 but actuall time 13:36
My next best time up Box Hill was 11:43 - it's a pity this doesn't count.

However the compensation that doggy will be home is fantastic.
Did not feel hot but sweat kept running into my eyes - annoying
Still got back before 12 and a good ride
http://www.strava.com/activities/160729279

37.1 miles 14.1 mph slow with traffic, roadworks but made good pace when I was cycling
1467 feet climbed

Did not have time to do the full loop around

 

[welsh dragon]

Sorry to hear that Mo. I didn't get out today. Mr WD decided he wanted to do the shopping so 50 mile round trip and now it looks like its going to rain. hope everyone is having a good day.

 

[Effyb4]

I had my first ride out going clipless. Unclipping was fine, clipping in was a tad more tricky. I guess I'll get better at it.

I had the closest pass ever on today's ride. I had my son with me and a bus came that close to me that I wobbled a bit trying to stay out the ditch and my son thought it had clipped me. I thought I was going under the wheels at any minute.

 

[Effyb4]

Sorry to hear your op was cancelled Mo. It must be so frustrating. The NHS is a wonderful thing when there is an emergency, less great at other times.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

Sure as eggs is eggs you'll come off at some point or another.

Lots of practise is recommended.

I gave up on mine. Found the faster but took away from my enjoyment of the ride with the faffing of clipping and in clipping.

It really does become second nature, I don't even think about it now, I don't clip in 100% of the time but its no real issue.
@Effyb4 it takes a bit of time but once you get use to them they are great as you don't have to think about your feet slipping at all, which to me takes away more pleasure the faffing of cliping in.

@Mo1959 thats a bummer, just wishing you well. Not to hard though might hurt.

@Stonechat in my book it counts especially as you had to stop.

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Cancelled! Awake worrying all night. Myself and neighbour up at crack of dawn to take me in to Perth, caught shuttle bus to Dundee. Bed waiting, filled in paper work, signed consent then an hour later, assistant surgeon said that there had been a few emergencies and I was cancelled. Said he might have slots next Wednesday evening but not sure I want to go through that again. I think I will either insist on it being Perth or take my chances and leave it for a few months and see if it has any chance of healing.

Unlucky Mo, keep your chin up, hopefully they will get you in soon and get you back on the mend.

 

[Harv]

Hopefully you won't have to wait too long to be seen Mo.

I've not been out for a while (a week pretty much). I went out for a short ride today to test my new HRM.

http://www.strava.com/activities/160886005

Also got some new pedals but I'll wait until the weekend to put them on.