Supersuperleeds
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I did my first imperial century last June, yesterday I completed my tenth, at this rate I will have done 100 100s in another 9 years
Show us your.......newbie progress! [4 Sep 2012 - 4 Oct 2014]
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Did my last big (ish) ride today before cycling to Paris in 10 days time. Went to Reigate to find a few hills in preparation since the New Forest isn't the lumpiest place ever. Wimped out of the 80 miler because my legs were feeling a bit wimpy. The worse bit was the little lump 1 mile from the end. Killer.
http://www.strava.com/activities/165490728/
http://www.strava.com/activities/165490728/
Trevor_P
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84 days after taking up cycling, first imperial Century.
http://www.strava.com/activities/165494580
It's fairly flat. At 95km, I thought I'd struggle to finish, but seemed to find a second wind and breezed back comfortably. Knee playing up a bit, but I expected that. Neck stiff as hell. Small ache in top of left thigh, but otherwise feeling really good.
http://www.strava.com/activities/165494580
It's fairly flat. At 95km, I thought I'd struggle to finish, but seemed to find a second wind and breezed back comfortably. Knee playing up a bit, but I expected that. Neck stiff as hell. Small ache in top of left thigh, but otherwise feeling really good.
welsh dragon
Thanks but no thanks. I think I'll pass.
Well done. Another one who deserves a pat on the back
Nigelnaturist
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All I can say about today is the bike is back to an 8sp.
welsh dragon
Thanks but no thanks. I think I'll pass.
Is that good or bad Nigel?
Nigelnaturist
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Bad as that shifter isn't great, and I dont have any 7sp cogs to put the 7sp on. Looks like it will have to be a 10sp Tiagra triple, so a new FD, Cassette and chain along with the shifters about £160 so much for some new clothes.
welsh dragon
Thanks but no thanks. I think I'll pass.
Sorry to hear of your problems. Hope everything sorts itself out for the better.
Nigelnaturist
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Its one thing after another, still worried about the rear wheel failing again, that was ear marked as the next purchase.
Eribiste
Careful with that axle Eugene
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Kudos to Max, that's a good one!
AndyWilliams
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Well done everyone, you have all been putting in the effort. Good times 
I had been debating what to do this weekend, big ride (to me) of 45 miles or a couple 20's. Well I left my house today and rode to Central London and back, this is the furthest I have been ever, on any bike.
I found it pretty easy and very enjoyable, just the number of cars in London today was mental. I got home with a few miles spare in my legs. Feeling OK as it goes. Chuffed to bits, even if I am a short way off 50 miles. EDIT: I realise my saddle is low, the bike is second hand from a much taller friend, also my bad back wont let me lean over like most of you do. I am very comfortable as it is, 49 miles with no issues
I had been debating what to do this weekend, big ride (to me) of 45 miles or a couple 20's. Well I left my house today and rode to Central London and back, this is the furthest I have been ever, on any bike.
I found it pretty easy and very enjoyable, just the number of cars in London today was mental. I got home with a few miles spare in my legs. Feeling OK as it goes. Chuffed to bits, even if I am a short way off 50 miles. EDIT: I realise my saddle is low, the bike is second hand from a much taller friend, also my bad back wont let me lean over like most of you do. I am very comfortable as it is, 49 miles with no issues
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BrianEvesham
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Cheers, he was fine at the end and well capable of going further. I can see a big ride coming soon.
Stonechat
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I think I did not drank enough in yesterday's ride, judging by what I had when I got home.
Did not feel so warm but will take that as a lesson
Did not feel so warm but will take that as a lesson
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Stonechat
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Only been near central London as far as Clapham COmmon for the London to BrightonWell done everyone, you have all been putting in the effort. Good times
I had been debating what to do this weekend, big ride (to me) of 45 miles or a couple 20's. Well I left my house today and rode to Central London and back, this is the furthest I have been ever, on any bike.
I found it pretty easy and very enjoyable, just the number of cars in London today was mental. I got home with a few miles spare in my legs. Feeling OK as it goes. Chuffed to bits, even if I am a short way off 50 miles. EDIT: I realise my saddle is low, the bike is second hand from a much taller friend, also my bad back wont let me lean over like most of you do. I am very comfortable as it is, 49 miles with no issues
(Actually in the distant past I cycled from Waterloo to LiverPool Street Station)
Yes another not from yesterday's ride is to fiddle further with saddle height, If descending on the drops, my thighs are too near my chest. I have gradually got used to sometimes riding on the drops, it helps into the wind.
Also some lubing needs to be done, chain and gears will need a clean firts though
Arualsti
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Another day, another slightly longer bike ride! 7.6 miles today. I didn't aim for a fast past, just took my time and admired the scenery. I had to walk with my bike through some parts anyway, a lot of gravel paths and I didn't feel comfortable cycling on them, especially going up hill. It was a new route too, one that I had never walked/driven by, so I had to stop and start a lot, checking my phone for directions.
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