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

[Mo1959]

That is fantastic news, wonder where she got too? Remember and close the windows when you go out

They are all closed to less than an inch already.......I will just have to overheat or buy a fan. I'm not going through that again!

 

[BrianEvesham]

A nice gentle loop and was it ever hot. Glad I went out early (ish).

http://www.strava.com/activities/169264975

 

[stevey]

@Mo1959 that's excellent news indeed

 

[BrianEvesham]

Very pleased for you @Mo1959 you needed a bit of good luck.
Glad she is home.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

@Mo1959 great news, at least she knows the way home now , or instead of fans and overcooking just do as I do

 

[morrisman]

Turns out my jaunt around London was destined for pain. Nearly ended up under an artic that just drove onto the roundabout I was going round. Led to me laying on the road in a heap and him saying Sorry Mate and driving off. No real damage done except for pedal rash up my right shin. Onwards and upwards.

ps. Since I was not wearing a helmet it did not save my life.

 

[BrianEvesham]

Glad your ok @morrisman

 

[Stonechat]

I know it's not cycling related but for those on here who knew about my indoor cat getting out and going missing, she is home after 8 days I was really starting to lose hope so you can imagine how I felt when I was sitting at the computer and suddenly heard loud miaowing(typical Siamese!) Couldn't believe my eyes when I saw her at my garage obviously smelling her bed and my sweatshirt I had put there. She is currently curled up on my lap and hasn't stopped talking and purring. Bit thin but otherwise ok. Just need the collar bone to heal well now and things should be back to normal.

Good News!!

 

[welsh dragon]

I know it's not cycling related but for those on here who knew about my indoor cat getting out and going missing, she is home after 8 days I was really starting to lose hope so you can imagine how I felt when I was sitting at the computer and suddenly heard loud miaowing(typical Siamese!) Couldn't believe my eyes when I saw her at my garage obviously smelling her bed and my sweatshirt I had put there. She is currently curled up on my lap and hasn't stopped talking and purring. Bit thin but otherwise ok. Just need the collar bone to heal well now and things should be back to normal.

Well done @mo959. Im glad she is back. Well done.

 

[Stonechat]

Did a ride today and added a loop so I could ride some nice sections twice
I started off trying to push up the pace.
(Edit)37.2 miles @ 16.7 mph
After 20 miles was well over 17 mph
1093 feet of climbing
Doesn't really get to hot to cycle.
Just drink more!!
Nice route of country lanes and across Chobham Common (which is a heath)
http://www.strava.com/activities/169307842
One or two PRs and six fastest along a 4.8 miles long segment with average speed of 19.6 mph
Slight fatigue and wind against me at the end dragged the average down

 

[Nigelnaturist]

@morrisman think I might have had a few words if not more, providing in a fit state to do so, had a couple of close calls last night nothing major just they should have been out a little more, it seems some get use to passing slower cyclist and anticipate the time it take to overtake and screw it up as road conditions (i.e. bends other traffic ect catch them out when they overtake bikes travelling at 20+ mph, I think part of the education we need to get across is that whilst many of us are not top class athletes many of us are not slow either.
Glad your ok.

@Stonechat I found that toward the end of last night, and always that steady climb back home
Still I managed 31 miles @ 16.64mph and 34ft/mile most of that in the first half.

 

[Stonechat]

Turns out my jaunt around London was destined for pain. Nearly ended up under an artic that just drove onto the roundabout I was going round. Led to me laying on the road in a heap and him saying Sorry Mate and driving off. No real damage done except for pedal rash up my right shin. Onwards and upwards.

ps. Since I was not wearing a helmet it did not save my life.

Had a learner car turn right across my path. I did not have to take evasive action but the margin was not great!

 

[Mark White]

21 degrees already, when is it too hot to cycle?

28C (apparently "feels like 31C") at 7:30am today here, which is quite normal for my daily run before starting work, so you'll be fine for a while yet. Just don't forget the sunblock if you're out in the direct sun!

 

[RWright]

I know it's not cycling related but for those on here who knew about my indoor cat getting out and going missing, she is home after 8 days I was really starting to lose hope so you can imagine how I felt when I was sitting at the computer and suddenly heard loud miaowing(typical Siamese!) Couldn't believe my eyes when I saw her at my garage obviously smelling her bed and my sweatshirt I had put there. She is currently curled up on my lap and hasn't stopped talking and purring. Bit thin but otherwise ok. Just need the collar bone to heal well now and things should be back to normal.

Now you can let her come in and out when she pleases. I leave my windows open in warm weather so my cat can come and go as he likes. I have to let him in and out when it is cold. No litter box either.

 

[GreigM]

Went to visit the Mrs at her work for some lunch, 34 miles and very very hot - http://www.strava.com/activities/169349050

Did get the train part of the way home