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

[welsh dragon]

second trip done this time 6.9 mile tho i had 2 small breaks for something sweet to drink and sweet to eat. My face already looks like it's drained out of water lol this weather is hideous this is it for today i believe, if i do third run my fridge gonna be empty lol

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Well done on getting out a 2nd time. I hate this weather. Its just too hot, and @Nigelnaturist will be along soon to tell me off. just enjoy the ride.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

@welsh dragon it wasn't hot today.

 

[SpokeyDokey]

Got out for a short ride.

I deliberately covered the first ride I did on my new bike in Nov 2012 following long break from cycling due to climbing accident - just to see how my Newbie Progress was progressing!

26/11/2012 - 10.20 miles - 0h:52m:50s - 11.58 mph av'
27/07/2014 - 10.20 miles - 0h:42m:14s - 14.49 mph av'

Beat the previous time by over 10 minutes which I don't think is bad over a short route.

My current average pace is 4m 21s / mile so over 2 miles ahead of my first finish time - if that makes sense.

Was pretty warm today with strong winds on outbound section of route. Route included two chunky hills inc' one long 1.4 mile constant gradient that was a bit of a huffer & puffer!

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Happy/safe riding everyone.

 

[fivepence]

Time for a celebratory cider , Rapha Rising complete at snails pace at the end . Happy its over as this proved one hell of a challenge for me . A few days off is in order

http://www.strava.com/activities/171737279

 

[morrisman]

Just been out for a 14 mile burst after discovering that it was all I needed to make this week the furthest (186.3 miles), climbingest (7283 ft), longest in saddle (13hr 33mins) week of all time.
To add to this goodness fest the ride was a blinder for some reason, new highest average speed (17.7 mph) and five PRs. I am very very happy

http://www.strava.com/activities/171777547

 

[welsh dragon]

Just been out for a 14 mile burst after discovering that it was all I needed to make this week the furthest (186.3 miles), climbingest (7283 ft), longest in saddle (13hr 33mins) week of all time.
To add to this goodness fest the ride was a blinder for some reason, new highest average speed (17.7 mph) and five PRs. I am very very happy

http://www.strava.com/activities/171777547

Well done. Excellent. Congratulations

 

[Torvi]

Just been out for a 14 mile burst after discovering that it was all I needed to make this week the furthest (186.3 miles), climbingest (7283 ft), longest in saddle (13hr 33mins) week of all time.
To add to this goodness fest the ride was a blinder for some reason, new highest average speed (17.7 mph) and five PRs. I am very very happy

http://www.strava.com/activities/171777547

good job

 

[RWright]

Time for a celebratory cider , Rapha Rising complete at snails pace at the end . Happy its over as this proved one hell of a challenge for me . A few days off is in order

http://www.strava.com/activities/171737279

Nice job. Congrats!

 

[Stonechat]

BTW used rwgps to plan today's rout

Time for a celebratory cider , Rapha Rising complete at snails pace at the end . Happy its over as this proved one hell of a challenge for me . A few days off is in order

http://www.strava.com/activities/171737279

That is some achievement. It was quite an effort for me to to the 3400 feet yesterday. THis seems almost impossible to me
Well Done

 

[Mo1959]

Time for a celebratory cider , Rapha Rising complete at snails pace at the end . Happy its over as this proved one hell of a challenge for me . A few days off is in order

http://www.strava.com/activities/171737279

Well done. That was a toughie! You certainly deserve some days off!

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Time for a celebratory cider , Rapha Rising complete at snails pace at the end . Happy its over as this proved one hell of a challenge for me . A few days off is in order

http://www.strava.com/activities/171737279

 

[moo]

Had my first crash on Friday - front wheel of hybrid let go while turning on wet gravel. The loss of skin and blood doesn't bother me. The bruised hip and ribs will keep me from doing any decent mileage for a week or so. I might get bored and just dose up on pain killers mind you.

I guess I should be grateful that the inevitable first crash was relatively minor, with no animals involved

 

[BrianEvesham]

Out with OH again this morning for an 11 mile loop then off to Halfords to look at the Roadbikes

Take it easy Moo

 

[Mo1959]

Had my first crash on Friday - front wheel of hybrid let go while turning on wet gravel. The loss of skin and blood doesn't bother me. The bruised hip and ribs will keep me from doing any decent mileage for a week or so. I might get bored and just dose up on pain killers mind you.

I guess I should be grateful that the inevitable first crash was relatively minor, with no animals involved

Glad it wasn't too severe. Still gave you a fright though I expect.

Boredom and frustration is certainly setting in here but no way I would risk even attempting a cycle just yet. The surgeon would probably go mental if I undid his good work by causing any problems. Thinking about asking my neighbour if I can have a go on his spin bike in his garage though. Would manage that with one arm.

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Glad it wasn't too severe. Still gave you a fright though I expect.

Boredom and frustration is certainly setting in here but no way I would risk even attempting a cycle just yet. The surgeon would probably go mental if I undid his good work by causing any problems. Thinking about asking my neighbour if I can have a go on his spin bike in his garage though. Would manage that with one arm.

How long are you expecting to still be off the bike?