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

[Batgirl]

I logged my ride manually on Strava as forgot to see if my phone app works.. not sure how to share it here. But today was first real ride out for 22 years!

here are some pics.. proof in the pudding - 3.8km of trail and tarmac.

In front of me..

Behind me...

I came up this and took pic at turn around point -

My plan is to ride to this point and into the country park that is the entrance where I turned around today. See how far I can get, there is a nice beach entrance where cyclists sit and relax on some benches.. maybe it'll be me soon enough.

 

[si_c]

I logged my ride manually on Strava as forgot to see if my phone app works.. not sure how to share it here. But today was first real ride out for 22 years!

My plan is to ride to this point and into the country park that is the entrance where I turned around today. See how far I can get, there is a nice beach entrance where cyclists sit and relax on some benches.. maybe it'll be me soon enough.

Nice countryside I have to ride just to get somewhere nice from where I live Gonna have to move!

 

[Batgirl]

Nice countryside I have to ride just to get somewhere nice from where I live Gonna have to move!

Thanks - that is the tip of it to be honest as new to riding can't get too far yet, but hopefully share more. We moved here from home counties and I grew up in London so not naturally born in this setting. It was by design and we love it! You can do it.. go for it!

 

[Stonechat]

I guess Nigel will come back when he is ready

Will be Out this morning

In choosing today's route cannot get the hills I was getting in Cornwall, well back to better speeds I suppose

 

[BrianEvesham]

Finally got out with Sue this morning (kids with Mil).

http://www.strava.com/activities/185944939

We have been out walking up the Malvern's over the BH weekend so still getting the exercise in but Monday was a complete wash out

 

[Batgirl]

Finally got out with Sue this morning (kids with Mil).

http://www.strava.com/activities/185944939

We have been out walking up the Malvern's over the BH weekend so still getting the exercise in but Monday was a complete wash out

Just noticed your signature - well done on your weight loss and ride today!

 

[BrianEvesham]

And then out with Sue again, the first time on her new road bike.

http://www.strava.com/activities/185965405

She is loving it!

 

[Stonechat]

Been out this morning. One of the first goals was a Strava segment, but wind was a headwind so gave up on that.
Wind started NE but unkindly ended SE so had more than my share of headwind.
However was not too bad.
This was the first ride for a week so glad to be on the bike

Went via Colnbrook to Iver, passed Pinewood Studios, Burnham Beeches, Cliveden, and back through Eton and Windsor
Finally did a loop via Chertsey

47.25 miles @ 15.1 mph, so not a bad speed for me for that length
1161 feet of climbing
http://www.strava.com/activities/185986587

 

[Stonechat]

Just spotted that on the planned route, it was 1483 feet od climbing, so as usual garmin and strava seem to lose it

 

[welsh dragon]

Afternoon everyone. I haven't done a write up for a while, so today I thought I would remedy that. It looked like it was going to pour down with rain and it was quite windy, nevertheless, I decided to go for a pootle,, working on the premise that I can always beat a hasty retreat if needs be. I went on my usual flat (tish) route along an unnamed lane. The railway people have been out in force all over the place and have cut back a lot of undergrowth that waa making it really difficult to see properly. Its been an excellent year for things to grow, they have given the railway bridge a short back and sides haircut

off i went under the bridge and carried on down the road to the stream that a couple of weeks ago was practically bone dry, but now has a fair amount of water flowing

there wasnt anything exciting that happened, accept that the rain clouds kept getting darker and darker, until in the end i had no choice but to turn back towards home. A nice quiet ride. it was good to get out and turn the pedals and blow away the cobwebs. i had a nice quiet hour to myself. What can be better than that.

 

[Batgirl]

Looks like a lovely ride Where about in Wales are you? @welsh dragon

There is an old railway line (near Pembrey) that has been changed to a cycle route (I used to ride it on my horse but not allowed now), so look forward to checking it out again now on 2 wheels. the bridge you saw reminded me of it.. and the canal goes under some of the bridges leaving a narrow footpath.

 

[welsh dragon]

Looks like a lovely ride Where about in Wales are you? @welsh dragon

There is an old railway line (near Pembrey) that has been changed to a cycle route (I used to ride it on my horse but not allowed now), so look forward to checking it out again now on 2 wheels. the bridge you saw reminded me of it.. and the canal goes under some of the bridges leaving a narrow footpath.

I live about 9 miles from Machynlleth. Its very hilly, so I try to find some flat ish routes to go.

 

[Batgirl]

I live about 9 miles from Machynlleth. Its very hilly, so I try to find some flat ish routes to go.

Looks lovely we've a few good hills here too but being on the coast we're lucky to have the coastal path - so much so my bike isn't at home as it's easier to access from my horses yard!

 

[welsh dragon]

Looks lovely we've a few good hills here too but being on the coast we're lucky to have the coastal path - so much so my bike isn't at home as it's easier to access from my horses yard!

Here, its a case of trying to find flat bits, of which there are very few. I have found a couple and tend to stick to them. I am a leisure cyclist only. Im not interested in breaking any records. Im not even really interested in how far i go. For me its all about just enjoying the time i spend in the saddle only, rather then thinking about anything else.

 

[Batgirl]

Here, its a case of trying to find flat bits, of which there are very few. I have found a couple and tend to stick to them. I am a leisure cyclist only. Im not interested in breaking any records. Im not even really interested in how far i go. For me its all about just enjoying the time i spend in the saddle only, rather then thinking about anything else.

Enjoyment is what matters in all sports. I ride horse, but never compete, am not interested in pushing myself beyond my comfort zone or that of my horse. I am capable of more, he is capable of more but we enjoy life and our relationship as much as our riding.

I'm hoping to commute - including two hills.. so that is something I have to consider as only just returned to riding and to be honest have never been a regular rider, I do want to really enjoy riding for pleasure too - with scenery like I have around here it'd be daft not to make the most of it. Horseback doesn't always make it accessible.