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

[stevey]

Mate came around this afternoon to see how I am doing and have a chat, And I had a go on his dogma 65.1 with campag groupset Ohhhh it was nice.
But I cannot justify the price tag £7500 no matter how nice, fast and smooth it was... Really

 

[Batgirl]

This is the 1.6 mile point I stopped at to make my route end up at 3.2 miles tonight -
the Cycle track / coastal path from Pembrey to Burry Port (or vice versa if you wish), I didn't make it all the way to Burry Port tonight but hope to do so.. and then further beyond to get 'home'. All goals for the future.

Tonight I'm pleased with my progress as it was a bit windy and I was a bit tired today.

Not sure how to share the map my ride details? but that is what I used today to track my progress.

 

[Batgirl]

Mate came around this afternoon to see how I am doing and have a chat, And I had a go on his dogma 65.1 with campag groupset Ohhhh it was nice.
But I cannot justify the price tag £7500 no matter how nice, fast and smooth it was... Really

Could get a nice car or motorbike for that.. it's a lot of money.

 

[stevey]

Could get a nice car or motorbike for that.. it's a lot of money.

That is true @Batgirl really not a fan of cars though Motorbikes on the other hand (After road bikes of course)

 

[Batgirl]

That is true @Batgirl really not a fan of cars though Motorbikes on the other hand (After road bikes of course)

I was a motorbike first girl.. I just went the car route before the push bike route.. I love my car, but am learning to share my love with an old jalopy bike - goodness knows what I'd think of a £7500 model apart from fear about scratching it!

 

[Mummy3monkeys]

Thank you for your encouragement. There's no physical reason or time constraints, think it is purely psychological, just seems like a huge distance to accomplish.
I am lucky, my husband is cycle crazy too and we take it in turns to go out whilst the other watches the kids.

I have just ridden 21 miles this evening and I'm not shattered, quite the opposite now I have sat down for an hour or so, relaxed I would say. So I just need to get my mindset right

 

[Batgirl]

Thank you for your encouragement. There's no physical reason or time constraints, think it is purely psychological, just seems like a huge distance to accomplish.

I am lucky, my husband is cycle crazy too and we take it in turns to go out whilst the other watches the kids.

I have just ridden 21 miles this evening and I'm not shattered, quite the opposite now I have sat down for an hour or so, relaxed I would say. So I just need to get my mindset right

What a great distance! Really hope you are proud! Also great to have a supportive hubby - though a shame you can't ride together, maybe that is something to try to arrange even if only once a fortnight or something? I'm hoping my Hubby will get a bike and join me, he used to cycle before getting our second car, but got rid of his bike. Fingers x'd.
We've got 3 kids so I understand the juggling of children and time together.

Well done on the great distance!

 

[Heigue'r]

Three rides this week so far out at around9pm every night,8.4k tues,12k wed, and 15.2 tonight, nxt goal for me is 20k I think, perhaps sat though as tomorrow is beer night

 

[Exile]

Only been doing commuter miles for a while now. Not brilliant given it's only an 11 mile round trip. Even less brilliant given I've got the Manchest-Blackpool ride at the end of September. Probably about time to get back on the 20-30 mile rides, and get at least one 40-50 miler in before the night itself!

I should be getting out on Saturday with the OH though, and not particularly local either. Thinking we'll be in the Peak District, probably around Buxton, most likely taking in the Monsal Trail to Bakewell and back. Stopping for cake (or tart) at the half-way point, obviously

 

[matth411]

Hello again chaps! Been away fighting demons for over 3-4 weeks (mental and physical ones) but I am back. And hopefully for good this time!

This month was supposed to be an amazing month of miles and miles on the bike, topped with the Ride of the Roses event on Sunday. Unfortunately, it became a battle of (circumstantial) depression, major bouts of CBA-ism, painful knees that I have had enough of, and in a way fell out of love with cycling. Cycling has not really appeared this month, well that is an understatement... physical activity has been a no go this month. I had 12 days off work to train for the event on Sunday, which is 75 miles and my furthest so far is a relatively flat 72. Instead I took to binge eating(there was lots of cake), hours of computer games and spent time with family, although I did manage about 8-12 hours on a turbo trainer over the course of the 12 days.

The result? Cycled to work today using an extended route so it was 13.7 miles instead of 5.5 and could hardly breathe! (Blaming the headwind in desperation) My legs felt fine, but my lungs were on fire! (Yes, cue the stop smoking brigade) So... I have 2 days to go from 13.7 miles to 75 hilly miles. By the end of Sunday I will either be in love with cycling again or loathe it.

The last time I was on here, we were around the page 860 mark I think, so I am guessing there has been lots of progress. I am also hoping that those that were injured are no longer injured! Happy to be back on here and back on the bike. Onwards and upwards!

 

[Batgirl]

Hello again chaps! Been away fighting demons for over 3-4 weeks (mental and physical ones) but I am back. And hopefully for good this time!

This month was supposed to be an amazing month of miles and miles on the bike, topped with the Ride of the Roses event on Sunday. Unfortunately, it became a battle of (circumstantial) depression, major bouts of CBA-ism, painful knees that I have had enough of, and in a way fell out of love with cycling. Cycling has not really appeared this month, well that is an understatement... physical activity has been a no go this month. I had 12 days off work to train for the event on Sunday, which is 75 miles and my furthest so far is a relatively flat 72. Instead I took to binge eating(there was lots of cake), hours of computer games and spent time with family, although I did manage about 8-12 hours on a turbo trainer over the course of the 12 days.

The result? Cycled to work today using an extended route so it was 13.7 miles instead of 5.5 and could hardly breathe! (Blaming the headwind in desperation) My legs felt fine, but my lungs were on fire! (Yes, cue the stop smoking brigade) So... I have 2 days to go from 13.7 miles to 75 hilly miles. By the end of Sunday I will either be in love with cycling again or loathe it.

The last time I was on here, we were around the page 860 mark I think, so I am guessing there has been lots of progress. I am also hoping that those that were injured are no longer injured! Happy to be back on here and back on the bike. Onwards and upwards!

Hi - I'm new but wanted to say Hello and well done getting back in the saddle.
I've only just taken up cycling so milage like yours is not with me yet, but I can appreciate the struggles you've been facing as I suffer from bipolar disorder.
I truly hope your return to riding helps lift any lingeing depression and you stay fit and healthy - mentally and physically.

 

[matth411]

Thanks @Batgirl
As I said it was circumstantial, other wise known as all work and no play. Working 15 night shifts in a row contributed to it, as did the weather, the idiots that I have to work with etc etc. I was feeling low yesterday and kind of forced myself to ride to work. Best decision ever! Even my supervisor said he hasn't seen me turn up for work as happy as I did for while.
Keep up with the cycling, it is fantastic for mental health and physical health. I am so glad to be back in the saddle!

 

[Mo1959]

@matth411 Welcome back. Glad you're feeling better. Good luck with your ride on Sunday. It will be tough with so little training but hopefully if you take it nice and easy plus the atmosphere of the event to help you will complete it.

I know all about sitting in front of the computer for too many hours and eating too much too. Lol

 

[matth411]

Thanks @Mo1959 I think "it will be tough" is an understatement. Hopefully extending my commute home to 30 miles so I have at least covered 45ish % of the distance.

Are you all healed up and back on the bike yet?

 

[Mo1959]

Thanks @Mo1959 I think "it will be tough" is an understatement. Hopefully extending my commute home to 30 miles so I have at least covered 45ish % of the distance.

Are you all healed up and back on the bike yet?

Not quite I'm afraid. Still getting physio and surgeon doesn't want me to cycle until follow up start of October but I don't think I will last that long. Thinking about trying a wee run on the hybrid next week as the weather looks nice. Will just have to be extra careful but, apart from falling off which might be disastrous, i can't see it doing any harm.