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

[SpokeyDokey]

Could only manage the 100 miles today - will need more training before I push on to >150 miles. That or I need some lessons in pacing. Pretty sure I went a bit too fast for my current ability on this one

http://www.strava.com/activities/194368948

The NE wind didn't help either.

Slacker!

 

[Nomadski]

This is how I normally get to and from Richmond - not really too much bother - abit busy at Kingston but not too much to worry about.
http://www.strava.com/activities/113619272

Hmm that might offer a different outbound route along Thames St thru to B375 then cut off from that route to Weir Rd (B387) and out to the A318 to follow that big Windsor route you did. Have to have a look at some sites and come up with a couple of courses, might provide a nice 60 mile route for me or so.

Cheers.

 

[Nidge]

Couldn't quite get to the top of the highest summit in the county (by road anyway). Was 3 miles short, I just didn't have anything left in my legs. I should of turned back 2 or 3 miles earlier but stubbornly pressed on. Oh well it'll still be there for another time. Overall feeling pretty pleased with my progress, only been riding a month. If I can do it, anyone can

http://www.strava.com/activities/194377240

 

[SpokeyDokey]

Couldn't quite get to the top of the highest summit in the county (by road anyway). Was 3 miles short, I just didn't have anything left in my legs. I should of turned back 2 or 3 miles earlier but stubbornly pressed on. Oh well it'll still be there for another time. Overall feeling pretty pleased with my progress, only been riding a month. If I can do it, anyone can

http://www.strava.com/activities/194377240

Blooming good effort though!

 

[SpokeyDokey]

18.96 miles.

1207' elevation gain - 66.63' / mile. Inc' 1.22 miles with 393' elevation gain which was, for me, *loody steep and long.

13.1 mph av'.

Since I got my little Edge 200 (super piece of kit) around early August I have been concentrating on hills or, more precisely, elevation gain. Whilst my av' speed has dropped a fair chunk I am feeling a fair bit stronger on my rides. I think I'll continue to focus on the hills for a while and then have a go at what passes for a flat route around here and see how fast (relatively speaking) that I am.

Today's incidents:

...whilst chugging up a twisty gritty hill of the narrow lane variety, two idiots on MTB's came hurtling down around a blind bend and both skidded like crazy and narrowly avoided me and/or coming off. Total numpties.

...two Welsh Border Collies casually strolled across a lane letting me know that they had absolute right of way! I had to stop to let them finish their crossing.

...did 0.72 miles of rough track that was continuously uphill, although not too steep, that had not one, not two but five gates that I had to dismount/open/close/mount which destroyed any notion of rhythm.

Stay safe out there everyone.

 

[Harv]

Did the York Sky Ride today. Really good fun. Pics from Instagram took ages to sync for some reason:

http://www.strava.com/activities/194313622

 

[dee.jay]

Have now done 77 miles in the past few weeks. Yes, I'm a bit hooked.

 

[Justinslow]

Managed to get out tonight - just shy of 35 miles @16.4 mph
https://www.strava.com/activities/194519004 felt a lot better than when I went out on Thursday evening, even though I had one or two beers last night and didn't get to bed till nearly 1am........and had a rather large carvery today........ahem!

 

[Phoenix Lincs]

Crikey, go away for a week and pages of progress being reported. Well done everybody. Need to get pedalling to get back on track with you all

Take care out there, the days they are a'shortenin'

 

[Kev.1995]

Hi all! Been lurking for a while here

Started cycling a month or two ago and only managed 10 miles out of breath when I got home but I've been reaching the mid 20's recently and still making it down the stairs without tripping!

 

[Lisat]

Ok so I have only done commuting to and from work plus one 80k since mid August. All due to work and social commitments. However a week off work is ahead of me so today is bike cleaning, puncture repairing and banana shopping.
A 150k ride is planned for tomorrow. Lymington, new forest, Shaftesbury and back. Cheeky night ride Reading to lymington. Plus maybe out to Weymouth.
I could have spent the holidays putting together flat pack furniture but that can wait.

 

[Eribiste]

I managed to put down 130 kilometres at 26.4 kph yesterday, doing the McMillan Shakespeare 100k. It turned into 130k because I missed the split point at Mickleton and ended up following the 100 mile route instead! In my defence, I was in a 'mini peloton' at the time. One 'advantage' of doing this was that the longer route took me up Saintbury Hill for the first time. It's rather steep, goes on a bit, and was encountered after about 75k. I did end up being a temporary pedestrian on the steepest bit, along with a few other riders. I'm on a compact, 50/34 with 9 speed cassette, lowest sprocket 26T. Given a 28 or 32, I reckon I might have made it all the way. Next year I shall have to do the 100 mile proper now to put that theory to the test I suppose!

 

[Heigue'r]

Keeping at it with short mileage often, roughly 10 odd miles a night when time allows,16lbs lighter so thats a major incentive to get out, loving it

 

[SpokeyDokey]

Keeping at it with short mileage often, roughly 10 odd miles a night when time allows,16lbs lighter so thats a major incentive to get out, loving it

Nothing wrong with the shorter rides.

Good weight loss there.

 

[Mo1959]

Hi all! Been lurking for a while here

Started cycling a month or two ago and only managed 10 miles out of breath when I got home but I've been reaching the mid 20's recently and still making it down the stairs without tripping!

Well done. Your fitness improves quickly when you first start if you get out regularly.
Is that your date of birth in your username? I wish it was mine. I seem to be the other way round. Lol.