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

[Nigelnaturist]

We have a Tacx VR trainer indoors, linked to a PC. This connected to a dedicated 40 inch HD TV. Haven't used it for about 18 months, but it is less boring than normal. Down side is you can't freewheel. Oh and we have a bigfloor standing fan to go with it along with plenty of towels.

You don't get much chance to free wheel on the flat either and maintain speed, I did a few runs into North Lincs earlier in the summer.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

Apparently the Bryton site will upload fit files as history files, I will have to try my old 500 files see if it works.

Lying B******

 

[Big_Dave]

@Nigelnaturist the new chainset is looking good

 

[Nigelnaturist]

@Big_Dave cheers, I am pretty chuffed with it, runs well too.

 

[Justinslow]

Struggling to get out because of work and family stuff, managed to get out tonight however, https://www.strava.com/activities/199345458
43.3 miles @ 17.1 mph, had the wind with me for the first 20 or so miles and was averaging nearly 20 mph, took me just over an hour to cover the first 20, then the pace dropped!
Getting a little anxious now as my 100 miler is coming up Sunday week, I have to say I feel completely shot at this moment having just covered 43! I never feel the best on a ride after work during the week (self employed gardener and no time for anything to eat before going out) better at the weekend, although tonight I wasn't out of puff, just my legs wouldn't work anymore! The saving grace is the ride is on a Sunday 8am start and there are several planned rest stops!

 

[Nigelnaturist]

@Justinslow Jam/peanut butties before you go out will help.

 

[Stonechat]

Yes eat an hour or so before cycling

 

[Justinslow]

Thanks, yes better planning required me thinks, I did take one little Chocy bar but was running on empty on the 20 coming home!

 

[Batgirl]

wow that is seriously impressive distance. Good luck for your 100miler!!

I was pleased with my 3 mile jaunt with hubby today - first ride with company and it made a lot of difference.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

@Batgirl we all start somewhere.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

@Batgirl when I first started my body didn't know what was happening, hurt yes short of breath, hills well I did everything to avoid them, these days bring it on, well when I am well.

 

[Justinslow]

@Batgirl like Nigel said we're all in our own little worlds, there will always be someone out there who has done more.......or less miles! I just wanted to crack the 100 and have been going out trying to clock up some high milers to try and get bike fit, I've only had my bike since 17 august so maybe I'm biting off more than I can chew! But thanks for the good luck I fear I will need it!

 

[Batgirl]

@Batgirl like Nigel said we're all in our own little worlds, there will always be someone out there who has done more.......or less miles! I just wanted to crack the 100 and have been going out trying to clock up some high milers to try and get bike fit, I've only had my bike since 17 august so maybe I'm biting off more than I can chew! But thanks for the good luck I fear I will need it!

Thanks you're both right
You've done really well - keep up the great work and you'll get there I'm sure.

I am going to have to work out a route for further distance as I know I can do more miles. Confidence is my thing.. I'm still realy wobbly setting off and hills are a no-go at the moment too so for me that is my goal.. to become more confident, stable setting off and bike fit including small hills. Miles will come in the process

 

[Batgirl]

@Batgirl when I first started my body didn't know what was happening, hurt yes short of breath, hills well I did everything to avoid them, these days bring it on, well when I am well.

Hills bring wobbly bike for me at the moment slow / setting off is wobbly so that is the main problem till I get more power thankfully no burning chest this time - I am a powerlifter so am a regular in the gym just not much of a cyclist (yet) it'll come.

Thanks for your kind words and expeirence. I'll keep pushing!

 

[Nigelnaturist]

@Batgirl as you are aware two totally different things, but in both practise makes you better.