Braved the frost and got out just after 6am just in case the snow showers return later. Pretty chilly but worked quite hard to keep warm. Actually hit 14mph average which is about the best I can currently manage. Pretty tame compared to some of the youngsters on here but I am quite happy with it.
Thats what I thought last summer, dont worry keep at it it will come. This is my first ride in June and my last on Tuesday.14mph avg sounds pretty good to me! I'm currently at 11mph for a very short ride, so plenty of work for me to catch up
I'm knackered after just 1.6miles! But then I knew my lack of fitness was of epic proportions. But I'm happy to plod along making small gains.
I was, and it wasn't all in one go, but it was that, that got me cycling in away, other reason is too take my camera out (though not really done that much), as you say step at a time.Still impressive stats for a first ride there, Nigel.
If it's any consolation, I was nearly physically sick on my first ride!Still impressive stats for a first ride there, Nigel.
Still find hills a bit difficult. The long drags wear me down more than shorter steep hills I think. It gradually gets slightly easier and you start noticing that you are not quite so out of breath or haven't had to drop to such a low gear, etc.
Or they just dont look as steep.If it's any consolation, I was nearly physically sick on my first ride!
Just keep it fun and increase mileages and speeds slowly.
If it's any consolation, I was nearly physically sick on my first ride!
Just keep it fun and increase mileages and speeds slowly.
Thanks!
Oh, and if you don't already have one, a cycle computer or gps such as the Garmin are great for giving you a bit of incentive. It's great to see your miles and routes logged on your computer.Some great advice, and I shall heed it
Oh, and if you don't already have one, a cycle computer or gps such as the Garmin are great for giving you a bit of incentive. It's great to see your miles and routes logged on your computer.
Braved the frost and got out just after 6am just in case the snow showers return later. Pretty chilly but worked quite hard to keep warm. Actually hit 14mph average which is about the best I can currently manage. Pretty tame compared to some of the youngsters on here but I am quite happy with it.
Aye, I'm tracking my rides with Strava on my iPhone. It's very handy to see power, distance, speed etc... so I can try and inch them up each ride
Wow, you have lots of climbs so your average over that route is amazing. The hills still really cause me a bit of bother
Bloomin heck. That's amazing for being off the bike for a while.Well hello strangers
The combination of dark nights, horrible weather and work has really limited my time I've had to ride but luckily had a day off today and managed to get back into the saddle. First time on the bike since March 1st.
Had my longest ride ever today, 46.3 miles with an average overall speed of 14.3mph which considering the head wind I had in places, I'm really pleased with - http://app.strava.com/activities/46167800
Though I've not been out on the bike, having been hitting the gym hard and making some lifestyles changes. Kind of figured there's no point worrying about saving a few grams here and there with better equipment when there's still a fat lad on board
Now lost a stone since the turn of the year but the vast majority of it has been since being accepted into Ride London and subsequently joining this forum. Amazing what the fear of Box Hill can do.
Hope to get another ride out on Monday but will probably take it a bit easier. Nice 20 miler to ease the legs back to life.
Nice to be back
