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

[RWright]

Took a link out of my chain, something I should have done a couple of weeks ago. I still had some daylight so I did a shakedown ride on the repaired chain. I did such a good job repairing it plus losing that extra weight from the one chain link allowed me to set a new PR (no wind assist either ) on my 10 mile track.
http://app.strava.com/activities/51442762

I have 15 more miles for my goal for the month. I am going to go for a PR on my 16 mile track tomorrow when I do that ride. Maybe all this riding I did this month paid off.

 

[MaxInc]

Did some upgrades too, removed all unnecessary cat's eyes and stickers from wheels, removed the trip computer, lock mount and a few other bits and bobs, some 400g worth of equipment. Adjusted the saddle a little bit better, lubed the chain, pumped up the tires to max PSI and eaten a banana. Result was a new 18:55 PB on my 4mile training route (started 10 days ago at 24:35) with a 45km/h max speed . I even had the opportunity to get to the large disc for a minute or two ... hehe.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

Did some upgrades too, removed all unnecessary cat's eyes and stickers from wheels, removed the trip computer, lock mount and a few other bits and bobs, some 400g worth of equipment. Adjusted the saddle a little bit better, lubed the chain, pumped up the tires to max PSI and eaten a banana. Result was a new 18:55 PB on my 4mile training route (started 10 days ago at 24:35) with a 45km/h max speed . I even had the opportunity to get to the large disc for a minute or two ... hehe.

Wonderful improvement. Keep at it it will improve more.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

To echo what Rocky said, I think all this cycling for this challenge as help no end (plus the wheels, sorry to go so).
I did 31.1 miles @ 14.88 mph. I set 6 p.b's this I think was the best improvement 2.3 miles @ 18.7 mph an improvement 6.5 mph
http://app.strava.com/activities/51404440#919682000
http://app.strava.com/activities/51404440#
It seems a wonderful day for riding.

 

[stevey]

It seems a wonderful day for riding.

Yes it does stuck at work though.... Bugger.....

 

[stevey]

Alsi i am afraid this cycling lark is becoming quite obsessive... Get up in the morning wanna go cycling leave work wanna go cycling. Might consider getting up a bit earlier in the week and doing a bit before work now that the nice mornings seem to be here

 

[Mo1959]

Completed my first 200km ride yesterday. I've only had my road bike 6 months so I think that's still technically newbie progress??

What's your secret? I seem to have got stuck at 45 miles maximum before my bum and lower back gives out.

 

[JoeyB]

What's your secret? I seem to have got stuck at 45 miles maximum before my bum and lower back gives out.

This was my second attempt at a 200km ride. The first ended at about 120km due to really bad shooting pains in my hands, a sore neck and raw bum! I went for a proper bike fit at Vankru Cycling in Southampton and Garth sorted me out with a different saddle/cleat position and and a shorter, more upright stem. I'm not saying all the discomfort has completely disappeared, but it certainly enabled me to get through the ride!

I'm sure the saddle thing is just a case of keeping at it and it will get better.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

What's your secret? I seem to have got stuck at 45 miles maximum before my bum and lower back gives out.

Is your average a little higher than norm?

 

[BrianEvesham]

Just nipped out on my favourite 8 miler to try out the pedal clips properly, felt generally good but was slower (avg 15.8 ) just need to build up more confidence with them.
Lovely sunny day here with a slight warm breeze.
I think I am out again soon with @SueEvesham when she gets back from school before lunch.

 

[BrianEvesham]

The first ended at about 120km due to really bad shooting pains in my hands, a sore neck and raw bum! I went for a proper bike fit at Vankru Cycling in Southampton and Garth sorted me out with a different saddle/cleat position and and a shorter, more upright stem. I'm not saying all the discomfort has completely disappeared, but it certainly enabled me to get through the ride!

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The more I hear about a bike fit the more I want one.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

Just nipped out on my favourite 8 miler to try out the pedal clips properly, felt generally good but was slower (avg 15.8 ) just need to build up more confidence with them.
Lovely sunny day here with a slight warm breeze.
I think I am out again soon with @SueEvesham when she gets back from school before lunch.

Your still quicker than me.

 

[BrianEvesham]

Your still quicker than me.

But Nigel, your mileages are massive compared to mine. My avg would come down the longer I was out.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

ok your still quicker than me on a short run
http://app.strava.com/activities/50269723
http://app.strava.com/activities/50679060

 

[Mo1959]

Is your average a little higher than norm?

Yes, average length of ride has got longer I suppose and average speed slightly higher than it was but nothing great.