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

[Nigelnaturist]

Well I wasn't expecting 7 p.b.'s today.
http://app.strava.com/activities/52249564#

 

[Nomadski]

If I were wanting more calf work I think I would raise my seat a little and/or move my cleats a little more toward the toe of my shoes. Very gradual increases. I cut a small piece of duct tape with scissors to mark my current seat post height. I guess you could mark your cleats with a sharpie or something similar to keep track of where they were when you started, so you can go back if you don't like the change.

My shoes only have 2 sets of two holes, they dont have long slots that enable me to move the cleats forward. They are either in forward two slots, or rear two slots.

Think I will do the bike fit next month and get all this out with the specialized chap.

 

[Typhon]

Well it's drizzly and very very windy outside so I am violating rule #5 and #9 and am watching much fitter cyclists race in the sunshine of Italy instead.

Weather is supposed to be better this evening so will go for a little ride on the Focus to test out my new cut-out saddle, hopefully that one is a bit more comfortable!

 

[Phoenix Lincs]

Woo hoo. Did my first half century today. Not a great average speed but taking into account I has to cycle through town on way out and way back, I did some practising drinking whilst cycling on a tow path by the canal and actually managed to get 2 fig rolls out of my back pocket and eat them while cycling too I'm quite chuffed with my little self.

Last 7 miles were challenging and last 5 were tough as the wind was against me and I was tired but I only bloomin' did it!

Only got to double that now by end of June and beginning of August!

:-D

 

[Nomadski]

Well done Phoenix. Were the Fig Rolls loose in the back pocket, or in a clear bag? The bag complicates hand entry and fig selection ( it certainly does Haribo selection) but a necessity I find for hygiene.

I digress, great ride!

 

[Phoenix Lincs]

Well done Phoenix. Were the Fig Rolls loose in the back pocket, or in a clear bag? The bag complicates hand entry and fig selection ( it certainly does Haribo selection) but a necessity I find for hygiene.

I digress, great ride!

Thanks. They were loose. I have enough trouble without adding extra layers to the equation. Jacket needs a wash anyway so crumbs will vanish!

Had a soak in the bath and a drink. Feeling the need for a nap now, although I stood on my specs getting out of the bath so I'd better nip to vision express (again!)

Have a great Bank Holiday everybody

 

[Nigelnaturist]

Well done Phoenix. Were the Fig Rolls loose in the back pocket, or in a clear bag? The bag complicates hand entry and fig selection ( it certainly does Haribo selection) but a necessity I find for hygiene.

I digress, great ride!

Always wear a clean one then it's not a problem.

Well done Phoenix, put your glasses safe next time

 

[Nigelnaturist]

My shoes only have 2 sets of two holes, they dont have long slots that enable me to move the cleats forward. They are either in forward two slots, or rear two slots.

Think I will do the bike fit next month and get all this out with the specialized chap.

Mine too, but they have some forward and backward movement too.

 

[SWSteve]

My shoes only have 2 sets of two holes, they dont have long slots that enable me to move the cleats forward. They are either in forward two slots, or rear two slots.

Think I will do the bike fit next month and get all this out with the specialized chap.

Are there not long slots in the cleats? This would allow more movement forwards/back.

 

[themosquitoking]

Are there not long slots in the cleats? This would allow more movement forwards/back.

most of the mtb cleats i have seen have holes rather than slots. I think.

 

[Reece]

20 mile pootle with our lass this morning, was very windy and got caught by a fantastic downpour that lasted a few minutes before it was brilliant sunshine again

Was a very unexpected shower. I was out tidying the garden when it came.

Looking forward to the Loughborough "tour of the national forest" sportive tomorrow. 15 mile ride to the start then a 63mile sportive and 15miles back.

Hopefully I'm on form and will be going to add a few extra miles to break the 100mile mark finally, just depends on how I feel as Beacon hill is pretty much the last part of the sportive with others hills on route!

 

[MaxInc]

Hopefully I'm on form and will be going to add a few extra miles to break the 100mile mark finally, just depends on how I feel as Beacon hill is pretty much the last part of the sportive with others hills on route!

Good luck tomorrow!

 

[stevey]

My little jaunt today and top it off 5 achievements including a few pb's chuffed...

http://app.strava.com/activities/52290394

 

[simmi]

My cycling club is trying to get a novice Saturday ride going but it's not taking off for what ever reason.
I decided I would take my lad along today which is now his 4th ride.
Well it was just as well I did as no one else turned up.
Karen a lady I have met before (from group rides) was leading the ride and I felt a little sorry for her that the turn out was so poor.
The weather was fine with little wind and she led us on a lovely 20 mile route in and around Doncaster on many roads and Tarmac off road trails that I have never been on before but will be using in the future now I know they are there.
Jamie my lad pushed himself really hard and moaned less than he would have if it had been only me there, the ride also served as a nice gentle warm up for my ride I am leading tomorrow I only hope the turnout is a little better.
With the ride to and from the start we did a total of 31 miles, not too bad for a 13 year old lad on his 4th ever ride

 

[boybiker]

Woo hoo. Did my first half century today. Not a great average speed but taking into account I has to cycle through town on way out and way back, I did some practising drinking whilst cycling on a tow path by the canal and actually managed to get 2 fig rolls out of my back pocket and eat them while cycling too I'm quite chuffed with my little self.

Last 7 miles were challenging and last 5 were tough as the wind was against me and I was tired but I only bloomin' did it!

Only got to double that now by end of June and beginning of August!

:-D

Don't get too hung up on statistic, just completing the distance is an achievement and the speed will come in time