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

[DaveyM]

its only 5.78 miles long but it has been over a year since I rode in anger!!!! So this is a restart ;-)

good to hear that you are getting back into the swing of it, good luck and keep us posted.

 

[Billy Adam]

Great morning in Swansea. Got in a recovery ride. 20 miles around the bay and a coffee in the sun.

I never thought I would think of 20 miles as a recovery ride. Not long ago 20 miles was a long ride.

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Is that mumbles head Phil

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Another 20 mile ride with our lass today , weather is fantastic in Leicester , back to work tomorrow

 

[BrianEvesham]

Another 20 mile ride with our lass today , weather is fantastic in Leicester , back to work tomorrow

Some of us have been at work today
No ride today.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

Hmmm, now this is something that is starting to worry me about putting in more miles. I don't feel up to doing much beyond basic maintenance so if I have to start taking bikes into the LBS for new parts soon, I don't feel like I can afford it.

Mo its real easy, making sure your front mech is aligned is probable the most difficult bit. But cassettes chain rings and chains are striaght forward with the tools, I use a set I got from Lidl back in 2008/2009, ok they are not the greatest, but the chainset remover works as does the cassette remover, and chain tool, there are a few other tools in there as well pedal spanner ect..
You can then replace the tools with better ones or just opt to get the tools you need, but like everything, try and get quality ones (unlike me) as they should last a lifetime..
Another tip, NEVER get B.B. with plastic cups, just had to destroy mine so I could fit the old B.B. so the old chainset is on, 52/40/30 opposed to 48/38/26, trying to decide what ratios on the back.
If i put the 13th on instead of the 11 I lose 9",
I think 13/15/17/19/21/24/28 gives the same low as was, some big gaps, this will have to suffice till I decide what I am doing with the shifters.

 

[hopless500]

Weather fantastic here too
Just back from a 30 mile ride. Averaged 10.6. Three weeks ago when I started I was on two mile laps averaging 8.8, so this is a fairly major leap. Technically I am apparently still alive. Given that yesterday I spent 3 odd hours paddling in a kayak, being alive and just about able to move is going some

 

[philinmerthyr]

Is that mumbles head Phil

Yes. It's the cafe on top of the hill at Bracelet Bay. A great coffee stop with a superb view. I go there a lot.

 

[RWright]

As usual, as soon as I decided not to ride, the sun comes out and all is right with the world so I did a quick spin. Sun was so bright I even got a chance to try out my new 100 percent UV protection Iron Man riding glasses ($13 at Walmart ). They work as well, if not better than the higher price ones I have.

 

[Billy Adam]

Yes. It's the cafe on top of the hill at Bracelet Bay. A great coffee stop with a superb view. I go there a lot.

I thought it looked familiar. try and go down every year. got family in west cross. Love the cliff walks and the beaches. Is that where the "Apple" is?

 

[Billy Adam]

Some of us have been at work today
No ride today.

Someones got to keep the wheels of industry turning Brian

 

[philinmerthyr]

I thought it looked familiar. try and go down every year. got family in west cross. Love the cliff walks and the beaches. Is that where the "Apple" is?

Yes. The apple is on top of the short hill leading to the pier.

Here is my ride http://app.strava.com/activities/52665191

 

[Nigelnaturist]

Need a new chain tool, so might as well get a new chain, I have had to put the acera back on as the sora won't quite clear the 28th ring.

 

[Billy Adam]

Yes. The apple is on top of the short hill leading to the pier.

Here is my ride http://app.strava.com/activities/52665191

If the suns out theres no better place

 

[stevey]

Well that was the last ride of the w/end bit of a leg loosener with the added bonus of , good to see you guys/gals putting in good milage as well back to the grind tomorrow always tomorrow though.... have a good week one and all

http://app.strava.com/activities/52745775

 

[MaxInc]

I promised myself I will take a day off cycling no matter what since I didn't take one in 3 weeks since I started ... I almost managed ... but as the sun begun to set, the urge become stronger and decided to take the MTB for a gentle spin. So glad I did, it was such a quiet and pleasant experience ... I shall try this more often.