Nigelnaturist
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- Pontefract
I am behind quite a few women, mind I dont mind that.
Show us your.......newbie progress! [4 Sep 2012 - 4 Oct 2014]
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boybiker
Guru
Well I managed the ride to and from work today I haven't insured or retaxed the car so I'm going to see how long I can keep it up for! I dont even mind ridding in the rain its just my bloody shoes / over shoes combination which let water in. I'm going to looking into mountain bike boots / pedals as I would have thought they would do waterproof boots!
Supersuperleeds
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- Leicester
I use goretex waterproof walking shoes to ride in, when it is really wet the water runs down your leg and inside the shoe, many a time I have poured water out of them after a ride, last time being this morning!
boybiker
Guru
I went into the LBS and they recommended wearing sealskinz socks underneath tights to stop the running down your leg issue that I get with over shoes. I might try a pair but they are like £30 a pair
!! I guess them socks with over shoes might be the answer for all weather commuting!
philinmerthyr
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Passed the 1,000 mile mark for the year tonight.
Nigelnaturist
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- Pontefract
Nice one Phil, well done
boybiker
Guru
Well done!
I'm nearing it myself but with a few rides I forgot to put on strava I'm just over 800!
SWSteve
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- Bristol...ish
You'll find the climbs get easier with more attempts. Keep at it, and you'll see improvement
SWSteve
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Seeing all of your progress this weekend has made me very jealous, ridiculous burns made me decide to not get on the bike monday as I thought it would be better to relax, get plenty of fluids on and try and ease them away. That said the 100mile charity weekend is this upcoming weekend and I am very excited. The only issue is whether my bike is clean enough/do I need to buy a quick link just in case.
RWright
Guru
- Location
- North Carolina
Buy the quick link, you may need it eventually, get it over with.
I just did one of my 15 mile tracks today. The recent weather has me feeling a little flat so I went a little harder today and worked some on cadence (watching the Giro d'Italia got me pumped up
). I was able to get a 16 mph average in breezy but decent conditions. It was the best workout ride I have had in a while, I feel better already from it.SWSteve
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- Bristol...ish
Buy the quick link, you may need it eventually, get it over with.
I just did one of my 15 mile tracks today. The recent weather has me feeling a little flat so I went a little harder today and worked some on cadence (watching the Giro d'Italia got me pumped up
Does watching it make you jealous of the fantini livery? I would love a bright yellow bike/kit
RWright
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- North Carolina
SWSteve
Guru
- Location
- Bristol...ish
You read my mind.
I hope you aren't humoring me. The obscenely coloured teams are the ones I care about more than my Roundel adorned compatriot
DaveyM
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- Northumberland
I have finally fitted my new tyres so after much swearing and cursing I managed to get out for 10km just to give them a try (meant to be a rest day)
I now just need to buy some new THUMBS to replace the ones I destroyed fitting these new tyres.
I now just need to buy some new THUMBS to replace the ones I destroyed fitting these new tyres.
RWright
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No, I like them. If someone runs over you wearing one of those they cant use the I didn't see him excuse. They would just about have to be charged with attempted murder.
I love those bright uniforms. I wear one of these most days until it gets too hot around here. http://www.walmart.com/ip/Walls-Men-s-Full-ANSI-2-High-Visibility-Safety-Vest/15727711I like those bright shoes they wear, my next shoes might be some bright ones.
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