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

[Mo1959]

Mo - what time do you get up in the morning?

I slept in today. It was 5.20am. I am usually out on the road by that time.

 

[Phoenix Lincs]

Decided I needed to do some hill work - thighs killing me now and I only managed it 3 times.

http://app.strava.com/activities/58101139

Best get off to work!

 

[Mo1959]

Decided I needed to do some hill work - thighs killing me now and I only managed it 3 times.

http://app.strava.com/activities/58101139

Best get off to work!

Looks like fun.....I think At least it is short and sharp. Not sure whether I prefer short and steep or long drags to be honest.

 

[Phoenix Lincs]

Looks like fun.....I think At least it is short and sharp. Not sure whether I prefer short and steep or long drags to be honest.

I'm rubbish at all types of hills, which is why I thought I ought to do some. At one point in the ascent back up in the first two rides, my Garmin autopaused I was going that slowly! I was hoping to do more than three, but never mind, at least I have a target to beat and in getting in a pickle with my gears, I did the first two on my big chainring! Just had my shower and need to go to work. Better explain to my first appointment that my face is scarlet due to the effort of hills rather than anything rather more exciting!!

Have a great day Sunny here!

 

[boybiker]

I'm rubbish at all types of hills, which is why I thought I ought to do some. At one point in the ascent back up in the first two rides, my Garmin autopaused I was going that slowly! I was hoping to do more than three, but never mind, at least I have a target to beat and in getting in a pickle with my gears, I did the first two on my big chainring! Just had my shower and need to go to work. Better explain to my first appointment that my face is scarlet due to the effort of hills rather than anything rather more exciting!!

Have a great day Sunny here!

Well done on the hill repeats. It does get easier with time just stick at them .

 

[AndyPeace]

Probably because elevation is much harder to log correctly than distance. It depends a lot on the device used to capture data since only a small part of them have barometric sensors which offer a reasonable accuracy. I use Cyclemeter on iPhone and in most cases it reports twice the elevation changes compared to Strava.

Simples, all elevation data must come from Strava. barometric sensors are not that reliable either, they often give false readings, especially when the weather is changeable, as they calculate elevation through air pressure.

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Simples, all elevation data must come from Strava. barometric sensors are not that reliable either, they often give false readings, especially when the weather is changeable, as they calculate elevation through air pressure.

My GPS started at -833 feet today, it told me I climbed over 1,100 feet in less than half a mile! Saying that Strava still steals elevation, I don't know how they do it, but they definitely get it wrong. As seen by this segment http://app.strava.com/segments/4107650

 

[AndyPeace]

My GPS started at -833 feet today, it told me I climbed over 1,100 feet in less than half a mile! Saying that Strava still steals elevation, I don't know how they do it, but they definitely get it wrong. As seen by this segment http://app.strava.com/segments/4107650

There are a few like that round here! I believe they are based on uploaded ride data, not strava's calculation. If you were to ride that section and have strava correct the elevation, it would show a truer picture of those grades I wish they'd let you flag segments like that, it's really disappointing to ride somewhere to discover it's flat and not a categorised climb.

 

[Supersuperleeds]

There are a few like that round here! I believe they are based on uploaded ride data, not strava's calculation. If you were to ride that section and have strava correct the elevation, it would show a truer picture of those grades I wish they'd let you flag segments like that, it's really disappointing to ride somewhere to discover it's flat and not a categorised climb.

Yep, my biggest climb on Strava is due to a dodgy segment, I have flagged the segment but I don't think it was removed.

 

[boybiker]

Speak for yourself............I don't want to see it
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Don't worry Mo I'm sure they have to keep it and dispose of it with Health and Safety nowadays .

 

[Phoenix Lincs]

Speak for yourself............I don't want to see it

Another beautiful morning here. Managed 30 miles. Worked really hard up a hill segment and got a QOM. Doubt I will keep it very long though as there are several fit club riders around here that will no doubt blast up there much quicker. Nice while it lasts though.

Probably doesn't do my back any good though. Thinking about phoning the doc and trying to maybe get some investigations done on my back. If its just wear and tear I suppose I will just have to put up with it but maybe they will find something that can be fixed. I had sciatica around 3 years ago and got left with some numbness down my left leg and foot so there must be something out of place that's still causing pressure I think.

Maybe a chiropractor can help if the Dr isn't particularly interested?

 

[Phoenix Lincs]

I got the front wheel on the bike sorted so I'm all good on that front now . I rung the bike shop and said they cant get it done until Wednesday! I thought O well I will take it down there as the weather is nice. When I got to the shop they said it wont be until Wednesday which surprised me a little. Anyway not thinking much of it I got home and sat down for lunch. I got a text on my phone from the bike shop saying the work is done! I wish they had told me as its a 4 mile walk each way! I would have gone for a coffee while they done it but on the plus side I walked 16 miles today and the wheel is now true.

I've got a new addition coming to my family of bikes very soon. Nothing special but I will update with pictures when I get her home .

Glad the bike is fixed. Enjoy a little pootle around

 

[MaxInc]

Simples, all elevation data must come from Strava. barometric sensors are not that reliable either, they often give false readings, especially when the weather is changeable, as they calculate elevation through air pressure.

Provided Strava's data is accurate which is questionable at best. Not sure how their algorithm works but on a set 10 mile route I can have variations in elevation as high as 30% in different days while the GPS based elevation gathered by the phone is more consistent but almost double in value. Strava also ignores inclines that fall under a certain threshold from the total climb computation.

 

[Mo1959]

Maybe a chiropractor can help if the Dr isn't particularly interested?

Phoned this morning for an appointment and actually got one for later this afternoon so I will see what he has to say. Personally, I would quite like to be referred for an MRI as I am not happy with the continuing numbness in my leg. At least that would probably show up anything which may be causing pressure on a nerve or something.

 

[SWSteve]

Beat my goal time for my 20 mile commute (by 28 seconds), and my average speed is creeping up

Great work, this week I have been 'timetrialing' my way home, I set a new segment on STRAVA for the majority of the journey once I know I'm clear of all but one red light and then go for it. I've managed to get some great averages, and it hasn't made me feel anywhere near as bad as I used to when pootling home a couple of months ago.

I've also lost 1/2 a stone since I weighed myself last - once I've had some teeth out I'll be one very happy man...once these moobs also sod off