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

[BrianEvesham]

Just did my hilly training 8 mile route,
unfortuanatly it was on the tag team, completed in 50 mins!
Doing the flat route this afternoon with them.

Happy Father's Day Dads.

 

[boybiker]

I've just got back from a solo 70 miler... Well just short !I went down to smallfields to see some of the London to Brighton riders pass through. A few people were flagging a little so I cheered them on .

http://app.strava.com/activities/60677325

 

[MaxInc]

This whole take it easy enjoy the ride strategy is paying off + feeding on route has made a huge difference. Been out for a couple of hours with a friend, following on my training schedule, managed a cat 4 effortless for the first time, got the 250km badge and also did my first 100miles week, (101.3 to me exact) so pretty pleased overall. Enjoy the Sunday.

http://app.strava.com/activities/60696560

 

[stevey]

Okay thanks for the reply's and help just got back from testing both bikes at lbs was on both for around 30 min have to say the focus celebro 5.0 while it was nice and had a nice groupset (as mentioned) the revenio 1 for me just edged it.

Wasn't to sure at first about the 2300's but it turned out not to be a problem combined with more relaxed geomentry of the frame to me was more comfortable.

So bike is ordered and paid for (thanks mrs stevey ) should be ready for tue/wed another day off work to go and collect it got a couple of extras thrown in http://www.cyclelife.com/Product.aspx?pc=2&pt=91&pg=10426 and these for rainy dayshttp://www.wiggle.co.uk/sks-bluemels-road-mudguard-set/

Overall happy if had more money then yes i would have pushed the boat out but for what i will do on it and my needs it pretty well meets my expectations.

Once again thanks for all comments and suggestions .

As i will not be having spd's/clipless (yet) can anyone suggest some pedals that would be ok for the new bike??

 

[boybiker]

This whole take it easy enjoy the ride strategy is paying off + feeding on route has made a huge difference. Been out for a couple of hours with a friend, following on my training schedule, managed a cat 4 effortless for the first time, got the 250km badge and also did my first 100miles week, (101.3 to me exact) so pretty pleased overall. Enjoy the Sunday.

http://app.strava.com/activities/60696560

Well done it wont be long before you want to do 100 miles in one ride! I'm building up to it again after my recent accident as that has set me back a bit. Eating when your out does make a huge difference and there is no way I could do long rides without food and drink on the road. As a rule of thumb try and eat every 20 minutes or so, small and often is best.

 

[boybiker]

Okay thanks for the reply's and help just got back from testing both bikes at lbs was on both for around 30 min have to say the focus celebro 5.0 while it was nice and had a nice groupset (as mentioned) the revenio 1 for me just edged it.

Wasn't to sure at first about the 2300's but it turned out not to be a problem combined with more relaxed geomentry of the frame to me was more comfortable.

So bike is ordered and paid for (thanks mrs stevey ) should be ready for tue/wed another day off work to go and collect it got a couple of extras thrown in http://www.cyclelife.com/Product.aspx?pc=2&pt=91&pg=10426 and these for rainy dayshttp://www.wiggle.co.uk/sks-bluemels-road-mudguard-set/

Overall happy if had more money then yes i would have pushed the boat out but for what i will do on it and my needs it pretty well meets my expectations.

Once again thanks for all comments and suggestions .

As i will not be having spd's/clipless (yet) can anyone suggest some pedals that would be ok for the new bike??

Congratulation I'm glad you found something which suited you . As for pedals you have two choices, flat pedals or flat pedals with a cage for you foot to go in (toe clips). Anything with a 9/16" thread will fit that's the standard but most pedals are 9/16" apart from some older road bikes and bmx's etc. Personally I would just say go for a pair of spd sl's but I understand the cost side of it for some people.

 

[stevey]

Congratulation I'm glad you found something which suited you . As for pedals you have two choices, flat pedals or flat pedals with a cage for you foot to go in (toe clips). Anything with a 9/16" thread will fit that's the standard but most pedals are 9/16" apart from some older road bikes and bmx's etc. Personally I would just say go for a pair of spd sl's but I understand the cost side of it for some people.

Thanks i realize its a bit limited.

 

[SWSteve]

Well done it wont be long before you want to do 100 miles in one ride! I'm building up to it again after my recent accident as that has set me back a bit. Eating when your out does make a huge difference and there is no way I could do long rides without food and drink on the road. As a rule of thumb try and eat every 20 minutes or so, small and often is best.

Don't try 100 miles too soon, it'll make you mourn a decent average speed

 

[boybiker]

Thanks i realize its a bit limited.

Just a thought you could also go for SPD pedals. The ones with spd pedals one side and flat on the other and just use the flat side while you save up for some SPD shoes.

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=5937

See her for the difference between SPD and SPD sl etc http://www.cyclechat.net/threads/clipless-pedals-faq.74358/

 

[MaxInc]

I would get a chreap set of flats and ride them until you get comfortable with the bike and save some money for the shoes. SPD pedals are fairly cheap but shoes are the expensive bit. Despite people's bad experiences, SPD's aren't difficult to get used to at all and offer good advantages but IMO you should get familiar and comfortable with the bike first.

 

[Goonerobes]

Another record distance of 22.7 miles for me today. Not far by some of your standards but little acorns & all that........& it may have been more if I hadn't cocked my route up & turned left too soon which left me fafing around for extra miles near the end!

http://app.strava.com/activities/60708893

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Another record distance of 22.7 miles for me today. Not far by some of your standards but little acorns & all that........& it may have been more if I hadn't cocked my route up & turned left too soon which left me fafing around for extra miles near the end!

http://app.strava.com/activities/60708893

23 miles is a good distance.

 

[boybiker]

Another record distance of 22.7 miles for me today. Not far by some of your standards but little acorns & all that........& it may have been more if I hadn't cocked my route up & turned left too soon which left me fafing around for extra miles near the end!

http://app.strava.com/activities/60708893

Everyone stars some where. It does matter if you're doing 1 or 100 miles it can be an achievement for your ablity.

It looks like you had some nice climbs on your ride too .

 

[Goonerobes]

23 miles is a good distance.

Thank you SupersuperLeeds, its taken a while to get there but I love it & the next goal is 30 miles & hopefully 50 by the end of the year.

 

[MaxInc]

Thank you SupersuperLeeds, its taken a while to get there but I love it & the next goal is 30 miles & hopefully 50 by the end of the year.

50 wouldn't be a problem at your stage if you have the time to sit in the saddle for the time it takes. All you would have to do is to slow down a little