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

[Mo1959]

You do a fair bit any way Mo.

Probably quite a bit more lately too so that may be part of the reason for the tired legs. I sort of enjoy climbing in a way but it seems to be making me slower on the flat.

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Probably quite a bit more lately too so that may be part of the reason for the tired legs. I sort of enjoy climbing in a way but it seems to be making me slower on the flat.

How many miles have you done this week? Must be circa 300

 

[Mo1959]

How many miles have you done this week? Must be circa 300

Just had to check. 283 so, yes nearly. I wouldn't have thought in my wildest dreams that would be possible at the end of last year so should be pleased really.

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Just had to check. 283 so, yes nearly. I wouldn't have thought in my wildest dreams that would be possible at the end of last year so should be pleased really.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

Probably quite a bit more lately too so that may be part of the reason for the tired legs. I sort of enjoy climbing in a way but it seems to be making me slower on the flat.

I have found doing hills my cadence drops even when back on the flat

 

[Mo1959]

I have found doing hills my cadence drops even when back on the flat

Yes, I think you may be on to something there.

 

[SpokeyDokey]

Just had to check. 283 so, yes nearly. I wouldn't have thought in my wildest dreams that would be possible at the end of last year so should be pleased really.

Every credit Mo' - I'd admire how you have the mental strength to do that. I just could not be *rsed to ride that far in a week even if I could.

 

[Mo1959]

Every credit Mo' - I'd admire how you have the mental strength to do that. I just could not be *rsed to ride that far in a week even if I could.

I blame these daft challenges. For someone my age I should know better but I have always had a bit of a competitive nature so can push myself quite hard physically.

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Out for the fast club run today. Nearly all my riding buddies have gone on holiday so was in 2 minds about doing the fast one. 19.4mph avg to the cafe over 40miles. Met a friend there who did the slower ride out so we rode straight home at a slightly steadier pace with a few extra miles thrown in. Was far too hot to inside and outside at the cafe and the service is that never that quick due to the number of us in there.

http://app.strava.com/activities/66729437

Hoping to have a blast at getting the Rapha Rising Strava challenge from tomorrow, Hill reps up Polly Botts, Beacon Hill and Warren Hill I think.

@Reece Have you seen this segment for Beacon Hill, starts in Quorn? 568 feet of elevation over 3.2miles. A few of these would help.

http://app.strava.com/segments/1234452

 

[DaveyM]

I did the longest (and fastest) distance ride yet, although strava gave up on the way there so had to loose it and start again for the way home and when I paused it, it kept recording so I did about 30 mins at walking around pace luckily the old faithful trip computer proved its worth today .
86 miles @ just over 16.5 average

You've all been impressive again

 

[Smotyn]

Well wish me luck the big day is nearly hear just off to sleep as got to get up at 4.45! Way to early for me lol will let you know how I got on tomorrow. Enjoy yourselves and be careful in the heat x

 

[fivepence]

Longest and most enjoyable trip by far. Felt there was more left in the tank tho darkness was falling.
http://app.strava.com/activities/66843091

 

[Nomadski]

Well wish me luck the big day is nearly hear just off to sleep as got to get up at 4.45! Way to early for me lol will let you know how I got on tomorrow. Enjoy yourselves and be careful in the heat x

Have a great ride @Smotyn, main thing is to enjoy it, your doing it for noones pleasure other than yours!

@philinmerthyr I have the same plan tomorrow. Was going to leave around 10am ish given Im a lazy bum on my days off re getting out of bed early, but I think its probably the most sensible thing to do (ie leave a couple of hours after MoTime, pre major heat). May do the same. Im heading out for a 70ish miler (if I hold out in the heat) along the RideLondon route (basically the Kingston>Surrey Hills>Wimbledon section).

Great rides from loads of people given the extreme weather we are having in the UK.

I had my own endurance test of sorts today as I was in a leasure centre hall at a full blown 6 hour Sri Lankan Hindu wedding, in scorchio humidity and a serious lack of water..

Enjoy your sunday rides all those who head out!! Stay safe.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

@Nomadski I love that MoTime. Wait till she sees it.

 

[SpokeyDokey]

Well wish me luck the big day is nearly hear just off to sleep as got to get up at 4.45! Way to early for me lol will let you know how I got on tomorrow. Enjoy yourselves and be careful in the heat x

Good luck.

I will think of you as that is exactly the time I will be getting up. How spooky!

Rucksack packed, scoff made and kit all in car.

Up at 4.45, leave Kendal 5.30, meet mate on Blackpool junction of M6 6.15 and should be starting walk up Snowdon by 8.30.

We are doing the Watkin Path up and South Ridge down which is a fairly meaty day esp' in the predicted weather.

Won't be going out on my bike when I get home.