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

[Reece]

Yes, todays stage was brilliant. Chris Froome is a machine

La la la.... no spoilers please only just got in so not watched it yet lol

on a worse note, think my rapha challenge has been scuppered before it's began. Just been reminded I'm away training for work on Tuesday and Wednesday so no riding work tomorrow as bringing a car home tomorrow and don't know when I'll be home Tuesday or Wednesday

 

[SWSteve]

La la la.... no spoilers please only just got in so not watched it yet lol

on a worse note, think my rapha challenge has been scuppered before it's began. Just been reminded I'm away training for work on Tuesday and Wednesday so no riding work tomorrow as bringing a car home tomorrow and don't know when I'll be home Tuesday or Wednesday

tonight do some hill repeats, that could get you to 1000 easily, Then you have all of next weekend to pick up what's missing

 

[Reece]

tonight do some hill repeats, that could get you to 1000 easily, Then you have all of next weekend to pick up what's missing

I'll still be trying my hardest. I really want that roundel lol.

Your ride looks good one. Well done.

 

[SWSteve]

I'll still be trying my hardest. I really want that roundel lol.

Your ride looks good one. Well done.

The last 3-5 miles were tough. I stopped at about 45 for a bacon sarnie and a cake at a café as I knew I wouldn't make it home otherwise.

I bought my bike in February, I never thought a day like today would be one I looked forward to

 

[Reece]

The last 3-5 miles were tough. I stopped at about 45 for a bacon sarnie and a cake at a café as I knew I wouldn't make it home otherwise.

I bought my bike in February, I never thought a day like today would be one I looked forward to

Like me I'm just approaching a year of cycling and some of the rides I've done I wouldn't of dreamed of doing last year.

Next years challenge is now booked up. A group decision which we're all looking forward too. A great reason for winter training.

http://www.pendragonsports.com/tour-of-wessex-2014

 

[SWSteve]

Like me I'm just approaching a year of cycling and some of the rides I've done I wouldn't of dreamed of doing last year.

Next years challenge is now booked up. A group decision which we're all looking forward too. A great reason for winter training.

http://www.pendragonsports.com/tour-of-wessex-2014

You'll be doing my hill repeats from today then: Cheddar Gorge. One of the most beautiful parts of the country I've seen to date, it's steep at the start, but someone's marked the road to let you know how far you're up it (and drawn the lines for the start and finish of a Strava segment!)

 

[philinmerthyr]

I completed my first 80 mile ride today. I did have a couple of mechanicals. I think I need a new bottom brackets. There is a loud creaking when I stand on the pedals. I also had a puncture and my spare inner tube had a faulty valve. This led to a walk to Halfords.

Despite this I am really pleased to have done it especially with the long up hill ride from Cardiff to Merthyr starting after 50 miles. Riding time was under 6 hrs with a 13.5 mph. Not too long ago I would have been happy with that average on an hour long flat ride.

It is my longest ride before the London 100 in 3 weeks. Planning shorter hillier rides for the next 2 weekends. I may even go up the legendary Rhigos mountain. If anyone told me I'd do that 9 months ago I'd never have believed them.

I expect to be under 20 st for the first time in years when I do my weekly weigh in the morning.


http://app.strava.com/activities/67016525

 

[Supersuperleeds]

I completed my first 80 mile ride today. I did have a couple of mechanicals. I think I need a new bottom brackets. There is a loud creaking when I stand on the pedals. I also had a puncture and my spare inner tube had a faulty valve. This led to a walk to Halfords.

Despite this I am really pleased to have done it especially with the long up hill ride from Cardiff to Merthyr starting after 50 miles. Riding time was under 6 hrs with a 13.5 mph. Not too long ago I would have been happy with that average on an hour long flat ride.

It is my longest ride before the London 100 in 3 weeks. Planning shorter hillier rides for the next 2 weekends. I may even go up the legendary Rhigos mountain. If anyone told me I'd do that 9 months ago I'd never have believed them.

I expect to be under 20 st for the first time in years when I do my weekly weigh in the morning.


http://app.strava.com/activities/67016525

Check your pedals first, also this may sound strange, but make sure your bike is clean, grit and dirt can make the bike make all sorts of noises.

 

[Reece]

You'll be doing my hill repeats from today then: Cheddar Gorge. One of the most beautiful parts of the country I've seen to date, it's steep at the start, but someone's marked the road to let you know how far you're up it (and drawn the lines for the start and finish of a Strava segment!)

Was going to say its your neck of the woods. I've been on holiday that way this year and last so knowing what to expect a bit.

 

[SWSteve]

Was going to say its your neck of the woods. I've been on holiday that way this year and last so knowing what to expect a bit.

If it was further away from me I might have looked at joining it, I might still but it's awfully close to me. Which distance have you signed up for?

 

[Reece]

If it was further away from me I might have looked at joining it, I might still but it's awfully close to me. Which distance have you signed up for?

335miles over the 3 days.

I'm the same with the couple of sportives we have around Leicester. Don't see the point paying to ride a route I could've anytime.

 

[SWSteve]

335miles over the 3 days.

I'm the same with the couple of sportives we have around Leicester. Don't see the point paying to ride a route I could've anytime.

Is that the full distance, because of so well done. I'd love to know what kind of climbing you'll be doing as the most northerly part of this event will mean lots of flat followed by climbing up ridges/coombes. Good luck

 

[SWSteve]

I completed my first 80 mile ride today. I did have a couple of mechanicals. I think I need a new bottom brackets. There is a loud creaking when I stand on the pedals. I also had a puncture and my spare inner tube had a faulty valve. This led to a walk to Halfords.

Despite this I am really pleased to have done it especially with the long up hill ride from Cardiff to Merthyr starting after 50 miles. Riding time was under 6 hrs with a 13.5 mph. Not too long ago I would have been happy with that average on an hour long flat ride.

It is my longest ride before the London 100 in 3 weeks. Planning shorter hillier rides for the next 2 weekends. I may even go up the legendary Rhigos mountain. If anyone told me I'd do that 9 months ago I'd never have believed them.

I expect to be under 20 st for the first time in years when I do my weekly weigh in the morning.


http://app.strava.com/activities/67016525

Great work on the weight! What's with the slice out of the hill on the return section?

 

[Reece]

Is that the full distance, because of so well done. I'd love to know what kind of climbing you'll be doing as the most northerly part of this event will mean lots of flat followed by climbing up ridges/coombes. Good luck

Yes full distance. Around 112miles a day approx. Looks to have some great climbs according to the elevation data.

 

[SWSteve]

Yes full distance. Around 112miles a day approx. Looks to have some great climbs according to the elevation data.

Take as many bananas as you can