madferret
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OK minor panic, planned ride to Chester today, is it too hot? Really want to do it, will take it slow, LOT's of drinks, have gels also, but its very hot, don't want to end up with heat stroke etc. 
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madferret
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- Manchester
OK minor panic, planned ride to Chester today, is it too hot? Really want to do it, will take it slow, LOT's of drinks, have gels also, but its very hot, don't want to end up with heat stroke etc.
I need to MTFU!
Supersuperleeds
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- Leicester
OK minor panic, planned ride to Chester today, is it too hot? Really want to do it, will take it slow, LOT's of drinks, have gels also, but its very hot, don't want to end up with heat stroke etc.
If you don't wear a helmet, make sure you wear a hat, plenty of liquid and cash to get more on the way, take your time and you will be fine. What distance are you looking at?
madferret
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- Manchester
I don't wear a helmet, but may wear a baseball cap today, got lots of fluid and always take cash, spare tubes etc, I am in no rush and guess I will let my body guide me, sure there are plenty of pubs on the route! its 50 miles ish. Just a case of the jitters I guess, this ride means a lot to me and I am annoyed that its the hottest day of the year in Manchester!
Supersuperleeds
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- Leicester
You'll be fine, just go a bit slower than normal and enjoy it. The other option is to do it another day, but set off around 6 in the morning, you will have the ride just about done as it is starting to warm up.
madferret
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- Manchester
I will do it another day...........as well!
It has to be today, been building up to it and you are right, will just do it slower, I have plenty of fluids and I am just going to enjoy it and take pics on the way etc, chat to people with dogs lol.
Need to listen to some inspiring tunes!
EDIT: Just read my own sig.........going to regret that lol
Nigelnaturist
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- Pontefract
Stay away from alcohol if going in the pubs, till you have finished. If you stop cycling stay in any shade there is as it will feel hotter than it is.I will do it another day...........as well!
It has to be today, been building up to it and you are right, will just do it slower, I have plenty of fluids and I am just going to enjoy it and take pics on the way etc, chat to people with dogs lol.
Need to listen to some inspiring tunes!
EDIT: Just read my own sig.........going to regret that lol
madferret
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- Manchester
I may have a pint half way........not planning on a bender
It inspires me sometimes I love country pubs, but I have a beer festival tomorrow so saving myself for that! I can do this, its not that far really if I go slow(er). I love this weather too, just being a panicky person, don't want to fail. It's mainly off road so may even take my headphones for a change.
Stu_Robertson
Active Member
Here's the details of my 3rd ride (the first one that I have measured):
Moving Time: 44.34 Minutes
Distance: 7.7 Miles
Avg Speed: 10.3 MPH
There were a few hills along the way and a particularly big one at the end (unfortunately I live at the top of a hill so this will always be the case whichever route I take). The route was along a cycle path which crossed a few busy roads so I had to stop a couple of times and also missed a few turnings as this was the first time that I had done this route so I think my next ride should show a reasonable improvement, but as a 3rd ride I'm quite happy with this. 
Moving Time: 44.34 Minutes
Distance: 7.7 Miles
Avg Speed: 10.3 MPH
There were a few hills along the way and a particularly big one at the end (unfortunately I live at the top of a hill so this will always be the case whichever route I take
). The route was along a cycle path which crossed a few busy roads so I had to stop a couple of times and also missed a few turnings as this was the first time that I had done this route so I think my next ride should show a reasonable improvement, but as a 3rd ride I'm quite happy with this. Here's the details of my 3rd ride (the first one that I have measured):
Moving Time: 44.34 Minutes
Distance: 7.7 Miles
Avg Speed: 10.3 MPH
There were a few hills along the way and a particularly big one at the end (unfortunately I live at the top of a hill so this will always be the case whichever route I take
Great effort and keep it up! Don't worry about speed at this stage. On the first month you will see improvements on a daily basis. As for the hill back home, it will begin to flatten in no time
At least you will do hill training on every ride which is only going to make you faster quicker.
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- Somewhere wet & hilly in NW England.
In general it's quieter best part is we are heading into summer holidays, so the roads should really go quiet
Yes - the buggers come up here and clog up our lanes!
- Location
- Somewhere wet & hilly in NW England.
Here's the details of my 3rd ride (the first one that I have measured):
Moving Time: 44.34 Minutes
Distance: 7.7 Miles
Avg Speed: 10.3 MPH
There were a few hills along the way and a particularly big one at the end (unfortunately I live at the top of a hill so this will always be the case whichever route I take
Sounds ok to me.
I drove home to wharf for just over 6 years, i used to love when any of the school holidays began, the a12 & a13 became a dream
Mo1959
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@madferret Enjoy your ride, but do take it easy. Some heat out there again and maybe not quite so much breeze. Just keep the fluids up and take it as slowly as you feel you need to.
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