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

[AndyPeace]

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!

Roll on winter, for sunshine without warmth, umpteen layers of clothes and frozen fingers and toes Seriously I know what you mean by jitters. If I'm out for a long ride I always feel nervous (never really sure why) but as soon as I'm out I'm loving it no matter the weather! As you say just take it easy, I'm sure it'll be a great ride!

 

[Nigelnaturist]

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.

Mine hasn't its till f'ing steep.

@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.

It's not that bad what I have been in, not been far but climb a few little climbs with full panniers, hence the flat tyre again, (only joking about the weight thing and tyre, it is most likely a patch has failed)

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.

Keep it up Stu, it does get easier and the hill won't seem so bad.

 

[MaxInc]

Mine hasn't its till f'ing steep.

It has made you faster though I used to think I live on top a hill myself, the stupid incline I had o walk the first time, now I barely notice it. Rule #10 applies.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

It has made you faster though I used to think I live on top a hill myself, the stupid incline I had o walk the first time, now I barely notice it. Rule #10 applies.

It wasn't this hill that made me quicker, though i have got quicker up it
It's all those miles trying to keep up with Mo these days.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

@Mo1959
You are ahead of me on cyclelog
Well I managed 38.6mph downhill today, fastest ever known recording, then get a punture/failed patch (more likely the 2nd) though I did pass some glass, last night this morning forget when, I think I am due a new tyre mind it has done 4,300 miles front and rear, I was hoping it would last till a week Tuesday.
Still I got another 5 p.b.'s.
http://app.strava.com/activities/68238015#

 

[Mo1959]

@Mo1959
You are ahead of me on cyclelog
Well I managed 38.6mph downhill today, fastest ever known recording, then get a punture/failed patch (more likely the 2nd) though I did pass some glass, last night this morning forget when, I think I am due a new tyre mind it has done 4,300 miles front and rear, I was hoping it would last till a week Tuesday.
Still I got another 5 p.b.'s.
http://app.strava.com/activities/68238015#

Too fast for me. I am a scaredy cat. Couple of times I have had deer nearly run out on me and makes me a bit cautious.

Well done on all the pb,s. Sorry about the puncture, but that is a good innings for the tyres.

Just back from my MRI on my back. I'm a bit claustrophobic and it felt quite close to my face so I kept my eyes closed the whole time.

 

[RWright]

Too fast for me. I am a scaredy cat. Couple of times I have had deer nearly run out on me and makes me a bit cautious.

Well done on all the pb,s. Sorry about the puncture, but that is a good innings for the tyres.

Just back from my MRI on my back. I'm a bit claustrophobic and it felt quite close to my face so I kept my eyes closed the whole time.

Good luck with your MRI.

It is hot here, I almost turned on the air conditioning. I had all my windows closed and then thought about how much it would hurt to go outside and ride after being in the AC, so I am going to put it off at least a few more days. I haven't been too hot sleeping yet just using the fan, when I am too warm to sleep, that is when the
AC comes on.

I had another puncture myself. I have two flat tires now and need to get them repaired, along with mowing the yard and wash the car again, and a million other things. These challenges can be time consuming. I am backing off some for August. I always say that but this time I mean it...I think.

 

[Mo1959]

Good luck with your MRI.

It is hot here, I almost turned on the air conditioning. I had all my windows closed and then thought about how much it would hurt to go outside and ride after being in the AC, so I am going to put it off at least a few more days. I haven't been too hot sleeping yet just using the fan, when I am too warm to sleep, that is when the
AC comes on.

I had another puncture myself. I have two flat tires now and need to get them repaired, along with mowing the yard and wash the car again, and a million other things. These challenges can be time consuming. I am backing off some for August. I always say that but this time I mean it...I think.

Ha, ha. Yes, I think I mean it too. Need to let my saddle sores heal and get some life back in the legs!

I will try and resist signing up for any challenges then hopefully I will take it easier.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

@Mo1959 Hope things go well, on a medical front I apparently suffer from Postural Hypertension, light head if getting up to quick.
Mo & @RWright do what I do wait till they have started before signing up..

 

[RWright]

@Mo1959 Hope things go well, on a medical front I apparently suffer from Postural Hypertension, light head if getting up to quick.
Mo & @RWright do what I do wait till they have started before signing up..

I was getting dizzy when I was standing up. The Dr. took me off some of the high blood pressure medicine I was on and it helped a lot. I got myself physically better off. If you are on any medications make sure the Dr. knows how fit you are and that you ride a lot.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

I was getting dizzy when I was standing up. The Dr. took me off some of the high blood pressure medicine I was on and it helped a lot. I got myself physically better off. If you are on any medications make sure the Dr. knows how fit you are and that you ride a lot.

I did, but my meds are for depression.
Well another 11 p.b's and I did try on some of them. a Joint best at 22.8mph on this it's flat with a slight rise at the end.
http://app.strava.com/activities/68313824#1317150038
Quick a few 1-2 mile segments at 18mph+ I liked this one.
http://app.strava.com/activities/68313824#1317150014
2.4miles @ 18.2mph elev gain 107ft

All the people I follow that have bikes listed are generally anywhere from £1500 upwards.
I liked this one too
http://app.strava.com/activities/68313824#1317149994
1.6 miles @ 19.2mph 54ft gain

 

[hepburn]

Can I join in this thread? I only started cycling just over a year ago (got a bike for my 40th). My first ride was 8 miles and I have progressed up to 25-30 a week but I did do London to Brighton which has been my furthest distance to date. I can only really get out on my bike once a week but when I'm out I absolutely love it. It's so relaxing, the other cyclists are really friendly and I love how toned my legs and backside are . I also love discovering new routes and am constantly surprised by the areas around my home that I never knew existed! I wish I'd taken this up years ago.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

Can I join in this thread? I only started cycling just over a year ago (got a bike for my 40th). My first ride was 8 miles and I have progressed up to 25-30 a week but I did do London to Brighton which has been my furthest distance to date. I can only really get out on my bike once a week but when I'm out I absolutely love it. It's so relaxing, the other cyclists are really friendly and I love how toned my legs and backside are . I also love discovering new routes and am constantly surprised by the areas around my home that I never knew existed! I wish I'd taken this up years ago.

aboard. I think alot of us can echo this statement. Well done on the L2B run.
Regarding cyclists being friendly, most cases true, but not only got blanked on this segment, the other rider actually looked the other way http://app.strava.com/activities/68313824#1317149994 not sure if its my cheap aldi kit or my cheap viking bike, or just me, He was dressed in some club or other colours, and yesterday when I had a little bit of a mechanical at least one rider in similar colours just sailed by.

 

[hepburn]

aboard. I think alot of us can echo this statement. Well done on the L2B run.
Regarding cyclists being friendly, most cases true, but not only got blanked on this segment, the other rider actually looked the other way http://app.strava.com/activities/68313824#1317149994 not sure if its my cheap aldi kit or my cheap viking bike, or just me, He was dressed in some club or other colours, and yesterday when I had a little bit of a mechanical at least one rider in similar colours just sailed by.

Oh dear that's not good. I must admit though - I just sail by at the moment - I just assume everyone else knows more than me and I'd be little or no help anyway
Can't fault Aldi kit though! They must just be jealous you saved yourself some cash....

 

[Nigelnaturist]

Oh dear that's not good. I must admit though - I just sail by at the moment - I just assume everyone else knows more than me and I'd be little or no help anyway
Can't fault Aldi kit though! They must just be jealous you saved yourself some cash....

I don't carry a phone ect, but I do ask if any help is needed. As for saving money you might be right, but it might actually be the bike, I am managing to get to speeds on a 13-16 kg bike they are on 8kg carbon frame bikes. Don't get me wrong there are some amazing performances that I won't match