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

[procel]

I just got the basic Bryton (Rider 20) and it seems very competent. Plug it into the computer when I get back and it downloads the file as tcx gpx and/or a host of others, easy to upload to whatever site. I'm sure there are other bells n whistles that would be nice, but it does the job I wanted which was to replace the phone app so the battery didn't get mashed every time I went out. And it was only £60 from Evans.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

@procel
The software has changed a lot in the last 8 months. It's also Ant+ compatible so you can add H.R. and CAD sensors to it, however I not sure if you can access the unit as a separate device, without using their software, correct me if I am wrong.

 

[Nomadski]

@Nigelnaturist +1 for Endomondo, its one of my 4 upload sites I use. There really isnt a single one of them that, for me, is the be all and end all of logging sites, they all do something neat and different to the others. I just wish there was a "Site to beat them all".

I like Garmin Connect as it displays all my activities in a nice way, I feel is the defacto site, as I am using a Garmin unit to measure and record the data.
I like Endomondo (and if I was using an iPhone this would be what I would use) as it plays nice with others, so lets you export your data, and as a one stop shop displays the ride data in a very simple, but easy to read manner.
I like MapMyRide as it creates its own little 1 mile marker segments, so you can see how long it took each mile, and it has an excellent route tracking system as you move the mouse along the graphs.
I like Strava as it has those segments, and lets me really see how Ive progressed along particular sections. It does bizarre things with data, so everything I see on there is a pinch of salt job.

I wish I could combine the segments of Strava, the accuracy and ease of use of Garmin Connect, the nice clean layout of Endomondo and the extensive analysis capability of MapMyRide into one big glorious application!!

Did a 37 mile ride into the city and then 1.5 laps of Richmond Park. Surprised by the massive number of PRs as I don't think I really pushed myself massively. More surprising the ones round Richmond Park as I have hammered that place repeatedly!

Also saw a fella coming down Sawyers Hill whose back end went BANG! Really loud puncture. Stopped and went back downhill to check he was alright and had inner tubes etc which he did, so went back to climb Sawyers Hill again.

Really enjoyable ride today.

http://app.strava.com/activities/69735326

Also take a look at the two Grade 4 "hills" on that route. Silly Strava.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

Got a picture published on WIKI fame and fortune at last.

 

[Nomadski]

Got a picture published on WIKI fame and fortune at last.

link?

 

[AndyPeace]

Having looked at the statistics, I can confidently say working is bad for you. After far too many working days and little to no time off I'm nearly there, summer holidays! Loved the ride today, though I still don't feel the fit is right on my hybrid. I was getting some progressively worse back ache so have tried adjusting my saddle. Difficult to say if it's helped as the small of my back is still sore, however I managed a fair bit of climbing today so it can't be that bad.
http://app.strava.com/activities/69752379

 

[procel]

@procel
The software has changed a lot in the last 8 months. It's also Ant+ compatible so you can add H.R. and CAD sensors to it, however I not sure if you can access the unit as a separate device, without using their software, correct me if I am wrong.

You can't on a Mac, dunno about a PC. But I don't find using their software to download the files and wipe the device really much of a hassle.

 

[Mo1959]

Having looked at the statistics, I can confidently say working is bad for you. After far too many working days and little to no time off I'm nearly there, summer holidays! Loved the ride today, though I still don't feel the fit is right on my hybrid. I was getting some progressively worse back ache so have tried adjusting my saddle. Difficult to say if it's helped as the small of my back is still sore, however I managed a fair bit of climbing today so it can't be that bad.
http://app.strava.com/activities/69752379

It might be the climbing that's partly causing it. I find climbing or harder efforts exacerbates my lower back pain.

 

[Mo1959]

Got a picture published on WIKI fame and fortune at last.

Nice one Nigel Are we getting to see it?

Well, did you manage a quick ride? Hope you feel ok if you did and didn't overdo it.

 

[Nomadski]

It might be the climbing that's partly causing it. I find climbing or harder efforts exacerbates my lower back pain.

Only time I had back pain was going up Ditchling Beacon on the London to Brighton ride, strangely never had it before or since, going up similar hills like Leith Hill. I suffer from pretty chronic lower back pain on a fairly regular basis off bike.

 

[Mo1959]

Only time I had back pain was going up Ditchling Beacon on the London to Brighton ride, strangely never had it before or since, going up similar hills like Leith Hill. I suffer from pretty chronic lower back pain on a fairly regular basis off bike.

Not so good. I think keeping my weight quite low has helped a lot compared to what I used to be like, and to some extent, I think the cycling is gradually helping strengthen my back too. Just finding the right balance and not overdoing it too much.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

link?

Nice one Nigel Are we getting to see it?

Well, did you manage a quick ride? Hope you feel ok if you did and didn't overdo it.

No I didn't Mo I gave the chian a good clean and lube, mowed the lawn, trimmed a few climbers and was bushed to be honest, you've all seen it the one at Cliffords Tower.
http://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=York#2013

 

[Nigelnaturist]

Not so good. I think keeping my weight quite low has helped a lot compared to what I used to be like, and to some extent, I think the cycling is gradually helping strengthen my back too. Just finding the right balance and not overdoing it too much.

Knew it would in the end, what you have to remember many of us havent done this for years, so it is going to take time to reverse so habits, not over night.

 

[boybiker]

I had a pretty nippy commute home today and I put in some real efforts to try and get some KOM. I didn't quiet manage it but I will return without all my work clobber .

http://app.strava.com/activities/69731243

 

[Nomadski]

I had a pretty nippy commute home today and I put in some real efforts to try and get some KOM. I didn't quiet manage it but I will return without all my work clobber .

http://app.strava.com/activities/69731243

Saw you had a superb 3rd / 517 segment there @boybiker, congrats!

On a recent ride I had a go at a segment Ive had my eye on for a bit, thought I had cracked it but ended up 2nd / 633 people just 2 seconds shy of my first KoM. Will go back to have another go as I misjudged the length of the segment and left too much in the tank after the end of the actual segment. Its a half mile sprint so very happy even with second!