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

[shelliemac]

hey again, been a bit on here but still been out and about on my bikie. Been doing a few long cycles and some shorter ones. Took the boys on a mega cycle that may or may not be classed as child abuse (cycled to in-laws who is a police officer so should be OK ). Picnic and many stops but we all had great fun. The wee man was tired but cant wait to do it again. http://app.strava.com/activities/70247196 my phone died so it missed the very end.

New bikie is proving to be my new bestie, i may need to name her as " bikie" seems a bit naff.I have improved sooooooooo much since getting her i am unbelievably delighted about it. Getting further and faster and having a bike that fit and not pinching my sons works wonders for the tender behind too that and getting padded shorts which i wear under my trousers LOL

Last night passes my 20mile goal, mega chuffed at that http://app.strava.com/activities/71480269, next goal will be 30. Not going to give myself unrealistic ones, baby steps me thinks . I may, however need to add some mud guards to bikie as i looked like i had had a terrible accident ( see photo) please excuse the attire as i am slowly getting myself kitted out, these are my walking trousers LOL. Need to find 3/4 ones that are not Lycra. not confident enough to go out in public like that yet lol

Happy cycling all

 

[Nigelnaturist]

Which? Mine? This elevation thing does my head in.

It wasn't a particularly hilly route mind you.....just the lump in the middle. The rest was just nicely undulating.

I am starting to enjoy doing shorter distances and trying to go a bit faster rather than slogging away for 40 or 50 miles.

Yea yours, garmin would probably give it more.
@sleaver I get this some times.

 

[Mo1959]

@shelliemac Yep......mudguards definitely required Highly recommend the SKS chromoplastics if they will fit your bike.
Well done on all your achievements lately. Love hearing how everyone is making such good progress.

 

[RWright]

hey again, been a bit on here but still been out and about on my bikie. Been doing a few long cycles and some shorter ones. Took the boys on a mega cycle that may or may not be classed as child abuse (cycled to in-laws who is a police officer so should be OK ). Picnic and many stops but we all had great fun. The wee man was tired but cant wait to do it again. http://app.strava.com/activities/70247196 my phone died so it missed the very end.

New bikie is proving to be my new bestie, i may need to name her as " bikie" seems a bit naff.I have improved sooooooooo much since getting her i am unbelievably delighted about it. Getting further and faster and having a bike that fit and not pinching my sons works wonders for the tender behind too that and getting padded shorts which i wear under my trousers LOL

Last night passes my 20mile goal, mega chuffed at that http://app.strava.com/activities/71480269, next goal will be 30. Not going to give myself unrealistic ones, baby steps me thinks . I may, however need to add some mud guards to bikie as i looked like i had had a terrible accident ( see photo) please excuse the attire as i am slowly getting myself kitted out, these are my walking trousers LOL. Need to find 3/4 ones that are not Lycra. not confident enough to go out in public like that yet lol

Happy cycling all

Nice to hear you are enjoying the new bike Congrats on the first 20 miler, twenty is a very good ride, keep up the good work...oh and watch out for the mud

 

[Nigelnaturist]

@shelliemac
Just to echo the previous comments, well done and keep it up.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

Just put my cleats on my new shoes the O.H. just bought for me, maybe she is finally realising it's not a flash in the pan idea (after 12 months and that winter we had).
Couldn't stretch to anything more this week after the new tyres, mini pump, photography is cheaper than this lark.

 

[Creakyknee]

Just put my cleats on my new shoes the O.H. just bought for me, maybe she is finally realising it's not a flash in the pan idea (after 12 months and that winter we had).
Couldn't stretch to anything more this week after the new tyres, mini pump, photography is cheaper than this lark.
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Yeah, it's a good job I stopped drinking because I couldn't afford it now with all the cycling gear I have bought/need to buy.

 

[stevey]

Shoe's and pedals next for me it's never ending

 

[SpokeyDokey]

Not been out for 6 days due to combination of rain, knackeredness due to other stuff (not exciting) going on in my life and an apathy* driven by having a squillion things to do before our holiday starts end of next week.

Will go out tomorrow for long-ish ride to blow the cobwebs away.

*Why does this happen? The list gets so long that you just can't do anything on it. I have crap like this on mine:

Move dentist appointment.
Arrange hospital appointment.
Return sunglasses delivered scratched.
Order new accounting software.
Sort winter break.
Try and find yet another *loody gardener (which is partly why I have been busy).
Try to find out if window cleaner is deceased or is just too damn idle to come and clean our windows.
Do tax return.
Hang some new pictures.
Buy some new trainers due to old ones disintegrating.

Etc (loads more) - I've hit an impasse!

Good stuff going on in many 'Newbie' posts - keep at it everyone!

 

[Mo1959]

Couldn't stretch to anything more this week after the new tyres, mini pump, photography is cheaper than this lark.

Tell me about it..............got barely £30 left to last me until my pension goes in on 15th

 

[Mo1959]

Not been out for 6 days due to combination of rain, knackeredness due to other stuff (not exciting) going on in my life and an apathy* driven by having a squillion things to do before our holiday starts end of next week.

Will go out tomorrow for long-ish ride to blow the cobwebs away.

*Why does this happen? The list gets so long that you just can't do anything on it. I have crap like this on mine:

Move dentist appointment.
Arrange hospital appointment.
Return sunglasses delivered scratched.
Order new accounting software.
Sort winter break.
Try and find yet another *loody gardener (which is partly why I have been busy).
Try to find out if window cleaner is deceased or is just too damn idle to come and clean our windows.
Do tax return.
Hang some new pictures.
Buy some new trainers due to old ones disintegrating.

Etc (loads more) - I've hit an impasse!

Good stuff going on in many 'Newbie' posts - keep at it everyone!

Cheer yourself up with the fact that you can afford such luxuries as a gardener and a window cleaner!

Hope you make it out tomorrow. I am sure it will make you feel better.

 

[BrianEvesham]

@philinmerthyr good luck with sunday's ride.
Have fun.

 

[SpokeyDokey]

Cheer yourself up with the fact that you can afford such luxuries as a gardener and a window cleaner!

Hope you make it out tomorrow. I am sure it will make you feel better.

I know I know! I should count my blessings. Once upon a time we had a great gardener, a good window cleaner and a lady who did a smashing job of cleaning the house. It's hard finding these people in a little village in the sticks. If we moved into town it would be easy. I have no idea why anyone in this part of the world should be unemployed (apart from illness/disability, age infirmity etc) if they can turn their hands to odd-jobbing. People here just cannot get small jobs carried out and it is blooming frustrating. We can do all these things ourselves of course but a) we hate all of them and b) we are at a time of our life when we want to chill a bit. Actually I'm lying - we are just lazy B's!

 

[Phoenix Lincs]

But overall @Phoenix Lincs you are happy with them?

I am but @Nomadski recommends the multi-direction release ones. I'm sure he'll fill you in soon, although may be a little busy over the next couple of days (London100)

 

[stevey]

Just like to add too what @BrianEvesham has said....Good luck to all doing the London ride 100 this w/end hope it all goes well and above all have fun