Mo1959
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- Perthshire,Scotland
Not so good
I went out early anticipating the wind picking up again, which it has so glad I got a bit done. Hope it's better down south for the epic ride for everyone.
Show us your.......newbie progress! [4 Sep 2012 - 4 Oct 2014]
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I went out early anticipating the wind picking up again, which it has so glad I got a bit done. Hope it's better down south for the epic ride for everyone.
Hill Wimp
Fair weathered,fair minded but easily persuaded.
Weather down here is perfect conditions for Team CC on the great ride today.
Its sunny, perfect temperature and a nice breeze. Great day for cycling.
Its sunny, perfect temperature and a nice breeze. Great day for cycling.
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- Somewhere wet & hilly in NW England.
boybiker
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I was going to do a big ride today but I felt horrible yesterday and then in the evening the brown rain started! Needless to say I was up late being sick but I feel a bit better now but very empty to say the least. On the plus side as I've got to stay in I can watch the ride London program on the TV. Good luck to everyone taking part today! 
Needless to say I was up late being sick but I feel a bit better now but very empty to say the least. On the plus side as I've got to stay in I can watch the ride London program on the TV. Good luck to everyone taking part today!
Hill Wimp
Fair weathered,fair minded but easily persuaded.
May just do if the weather holds as next week is supposed to be kack
down here so got to get out when you can.Will 20 miles do you ?
- Location
- Somewhere wet & hilly in NW England.
May just do if the weather holds as next week is supposed to be kack
Will 20 miles do you ?
Nope - at least 100 please!
Hill Wimp
Fair weathered,fair minded but easily persuaded.
some people just take the p**s
Finally back in the saddle after a few weeks of no motivation or urge to get out. I woke up this morning and really had to push myself to go out. Glad I did though as I felt great the whole way. The others in the group did a hard ride yesterday, so was meant to be a slow recovery ride. However I ended up on the front most of the time and felt on form so the others followed and surprised themselves that they actually felt better than yesterday.
http://app.strava.com/activities/72086395
Mojo and motivation is back and now to get training for the Tour of Britain - Stoke on Trent pro 100mile sportive on 1st Sept. I've heard its a killer with some huge hills!
http://app.strava.com/activities/72086395
Mojo and motivation is back and now to get training for the Tour of Britain - Stoke on Trent pro 100mile sportive on 1st Sept. I've heard its a killer with some huge hills!
SWSteve
Guru
- Location
- Bristol...ish
http://app.strava.com/activities/72083726
I went out to have a bit of a loosen up and thought I shouldn;t be too long otherwise I'll get caught in some heavy rain.
I left the house in a LS fleece jersey as it was a bit chilly and I thought it would give me better protection from the elements, it's pretty breezy and the potential for showers meant I wanted to be a bit warmer when out. Around 5-6 miles from home the rain really started, my feet were soaking wet and now my shoes weigh around 1-2kg each I swear.
After getting home I decided to clean the bike down before it all settles, which was aided by the lovely stand I acquired in Lidl/Aldi a couple of weeks ago. It's the first time I've used it properly and I can see why they're a worthy purchase, it made cleaning the bike sooo much easier, when it comes to wanting to work on it I feel this will help to no ends as well.
Another bonus, when I first bought my bike my thighs would rub, when I looked at my legs today there was clear daylight between them. I am a very happy man.
I went out to have a bit of a loosen up and thought I shouldn;t be too long otherwise I'll get caught in some heavy rain.
I left the house in a LS fleece jersey as it was a bit chilly and I thought it would give me better protection from the elements, it's pretty breezy and the potential for showers meant I wanted to be a bit warmer when out. Around 5-6 miles from home the rain really started, my feet were soaking wet and now my shoes weigh around 1-2kg each I swear.
After getting home I decided to clean the bike down before it all settles, which was aided by the lovely stand I acquired in Lidl/Aldi a couple of weeks ago. It's the first time I've used it properly and I can see why they're a worthy purchase, it made cleaning the bike sooo much easier, when it comes to wanting to work on it I feel this will help to no ends as well.
Another bonus, when I first bought my bike my thighs would rub, when I looked at my legs today there was clear daylight between them. I am a very happy man.
Creakyknee
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- Wigton Cumbria
Wasn't going to go out but may not get much chance in the next two weeks because of work.
So meandered over to my brothers as he always has cake (being a baker helps) and did a few hills on the way back.
All in all a nice ride and felt good despite putting some miles in recently.
http://app.strava.com/activities/72138246#
So meandered over to my brothers as he always has cake (being a baker helps) and did a few hills on the way back.
All in all a nice ride and felt good despite putting some miles in recently.
http://app.strava.com/activities/72138246#
My cycle to work, it has a nasty hill which I'm just about getting up now. Getting up at 4.15am for a 6am start is a bit of a killer but I managed to do it 3 times last week.
http://app.strava.com/activities/71314532
The way home is slightly different
http://app.strava.com/activities/71389105
Theres 4 of us that go along a 2 mile stretch from work and we have created a segment. I have to say I find it a great motivator to not come last.
http://app.strava.com/activities/71314532
The way home is slightly different
http://app.strava.com/activities/71389105
Theres 4 of us that go along a 2 mile stretch from work and we have created a segment. I have to say I find it a great motivator to not come last.
I started out cycling 10 days ago as a way of trying to get fit and lose the pounds. I'd already lost some weight thanks to a major change in my eating habits, and as i don't enjoy running I figured I'd dust the old bike down
I done 4.5 miles the first morning and was absolutely knackered. I have since purchased a Trek FX 7.3 and I have now progressed to doing 21 miles yesterday and today I have done 15 miles at an average of bang on 15mph, which I am very pleased with. My previous averages were 13mph or thereabouts.
I have to say the new bike has made a massive difference and i am now pushing myself to put that bit more effort in. I almost killed myself pushing as hard as I could up a hill this afternoon and could hardly breath on the way down but the sense of achievement is great.
I've now clocked up 90 miles and am now totally hooked
Gonna have a day off tomorrow then break through my first ton on Tuesday all being well
Great forum here btw
I done 4.5 miles the first morning and was absolutely knackered. I have since purchased a Trek FX 7.3 and I have now progressed to doing 21 miles yesterday and today I have done 15 miles at an average of bang on 15mph, which I am very pleased with. My previous averages were 13mph or thereabouts.
I have to say the new bike has made a massive difference and i am now pushing myself to put that bit more effort in. I almost killed myself pushing as hard as I could up a hill this afternoon and could hardly breath on the way down but the sense of achievement is great.
I've now clocked up 90 miles and am now totally hooked
Gonna have a day off tomorrow then break through my first ton on Tuesday all being well
Great forum here btw
Hill Wimp
Fair weathered,fair minded but easily persuaded.
Bloomin ek thats great progress. If you are under 25 Sky may come knocking
Bugger I'm 9 years too late.
I forgot to add that I am not fit in any way. I have a physical job and one that requires a lot of walking too but since packing up football 7/8 years ago I haven't done a thing
Is 15mph avg good, I weren't sure tbh. It's obviously good for me but not sure in general
Hill Wimp
Fair weathered,fair minded but easily persuaded.
You are doing very well honestly.
I am 45 and it takes 10 miles for me to wind up and find my groove unless i am cycling into work then its warp factor 10 especially if the train is late into London.
Have you considered a local club ? I only ask as i am doing an induction for one next month and what i want out of the club is pacing and better climbing technique. Not interested in the racing but just improving my skills and some new routes. Ive cycled all my life and raced a bit many moons ago but only got my own road bike this May, ( had Hybrids the rest of the time and still have them).
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