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

[RWright]

I have joined, but at the moment i want it to go away, I ache, like I haven't for a long time.

41 a day is a lot, I am not sure I am up to it but I am just going to play it as it goes. I have some things I need to do at work so there is a good chance I won't get the miles in.

I just got in from a midnight ride, I was going stir crazy after not riding all day. It started to rain a little, more like a mist but it was peaceful and felt good. Not many cars at all, I did see another cyclist going the opposite direction when I was coming back toward home. I know it's lame but I still get a kick out of seeing another cyclist, especially at midnight with their little blinkie headlight flashing.

 

[Mo1959]

I think this was some of the hardest miles I have done in a long time, it wasn't difficult and I wasn't pushing hard, but just counting down the miles to get over the challenge, was tedious however, I think the creak has gone, mind you might have been the rain lubricating whatever was creaking.
http://app.strava.com/activities/75439432#kudos
I am definitely taking tomorrow off might even have a lay in.

Hope you have got it sorted out.
Not surprised you are tired. That was excellent going finishing the challenge in little over two weeks.

I am sitting here at 5.35am in two minds about going out myself. Supposed to be windy but if I go for just a short ride it probably won't bother me too much. I might just take the hybrid and potter along gently anyway since I worked hard the last couple of days.

 

[SpokeyDokey]

Over 30 hours continuous heavy rain has the river 150m from our house (but 50m below us) right against the stops. The local kayakers are having some real fun!

Has dropped back to a misty drizzle, overcast grey and 12C out there despite the forecasts saying it is 16C and partly sunny. I can assure them there is absolutely no sun out there right now (well technically I know there is a sun out there but it sure ain't sunny!).

Somehow my cycling enthusiasm has dipped caused by some really crap weather in the last week, 3 days in Fort William and another 4 day holiday coming up next week.

Only managed 2 rides thus far in August which is 2 rides better than nothing but in truth is woeful.

Aaaaah - as I was about to submit this post the rain has turned torrential again!

 

[Hill Wimp]

Over 30 hours continuous heavy rain has the river 150m from our house (but 50m below us) right against the stops. The local kayakers are having some real fun!

Has dropped back to a misty drizzle, overcast grey and 12C out there despite the forecasts saying it is 16C and partly sunny. I can assure them there is absolutely no sun out there right now (well technically I know there is a sun out there but it sure ain't sunny!).

Somehow my cycling enthusiasm has dipped caused by some really crap weather in the last week, 3 days in Fort William and another 4 day holiday coming up next week.

Only managed 2 rides thus far in August which is 2 rides better than nothing but in truth is woeful.

Aaaaah - as I was about to submit this post the rain has turned torrential again!

The weather is on the turn have no fear so your holiday should be lovely. Hope you are taking your bike.

 

[SpokeyDokey]

The weather is on the turn have no fear so your holiday should be lovely. Hope you are taking your bike.

Nope - bike does not go on holiday with me. I prefer climbing/hiking any day of the week - the bike is just a fitness thing I can do from my doorstep.

I enjoy it, of course, but me and my bike are not inseparable.

 

[Mo1959]

Nope - bike does not go on holiday with me. I prefer climbing/hiking any day of the week - the bike is just a fitness thing I can do from my doorstep.

I enjoy it, of course, but me and my bike are not inseparable.

I am sure if you suddenly have the urge there will be mountain bikes for hire around Fort William. Hope you enjoy your break and not too many midgies!

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Glorious weather in Leicester, slow steady 27 miles done with our lass.

Looks like there is a professional road race in Leicester today

https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/97016/Leicester-Castle-Classic#entry

Plus there is a sky ride next Sunday in Leicester

 

[spooks]

47 miles in just under 3 hours. Not bad for me. Only made it 2/3 up a damp bliss hill (25% gradient) before the wheels started slipping so I bailed out before I fell off!! Rained the first half but nice and sunny later. The cats are now happily playing with my stinky socks!!
http://www.strava.com/activities/75565494

 

[stevey]

http://app.strava.com/activities/75554453

Felt good to get out today after stuck in yesterday what with one thing and another, some good distances done today well done all

Took the o/h with me today and she really struggled on the way back (Hit the wall big time not litteraly ) any advice from the ladies or gents on this thread on how you improved your fitness? other than cycling might start to take her for short runs around the block.

 

[Nomadski]

My knee is still sore so no cycling for me.

 

[Mo1959]

My knee is still sore so no cycling for me.

Not so good, but no point risking it and making it worse.

 

[Nomadski]

Not so good, but no point risking it and making it worse.

Going to have a week off completely, adjust the saddle, cleats and seatpost back to where they were, and give it a short ride next Saturday I guess. Really want to be out today as its nice cycling weather, but instead taking the missus tio go stand in a lavender field instead. Don't ask.

 

[Mo1959]

Going to have a week off completely, adjust the saddle, cleats and seatpost back to where they were, and give it a short ride next Saturday I guess. Really want to be out today as its nice cycling weather, but instead taking the missus tio go stand in a lavender field instead. Don't ask.

Bring some home to stick under your pillow to help you sleep. Just a thought, but when you do start back cycling I wonder if you should go back to flat pedals just for the initial period?

 

[Hill Wimp]

Short ride today only 15 miles but i chose to do all the hills I've avoided so far and realised just why i had been doing it.When I'm commuting in London i warm up quite quickly but it seems to take about 5-8 miles before i find my groove on days off at home in the shires. I hit the hills far too early in my ride today and got annoyed early on, which is most unlike me, but once i calmed myself down i turned it into a go explore ride so it was much better. Now i have seen them, these hills WILL become my friends and i have a sneaking suspicion, my winter training ground too.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

I am sure if you suddenly have the urge there will be mountain bikes for hire around Fort William. Hope you enjoy your break and not too many midgies!

Devels own spawn.