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

[Nigelnaturist]

First 40 miles of the bucket challenge done, this one is going to be a tough one

http://www.strava.com/activities/75823002

I agree with you there Chris. KOM to start with, not a bad start.

 

[y2blade]

I did my first 25miler at the weekend.
legs are achy today, feels good.

 

[Supersuperleeds]

I agree with you there Chris. KOM to start with, not a bad start.

The KOM is one of those only ridden by a few people

Did you know you've disappeared of the leader board on the getaway challenge?

 

[Supersuperleeds]

I did my first 25miler at the weekend.
legs are achy today, feels good.

Nice bike

 

[bororider]

Went out early yesterday and done my first 30 miler. Really pleased with myself I was too. Had to go a slightly longer way home to get it over the 30!!
I have been making good, if unspectacular progress and my avg speed was 14.9 - 15mph for most rides.
I managed to up that somehow to 15.6mph for the longer ride.
I was shot when I got back but it felt really good.

Now passed the 200 mile mark in 3.5 weeks

http://app.strava.com/activities/75524541

 

[SpokeyDokey]

13.68 miles / 14.91 mph av' - legs felt like lead* today and was very windy. Just gritted my teeth and did this ride as I didn't feel up to it really. Bit puddly in places too which was irritating. What a misery I am today!

I did 28km and 2200m ascent/descent in 10hrs 20mins mountain hike Weds last week and I am still feeling it! Getting old - sadly!

 

[Nigelnaturist]

The KOM is one of those only ridden by a few people

Did you know you've disappeared of the leader board on the getaway challenge?

Yea it didn't update so I left and rejoined, sent a request to strava, not that it matters I know I did it, plus 42 today. @ 15.8mph 2222 ft elevation. a few new segments and p.b.'s.
CTS Bucket List Challenge Day 1

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Yea it didn't update so I left and rejoined, sent a request to strava, not that it matters I know I did it, plus 42 today. @ 15.8mph 2222 ft elevation. a few new segments and p.b.'s.
CTS Bucket List Challenge Day 1

bugger, going to have to do another mile now

 

[Nigelnaturist]

bugger, going to have to do another mile now

Probably the only time I will ever top a list.

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Probably the only time I will ever top a list.
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Just rub it in why don't you!

 

[mrBishboshed]

I have been cycling sporadically on my own now for the last 12 months. Some weeks i can get 80 miles under my belt, others i may only do 10 and occasionally it doesn't leave the shed.

My wife finally relented to my constant badgering this month and treated me to a Ribble Sportive road bike so i went along a joined my local cycling club for my first group ride this weekend. They are not a serious racers, most are over 50 years and it was brilliant getting out and riding in a group. I think they normally average 12 - 14 MPH but on our day it was more like 15 mph. (An average of 12-15 mph is much easier on a road bike)
I felt like a pro on my new bike (albeit slow one) and even took my turn at the front. I enjoyed learning the hand signals and etiquette of group riding. We did 30 odd miles and stopped at a cafe half way round which was chock full of cyclists. I bet the total cost of the bikes on show, lent against the walls and fences outside could have bought the place out right.

I recommend you all have a go and get out for a group ride, compared to riding alone its like chalk n cheese. They didn't mind slowing for me every time i got dropped off the back of the group, and its incentivised me to build my fitness to a level where i can keep up with these oldies.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

Just rub it in why don't you!

I wont be there long, you have to get home yet.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

I have just done some maths, the percentage error recorded by the garmin unit (500) on this mornings ride was about 6% 1991ft gained against 2109ft lost, this is why I always use the readings from rwgps, as a standed from ride to ride.

 

[puffinbilly]

I might not be as much as newbie as I thought I was, I thought I was keeping under the radar and going unnoticed... but then l I had a "visit" this morning from you know who... luckily (or stupidly because I went poking at something in my tyre) it happened on my drive. I pulled out a thorn and cursed as I threw it away, while the tube and tyre laughed at me spewing air out :'(

No ride for me this morning, but at least I get to fix this in my garage and not on the side of the road. Wish me luck!

Ditto - a slow 'visit' overnight - completely flat this morning, had to take the car - felt weird and naked without the bike.
Just sorted the tyre out - tiny piece of debris nicked the tyre was a pain to find on the inner tube and then patched with Lidl kit from bag - Lidl kit completely useless so moved upmarket to my trusty Wilko kit.

Impressive rides on here - really impressed with Nigel's, Mo etc - some distance at speed.
I'll feel like I've arrived when it's 42 miles and 2200ft + of ascent at nearly 16mph.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

Ditto - a slow 'visit' overnight - completely flat this morning, had to take the car - felt weird and naked without the bike.
Just sorted the tyre out - tiny piece of debris nicked the tyre was a pain to find on the inner tube and then patched with Lidl kit from bag - Lidl kit completely useless so moved upmarket to my trusty Wilko kit.

Impressive rides on here - really impressed with Nigel's, Mo etc - some distance at speed.
I'll feel like I've arrived when it's 42 miles and 2200ft + of ascent at nearly 16mph.

Thanks. I stopped to help someone with a flat tyre. Mo can ride further and higher than almost anyone I know, lets face it Mo you did get the badge to prove it.
A little tip if you haven't come across it, is to line up the logo on the tyre with the valve, once you have found the puncture in the tube you will have an idea where to look in the tyre.