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

[Nigelnaturist]

You are keen, going out twice.

Been blowing here really strongly all day too. No way I would have gone back out in it so much kudos for doing so.

Thanks Mo, but I wanted to get off to a good start, just in case, you know the luck I usually get.

Edit just checked on rwgps, I was climbing for 41 of the 1hr26, but it felt more like most of it with the wind, and blow me it seems to have stopped. What did I say about luck.

 

[Supersuperleeds]

You know Mo you would be surprised I just worked harder on the 20 miles I have just done than on the 42 this morning, mind I think thats due to the wind.

Good job I did 27 miles on the way home. Was a lot windier here tonight as well compared to this morning.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

I got 7 p.b's even so this I liked
http://www.strava.com/activities/75946391#1516305545
4.3 miles avg grade -.2% avg sp 18.1 elevation gained 157ft most of which was on this p.b.
http://www.strava.com/activities/75946391#1516305420
0.4mile avg grade 5.1% elevation gained 112ft avg sp 9.3mph

 

[Nigelnaturist]

Good job I did 27 miles on the way home. Was a lot windier here tonight as well compared to this morning.

Told you it wouldn't last long.

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Told you it wouldn't last long.

There are only 6 miles between us, as far as I am concerned we are level

 

[Biggler]

Fixed my tube, raised my seat and it'd be rude not to go out for a spin wouldn't it? - http://www.strava.com/activities/75930415

Got a few PBs! Not sure if that was the new seat height or not but it's good to be improving.

 

[Mo1959]

Fixed my tube, raised my seat and it'd be rude not to go out for a spin wouldn't it? - http://www.strava.com/activities/75930415

Got a few PBs! Not sure if that was the new seat height or not but it's good to be improving.

Well done. You probably got a bit more power down with raising your saddle.

 

[RWright]

Raining here today. Today was what I expected it to be like yesterday. I am not getting out in it. I was all fueled up to work and then ride today and I am not going to do either it looks like. I was planning to work outside. Looks like my chances of getting some free training videos are not so good now. I don't think I am going to chase the big miles of the new challenge after missing a day. Two and a half to three hours riding a day is not going to fit into my schedule this time I'm afraid. Good luck to everyone doing it. Maybe I can get my kitchen cleaned up instead.

I got my Rapha roundel in the mail today. It looks nice, larger than I expected after seeing the photos.

 

[Mo1959]

Looks like my chances of getting some free training videos are not so good now. I don't think I am going to chase the big miles of the new challenge after missing a day.

Mind you, it only says you will have access to the training videos. It doesn't actually say they will be free I don't think, although I would like to think they would be.
Not bothering with it either. Now that I'm not getting out until about 6am or after it, it's not fair to be out for three or four hours and not get the dog walked until well into the morning.

 

[Hill Wimp]

I know I said I was taking today off, but I just couldn't resist the improved weather this evening so I did 32.9 miles in 2:02:49 (avg 16.2mph) and 1421ft (43.19ft/mile) my fav p.b out of the 8 has to be this one.
http://www.strava.com/activities/75728660#1509956049
4.2 miles @ 17.3mph with 251 elev gain. 0.4% avg. 59.76ft/mile gain.

I also climbed this on no less than a 41" gear which if I have done my maths is the same as a 39x24 on a full double.
I was on a 30x19.
http://www.strava.com/activities/75728660#1509955811
Steepest part is 17.1%
And finally sorted the creak out.


The WNBR's are only about 6-7 miles.

Pretty good for a day off Nigel. Hope the weather is glorious for you over the next few days.

 

[RWright]

Mind you, it only says you will have access to the training videos. It doesn't actually say they will be free I don't think, although I would like to think they would be.
Not bothering with it either. Now that I'm not getting out until about 6am or after it, it's not fair to be out for three or four hours and not get the dog walked until well into the morning.

If I can get them on my computer I can probably make them mine if I try hard enough. I would not be surprised if they are out there now in an unofficial way.
I haven't checked.

Losing some daylight at the end of the day rather than the beginning will hamper me, and I do need the daylight for work and other things I need to get done.

 

[Mo1959]

If I can get them on my computer I can probably make them mine if I try hard enough. I would not be surprised if they are out there now in an unofficial way.
I haven't checked.

I am losing some daylight at the end of the day rather than the beginning and do need the daylight for work and other things I need to get done.

Yes, I am sure there will be plenty that can be had for free
Big change in the daylight now. It's really getting quite dark here already tonight.

 

[RWright]

Yes, I am sure there will be plenty that can be had for free
Big change in the daylight now. It's really getting quite dark here already tonight.

I was curious and recently checked sunset times in UK vs here. It was still light there later than here but it changes quickly and I think it was maybe early Oct the days will be longer here and by Dec/Jan quite a bit longer, but you really have some late sunsets there in summer. I would like that. Sunset here now is very close to 8 pm our time.

Edit: Today it is exactly at 8 pm.

 

[Supersuperleeds]

I was curious and recently checked sunset times in UK vs here. It was still light there later than here but it changes quickly and I think it was maybe early Oct the days will be longer here and by Dec/Jan quite a bit longer, but you really have some late sunsets there in summer. I would like that. Sunset here now is very close to 8 pm our time.

Edit: Today it is exactly at 8 pm.

Per my GPS sunrise today was 05:55 and sunset 20:24, I presume this is based on my location

 

[AndyPeace]

Getting lost was a bit funny earlier, getting lost durring a night ride...less humourous...almost took my dads offer of a rescue lift, but at least I'm getting the miles in. With the couple of miles not recorded that makes 90miles today... I'd planned around 60. Don't ever ask me for directions!