Nigelnaturist
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I did this in 34:05 9.8 miles
http://ridewithgps.com/segments/10mile
http://ridewithgps.com/segments/10mile
Show us your.......newbie progress! [4 Sep 2012 - 4 Oct 2014]
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Had a bit of a strange week. Had my knee issue, then got full blow Man Flu which knocked me out for 5 days, actually probably helped the knee more than anything as I was bed ridden for most of it.
Finally got out tonight for the first time in 12 days since my knee issue. Followed @Mo1959's advice and switched to my DMR V12 pedals, and slipped while trying to dislodge the clippless pedals from the crank - got two lovely nice cuts on two fingers from the chaninring, quickly plastered up.
Then while out on the ride I hopped on the bike a little too eagerly after walking thru Leicester Square and banged my left shin on the V12 pedal. Im not sure how many here are aware of these pedals but for those who are, they will know exactly what I mean when I said this contact caused a few expletives! And another small gash, this time on the leg.
The rest of the ride was extremely slow paced, which suited me as I was testing the knee (which came through ok). Stopped a few times, had a long break at Waterloo and a catch up with @themosquitoking and then home.
22.4miles @12mph average and 73 cadence - not the most impressive ride Ive put out although there was some walking involved too thru tourist busy London and lots of lights and traffic, but was great getting back on the bike, and seeing @themosquitoking doing his Cavandish impression as he sped off at light speed to catch up (and pass) a white limousine full of shouty girls was worth the night alone. Felt relieved the knee issue with this setup at least didn't crop up.
So yeah, bad knee, then a week with cold, then 2 cut fingers and leg. I'm not doing the lottery this week.
http://app.strava.com/activities/78063507
EDIT: Should add, been away from CC for 15 days and soooooo many great rides and posts to comment on but feel its a lost cause.
So a big congrats and
to the newer names in the thread, and well done all round to everyone. Got to particularly pick out @Reece for his incredible average speed with his club ride, just unreal!
Finally got out tonight for the first time in 12 days since my knee issue. Followed @Mo1959's advice and switched to my DMR V12 pedals, and slipped while trying to dislodge the clippless pedals from the crank - got two lovely nice cuts on two fingers from the chaninring, quickly plastered up.
Then while out on the ride I hopped on the bike a little too eagerly after walking thru Leicester Square and banged my left shin on the V12 pedal. Im not sure how many here are aware of these pedals but for those who are, they will know exactly what I mean when I said this contact caused a few expletives! And another small gash, this time on the leg.
The rest of the ride was extremely slow paced, which suited me as I was testing the knee (which came through ok). Stopped a few times, had a long break at Waterloo and a catch up with @themosquitoking and then home.
22.4miles @12mph average and 73 cadence - not the most impressive ride Ive put out although there was some walking involved too thru tourist busy London and lots of lights and traffic, but was great getting back on the bike, and seeing @themosquitoking doing his Cavandish impression as he sped off at light speed to catch up (and pass) a white limousine full of shouty girls was worth the night alone. Felt relieved the knee issue with this setup at least didn't crop up.
So yeah, bad knee, then a week with cold, then 2 cut fingers and leg. I'm not doing the lottery this week.
http://app.strava.com/activities/78063507
EDIT: Should add, been away from CC for 15 days and soooooo many great rides and posts to comment on but feel its a lost cause.
So a big congrats and
to the newer names in the thread, and well done all round to everyone. Got to particularly pick out @Reece for his incredible average speed with his club ride, just unreal!
themosquitoking
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Nigelnaturist
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Maybe you should reverse psychology and all that, glad your feeling better.
Mo1959
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.........but well done managing to catch up with the limousine 
Can't believe how dark it is this morning. Having to work hard to convince myself that I even want to go out and cycle
Nigelnaturist
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You dont have to, mind you I do have to at least till the 1st. this the last one I doSaddo
Can't believe how dark it is this morning. Having to work hard to convince myself that I even want to go out and cycle
Nigelnaturist
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I got 84 1/2 on one 8.1 mile TT
Stonechat
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I have not done 25 at a good pace, so I used 10 miles, And I am 95! (Thought I might be off the scale, relief!)
Nigelnaturist
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You can set any distance in the distance/time box
Stonechat
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Yes that's what I did.
Remember back in my school days I could just about do 10 miles in half an hour (including a good hill), and that was 5 speed bike
Mo1959
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Technically, you don't have to either....not just for the sake of a challenge.You dont have to, mind you I do have to at least till the 1st. this the last one I do
Well, anyway, did around 30 miles and it ended up a very pleasant social ride. Going through the village of Dunning where I was born and spent the first part of my life I ended up meeting a couple of people. One I hadn't seen for around 15 years and the other must have been 30 years ago! Amazing that they didn't seem to have changed all that much. I hope they thought the same about me!
Popped up to see my Dad after that and had a glass of juice and a sandwich which fuelled me up for a couple of faster times on segments on the way back. Amazing what a difference a break in the middle makes.
Dog has had a quick walk and now having a coffee and a browse on the computer till lunchtime. Very pleasant morning.
Nigelnaturist
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I usually have a cig on longer rides about the 25-30 miles mark.Technically, you don't have to either....not just for the sake of a challenge.
Well, anyway, did around 30 miles and it ended up a very pleasant social ride. Going through the village of Dunning where I was born and spent the first part of my life I ended up meeting a couple of people. One I hadn't seen for around 15 years and the other must have been 30 years ago! Amazing that they didn't seem to have changed all that much. I hope they thought the same about me!
Popped up to see my Dad after that and had a glass of juice and a sandwich which fuelled me up for a couple of faster times on segments on the way back. Amazing what a difference a break in the middle makes.
Dog has had a quick walk and now having a coffee and a browse on the computer till lunchtime. Very pleasant morning.
Just did this, this morning
10 mile Loop C-W 10miles in 33:51 4'13" quicker than a month ago.
puffinbilly
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For reference: link copied from another thread. Standard times for various distances - not terrain variable.
Bedtime reading for the statisticians.
http://www.vtta.org.uk/information/standardstables.php
Quite encouraged by this - 93 yr old - its taken 5 yrs off me!!
Just been out and did a 10 mile loop that's a regular bit of exercise - 40mins or so - but that's 11 sets of lights, 5 gates,circus (plenty of clowns) all in a hurry.... they're russian, numerous cows to avoid........probably not the best time trial route thinking about it.
Supersuperleeds
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September Strava challenge up - do as many miles as you can, digital badges up to 1,250km
http://www.strava.com/challenges/the-extender-ride
http://www.strava.com/challenges/the-extender-ride
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