Show us your.......newbie progress! [4 Sep 2012 - 4 Oct 2014]
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Nigelnaturist
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I quit after this one.
CTS Bucket List Challenge Day 10 part 2 & 3Total 35.5 miles @ 16.1
Total for day 48.1 @16.45mph
Supersuperleeds
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I quit after this one.
Total 35.5 miles @ 16.1
Total for day 48.1 @16.45mph
Looking at the table, I think you, Andy and myself will be the only cyclechatters to complete it, though I suspect there will be a few who will have done the distance but didn't sign up for it
Supersuperleeds
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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 remind us who the young (well you are compared to
Mo1959
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I can assure you 54 doesn't feel so young these days!
I am quite enjoying just doing around the 25 - 30 mile rides at the moment. You never know, I might go out and do 100 miles the next 3 days and do the challenge too...........ha, ha..... definitely just joking. Well done to all those who have completed or about to very shortly.
Supersuperleeds
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I can assure you 54 doesn't feel so young these days!
I am quite enjoying just doing around the 25 - 30 mile rides at the moment. You never know, I might go out and do 100 miles the next 3 days and do the challenge too...........ha, ha..... definitely just joking. Well done to all those who have completed or about to very shortly.
Must admit it was nice this morning to do a shortened ride to work
You pretty much do 100 miles in three days anyway
Nigelnaturist
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Thing is mo I wouldn't put it past you.I can assure you 54 doesn't feel so young these days!
I am quite enjoying just doing around the 25 - 30 mile rides at the moment. You never know, I might go out and do 100 miles the next 3 days and do the challenge too...........ha, ha..... definitely just joking. Well done to all those who have completed or about to very shortly.
I don't know I was really struggling tonight the last 2 or 3 miles, I shouldn't have tried chasing a blue jersey about 1/4 mile in front for this far The Winston to Little Smeaton (Mount Pleasant)
Mo1959
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I mean each day. I would need to if I wanted to do the challenge.Must admit it was nice this morning to do a shortened ride to work
You pretty much do 100 miles in three days anyway
Mo1959
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I was closing in on someone this morning but they turned off and I wasn't sad enough to keep following them.Thing is mo I wouldn't put it past you.
I don't know I was really struggling tonight the last 2 or 3 miles, I shouldn't have tried chasing a blue jersey about 1/4 mile in front for this far The Winston to Little Smeaton (Mount Pleasant)
Supersuperleeds
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Still reckon you could do it if you really wanted to.
Nigelnaturist
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I lost them at Little Smeaton, not sure which why s/he went. I just stuck to the route I had in my head.I was closing in on someone this morning but they turned off and I wasn't sad enough to keep following them.
fatCyclist
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Hey all, glad to see everyone doing so well. I've not been here for ages. Had a bad leg injury for the last few months and not been out at all. Got back to it for a while and realised I preferred a hybrid bike—I couldn't really get on with the ride of the road bike, so I'm selling my Triban (For Sale: Decathlon Triban 5 Road Bike - As New) and will hopefully get a new hyrbid and back out on the road to make progress, if my leg can take it!
Mo1959
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Good luck with the sale. Looks a lovely bike and a genuine bargain for someone. Agree that road bikes are not for everyone and it is important that you get something you feel happy on so that you continue with your renewed progress.
fatCyclist
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Exactly. I think being so unfit and heavy, going straight to the road bike was, in hindsight, a bit too ambitious. I tested out a friend's hybrid and mountain bikes and much preferred both, although the latter too heavy and unnecessary with all the suspension and whatnot. The hybrid was much more comfortable with its more-upright position. It's a shame as the Triban is a superb bike and pretty much new still, but I suppose it's better to let someone have a bargain and for me to get something more suitable.
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