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

[Stonechat]

Was horrible. 448m up in elevation in the peak district with nothing but open ground so no protection was horrendous. Literally blowing across the road, even more sketchy on the descent at 46mph with bad crosswinds. Few hairy moments indeed lol!

Being a downhill coward, much respect, I would've braking right down in speed

 

[Nigelnaturist]

@Reece & @fivepence Well done on your rides yesterday, it was pretty bad here, supposed to be worse today but dying out later.
Enjoying my time out of the saddle (sort of). I did a short ride to the supermarket yesterday, about 1 1/2 miles, and I climbed Baghill in a higher gear than I normally do, thought at first it was due to the new front mech, but realised one I hadn't gone far and two the wind was behind me.

 

[Mo1959]

See not been out.

Me neither. 2 days in a row! Could have been out as it isnt as windy as they forecast. Just walked again and the dog got a great run around with a young spaniel. Quite enjoying my days off.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

Me neither. 2 days in a row! Could have been out as it isnt as windy as they forecast. Just walked again and the dog got a great run around with a young spaniel. Quite enjoying my days off.

I can't go out, garmin is flat left it on the bike yesterday afternoon in the shed.

 

[Mo1959]

I can't go out, garmin is flat left it on the bike yesterday afternoon in the shed.

Erm, you can still ride the bike. I am actually starting to think it might be nice to go out occasionally without it and just cycle along not caring about distance/speed, etc.

 

[Supersuperleeds]

I can't go out, garmin is flat left it on the bike yesterday afternoon in the shed.

Since when did not having gps stop anyone riding a bike?

Says the man who carries a spare battery for his gps, just in case it fails

 

[RWright]

I wouldn't carry my Garmin if I was riding off road. Afraid I would crash and break it plus wouldn't want anyone to see that I might could have walked faster.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

@Mo1959 @Supersuperleeds
It's more a total mileage thing, than the gps.
Anyway i am taking my own advise and waiting till all the ache in my thighs goes.

 

[BrianEvesham]

Lovely ride of 11.3 miles this morning with an avg 16.7. Kept the mileage reading to one decimal place so @Mo1959 doesn't think I am lacking in any department
Really enjoy getting out at the moment when I can, to escape family stuff ( grandmother in law / stroke/ work )

I was also shocked to see @Nigelnaturist cannot ride a bike without the use of Mr Garmin

 

[Nigelnaturist]

Lovely ride of 11.3 miles this morning with an avg 16.7. Kept the mileage reading to one decimal place so @Mo1959 doesn't think I am lacking in any department
Really enjoy getting out at the moment when I can, to escape family stuff ( grandmother in law / stroke/ work )

I was also shocked to see @Nigelnaturist cannot ride a bike without the use of Mr Garmin

Who do think does all the work
I rode to London without one, I rode last year without one. I keep telling you I am a stats freak, just a hobby. I like designing spreadsheets that do what I want the data gives me something to work with.

 

[BrianEvesham]

Just leg pulling mate

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Just leg pulling mate

Don't pull it to hard, his thighs are aching

 

[Nigelnaturist]

Besides a someone wants a picture for publication.

 

[AndyPeace]

Knackered after the last week of decorating and gardening, I was less tired when I did that mammoth week of cycling miles! Had a bike fit this morning, which all went well. I was quite surprised that my saddle was around 2cm too low but most of the other settings where already very close. Of the comments he made, he said my ham string flexibility was poor and wants me to work on that for a month when he'll check the fit again. First experience of a turbo trainer too...which I'd be thinking about for winter training...after 2 hours on one this morning, I think not. It was useful for getting fit information and recording angles but I think I'd go crazy(ier) if I rode one regularly, so boring!

 

[BrianEvesham]

Where did you go for the fit @AndyPeace ?