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

[Biggler]

phew. what a relief. slackened everything off, tightened top first then 2 side screws and there's no more play in it.

I must have tightened it up in the wrong order originally

Thanks for all the help.

 

[Mo1959]

phew. what a relief. slackened everything off, tightened top first then 2 side screws and there's no more play in it.

I must have tightened it up in the wrong order originally

Thanks for all the help.

Excellent. I was pretty sure that's what it would have been. Glad you got it sorted out.

 

[bpsmith]

Nice helmet!

I bought the same.

 

[RWright]

Went to a mountain bike race not far from my house this morning, for just a little while. It was a collegiate level race so not a lot of really fast riders or top shelf bikes but it was nice just to see the track and check out what bikes they were riding...mostly hardtails. One kid I talked to said this particular track is the toughest they do and the hardtails work a lot better on the majority of the other tracks they race on.

I went to my LBS yesterday and chatted with the bike shop owner (an endurance athlete and very good on and off road rider from what I hear) and while there, the guy that designed the track near my house came in. I was offered to ride bikes there but didn't try any yet. I got the inside scoop on 3 tracks not too far from my house and the order I may want to start out riding them. The impression I got was that my LBS only sells 29ers unless they get something used to sell or someone makes a special order.

I also talked to the park ranger at the track (the track is built inside a county park) He was a very nice guy and he does a little riding too. He told me if I get hurt they have a four wheeler he can drag me out with.

Looks like N+1 time is approaching...again.

 

[fatCyclist]

I used the original tyres for 1,000 miles before I switched them to marathon plus.

I just felt they were a bit slow rolling and wooden. Changed to Vredestein Fortezza Tricomps and seem to roll along much nicer.

Other than the stock tyres that came with the Triban, I have little to compare to, but I'm happy enough with the factory-supplied ones. Seems I'll get plenty of use out of them at least.

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Other than the stock tyres that came with the Triban, I have little to compare to, but I'm happy enough with the factory-supplied ones. Seems I'll get plenty of use out of them at least.

The tyres were okay, I got a big piece of glass in the rear, so decided to switch them both, I'm a bit of a fan boy of marathon plus, even have them on by Allez

 

[Doyleyburger]

I bought my bike brand new and my first ride was home from work, which is 6.5 miles....... It nearly killed me and I instantly regretted buying the bike as I couldn't believe how unfit I was. I live in west Wales where you can't go anywhere without climbing really. I have since joined my local bike club and we do between 40-50 miles every Sunday. It's an amazing sport and can't believe I haven't done it sooner. Still to get the clipless pedals and shoes but ill get them soon which will help with performance even further. Every newbie has to start somewhere and believe me IT WILL GET EASIER. Iv entered a 100 mile event next year, so it's something for me to work towards

 

[Stonechat]

Did a run this morning 27.16 miles at ave 12.6
Most of it is on Strava, the first 6 miles is missing (outward journey)
http://www.strava.com/activities/80927360
683 About 880 feet of elevation and not too tired so things are improving (forgot to add on the big hill from the part I did not record)

Still feel the hill climbing is a weak point but it getting better

 

[SWSteve]

http://www.strava.com/activities/80929116

Popped out for a bit of a ride before the F1. Really struggled at one point, lots of up/down where it's quite steep over 10-20m climbs. Maybe going out with someone else is a good idea on a weekend ride

 

[Mo1959]

http://www.strava.com/activities/80929116

Popped out for a bit of a ride before the F1. Really struggled at one point, lots of up/down where it's quite steep over 10-20m climbs. Maybe going out with someone else is a good idea on a weekend ride

I think it can be more difficult to get into a nice rhythm when the road is constantly going up and down. Would rather have longer climbs and descents I think.

 

[Doyleyburger]

http://www.strava.com/activities/80929116

Popped out for a bit of a ride before the F1. Really struggled at one point, lots of up/down where it's quite steep over 10-20m climbs. Maybe going out with someone else is a good idea on a weekend ride

I would have to agree...... I find I struggle to get motivated when I'm out on my own. Definitely better to ride with someone or in a group and its a great way to improve your riding

 

[Goonerobes]

After knocking on the door with a couple of 40 mile rides recently I've finally did my 1st 50 miles yesterday.
I must admit the old thighs felt it last night but other than that I felt fine & even got a PB on a segment I frequently ride, but not after 36 miles!! (the tail wind may of helped!!)

http://www.strava.com/activities/80726444

 

[stevey]

Some impressive rides out there today here is my little effort this morning actually got back and thought nice little warm up, so must be getting better/fitter.
http://www.strava.com/activities/80929368 I feel another 50+ coming on soon

 

[AndyPeace]

Taken three days off now, other than the commute and am eating like a horse. Not sure if I'll finish the current strava challenge, though I will get a few tall rides in latter this week. Wanted to carry on putting in effort but I felt run down, legs were fine; but been feeling the grumps and oddly short tempered for me. On the plus, some really polite driving on my commute, with cars waiting behind me for half a mile whilst I trundle along at 12mph...I move right over to give them space to pass but sensibly they wait till they have good line of sight. I keep looking back and seeing them staying a fair distance behind me. It's nice to be respected on the road.

 

[spooks]

Felt like rubbish this morning on the way to the South Downs Southern Sportive. Luckily I found a nice lady to ride the whole thing with so it's not as fast as usual due to the wet roads and a lot of chatting! The hills were killer (no idea where my porridge went but it wasn't working) and at one point it poured with rain then hailed on us but the views were amazing and it was a nice morning out in the end.
I forgot to record the first bit but this is the most of it:
http://www.strava.com/activities/80960065