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

[Mo1959]

Well, stupidly didn't take @Phoenix Lincs advice and wrap up warmly. I was uncomfortably cold for 80% of my ride. Warmed up slightly climbing up Dunning Glen but once you are over the summit the descent is in the shade so got really cold again. Felt hard work so was relieved when I downloaded the ride that I had just scraped enough climbing to complete the challenge. Looking forward to two or possibly three days off now.

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Well, stupidly didn't take @Phoenix Lincs advice and wrap up warmly. I was uncomfortably cold for 80% of my ride. Warmed up slightly climbing up Dunning Glen but once you are over the summit the descent is in the shade so got really cold again. Felt hard work so was relieved when I downloaded the ride that I had just scraped enough climbing to complete the challenge. Looking forward to two or possibly three days off now.

well done Mo

 

[Stonechat]

Done it - gone clipless - well at least bought the shoes and pedals

 

[BrianEvesham]

Wow, I go on hols for a week and its taken a long time to catch up on this thread!
Kudos to all the great rides and hi to all the new followers on here
Can't wait to get out on the bike tomorrow.

 

[Jaco45er]

Done it - gone clipless - well at least bought the shoes and pedals

Be interested on how you get on. I took mine off, after a big dent in my confidence, one comical, one not. But toying with the idea of going back to them. I have SPD's but someone said to me "egg beaters" are easier to get on with, so I'm told !!!!

 

[Stonechat]

Well have bought Shimano Shoes and pedals - the double sided sort so they clip in to both sides.
I fitted them and have been trying to adjust cleat position. Hopefully it is somewhere near right now.
Have done a run down the road and back on the towpath and all seems OK.
I was hoping for a longer run soon - but putting the tights on this morning instead of the shorts, my legs seemed less free.
Had a complete splurge as I bought an Altura Gilet as well.
I have Tues pencilled in for the longer run - which will be to RIchmond Park , then 1-3 laps of the park then home.
Need to try a short run before then to see if the setup is ok. I like the fact my feet have stopped slipping around on the pedals

 

[stevey]

Done it - gone clipless - well at least bought the shoes and pedals

Will be getting some towards the end of sept look forward to a review and how you get on with them

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Was supposed to have a rest day today, but it wasn't raining so I went out for a pootle.

http://www.strava.com/activities/82348574

Broke the bike connector bit off the back of the gps so had to carry it in my pocket. Was quite relaxing not looking at my average speed all the time.

 

[Jaco45er]

Well have bought Shimano Shoes and pedals - the double sided sort so they clip in to both sides.
I fitted them and have been trying to adjust cleat position. Hopefully it is somewhere near right now.
Have done a run down the road and back on the towpath and all seems OK.
I was hoping for a longer run soon - but putting the tights on this morning instead of the shorts, my legs seemed less free.
Had a complete splurge as I bought an Altura Gilet as well.
I have Tues pencilled in for the longer run - which will be to RIchmond Park , then 1-3 laps of the park then home.
Need to try a short run before then to see if the setup is ok. I like the fact my feet have stopped slipping around on the pedals

I might join you and give mine another go. To be fair to the guy in the shop, he said to me, before every ride, for a start, lean up against the wall and click yourself in and out, 15 times a side, for 3 times. Being an impatient sod I never done this, maybe I should have

 

[Nigelnaturist]

Was supposed to have a rest day today, but it wasn't raining so I went out for a pootle.

http://www.strava.com/activities/82348574

Broke the bike connector bit off the back of the gps so had to carry it in my pocket. Was quite relaxing not looking at my average speed all the time.

I do this if following a trial like today, problem is I lost 1/2 mph looking at flip-in route.

 

[clocKwize]

https://www.strava.com/activities/82186250

Couple of hours before dinner.. Wasn't my planned route as I missed a few turns on the way back and ended up doing about 5 miles more than I wanted and by the end I was nearly passing out... Didn't have any water.. I should probably get a bottle for the bike.

Glad I did it though, bum is starting to hurt less after the rides!

 

[stevey]

After seems what like an eternity off the bike (man flu).

http://www.strava.com/activities/82384527

Only a short run, but what i have discovered is i hate being off the bike!!! .

As usual some great rides & welcome to the new people

 

[Goonerobes]

Did my first ride with the newly acquired heart monitor today but haven't got a clue yet as to what it all means, all I know is that it seemed to be beating all the way round!!

http://www.strava.com/activities/82361280

The old legs are starting to ache all the time now so I'm going to take a few days off the bike I think, although looking at the weather forecast that may not be a bad idea anyway!

 

[DaveyM]

Well I had a lovely ride down into Newcastle to cheer on some of the kids doing the junior great north run, well done to all of them

Managed about 60 miles, great company and seeing Newcastle at its very best...what more could a man ask for

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Had to go get some new clothes for work today. Start of the year I was in 38 inch waist trousers and 18" collar shirts.

Today, 34" trousers and 16.5" shirts