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

[john-boy]

I have just checked out the skylark, to be honest I would find it tough where I am now, the hardest climb is Holme Moss which I haven't ridden but I have ridden several of a simular standard and know several people from my club that have ridden it and then followed it with snake pass. You can do it though train hard between now and then watch what you eat and come April you will be ready.

cheers for the vote of confidence dude, just need to convince myself now

 

[Stonechat]

Hm changing weather forecasts - thinking twice about plans - will do what I can

 

[BrianEvesham]

A blustery 13.48 miles this morning @15.7 avg, had a lovely chat with an older rider for a few miles which made a very nice change as I rarely meet anyone on the road let alone going my way.
Think it's time to get some decent winter clothes before the temp drops to much.

 

[Biggler]

Think it's time to get some decent winter clothes before the temp drops to much.

I need to do this as well. I`ve already noticed the chill in the morning when wearing 3/4 length jogging trousers . time to get some full length ones I think, and leggings, and gloves, and a scarf to go over my mouth, and a waterproof jacket. It`s an expensive hobby this cycling lark.

 

[Mo1959]

I need to do this as well. I`ve already noticed the chill in the morning when wearing 3/4 length jogging trousers . time to get some full length ones I think, and leggings, and gloves, and a scarf to go over my mouth, and a waterproof jacket. It`s an expensive hobby this cycling lark.

Blooming cold here this morning too. I don't find my body gets too cold if I layer up but I have real problems with my extremities. The memories of last year's frozen fingers even with two pairs of gloves are still with me. My fingers get beyond cold and get very numb then they are extremely painful when I get back inside and the heat gets to them. Personally I have never found dedicated cycling gloves to be much good and I'm thinking about something more along the lines of skiing or snowboarding gloves this year to see if they would be any better.

 

[BrianEvesham]

I wore two pairs last winter as well, I was thinking of digging my motor bikes gloves out of the loft and giving them a go this winter.

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Still in shorts down here, though I did have to stop and put full finger gloves on this morning as it was a bit nippy.

 

[SpokeyDokey]

Pouring down as in Noah's Ark pouring down.

 

[Stonechat]

Had a very short run with the new clipless gear
It was 'kin gusty out there.
http://www.strava.com/activities/82841553
Blasted down one segment with the wind
The stiffness of the shoes will take some getting used to - will need a different type of pedalling action

p.s. releived to be back in shorts for now

 

[RWright]

I wore two pairs last winter as well, I was thinking of digging my motor bikes gloves out of the loft and giving them a go this winter.

I used my motorcycle gloves last year when it got cold here. They worked pretty well except they were hard to get off and put back on when I needed to blow my nose (without stopping ).

 

[Boon 51]

Blooming cold here this morning too. I don't find my body gets too cold if I layer up but I have real problems with my extremities. The memories of last year's frozen fingers even with two pairs of gloves are still with me. My fingers get beyond cold and get very numb then they are extremely painful when I get back inside and the heat gets to them. Personally I have never found dedicated cycling gloves to be much good and I'm thinking about something more along the lines of skiing or snowboarding gloves this year to see if they would be any better.

Not too keen on the cold either...

 

[Boon 51]

Couple of ride's over the last few days and here they are..
http://app.strava.com/activities/82642331 this on mtb with other riders
http://app.strava.com/activities/82844981 this one on my own on my Crosstrail..


PS At least the rain has gone away..

 

[RFATaff]

Hello folks.

Been lurking for a while but here is my first time on a bike in a smidge over 15 years! I know I know its pish but everyone starts somewhere right?!

http://www.strava.com/activities/82606712

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Hello folks.

Been lurking for a while but here is my first time on a bike in a smidge over 15 years! I know I know its pish but everyone starts somewhere right?!

http://www.strava.com/activities/82606712

Welcome aboard, not many of us managed 18 miles on our first ride

 

[Boon 51]

Hello folks.

Been lurking for a while but here is my first time on a bike in a smidge over 15 years! I know I know its pish but everyone starts somewhere right?!

http://www.strava.com/activities/82606712

Took me ages to get that far..