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

[Supersuperleeds]

I thought we all just competed against ourselves?

 

[SWSteve]

I thought we all just competed against ourselves?

I do, mainly.

It's just nice to have a couple of trophies lying around the house

 

[Nigelnaturist]

The other days of the week she probably runs a marathon or two and swims several miles.

Yesterdays ride included two segments I had never noticed before. I don't ride this route often though. I was just out joy riding anyway, but some of the times on it are very fast. Some sort of group race or ride I think. Even one other guy from my area that is, compared to me at least, a strong rider, had his best time shattered by these guys. Strava should have group and individual KOM's, how they would do it, I have no clue.

On this low traffic segment with no cars anywhere I also got close passed by some dips**t teen on a moped. He though I didn't see him coming in so close and tried to startle me with the pass, He didn't know I had a mirror in my glasses. I was watching him the entire time. It was very close, I could feel the air from it, probably a foot or so away. Being the kind and gentle person that I am I didn't stick out my fist out and knock him off or even spit, but next time he won't wont be so lucky. I wonder if he has ever felt the wind turbulence of a full size F150 pick up truck close passing him at about 65 mph.

There are ways you can create your own groups, and those you follow, and show these as default settings, its what I do with the people I follow around here.
I had one young pup on a scooter pip me as he passed, thing is he piped to soon so I did stick my fist out, made him swerve, mind you where it was they are all plonkers (sorry for those that live in Knottingley that drive/ride safely but I think you know what I mean).
I had some close passes today, but it is an everyday occurrence, I just try and put myself safe and then others.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

I thought we all just competed against ourselves?

So is this why you are always top on my following list in mileage then.

 

[Mo1959]

There is a lass here that beats me often, and her partner wipes the floor with me, get on well with them though and both are young and good luck to them. I do keep tell you Mo you do need rest, but look at it this way, I bet she hasn't covered the distance you have.

Might be something to experiment with next year. Now that I have a good base mileage I could try cutting the amount of rides back next year but working harder on the ones I do. We shall see. I suppose it is all the experimenting that keeps it interesting. On the other hand, I might forget all about challenges and speeds and become more of a cycling tourist and explore some new areas. Who knows....just go with the flow the older you get.

 

[Supersuperleeds]

So is this why you are always top on my following list in mileage then.

I keep chasing myself, but can never seem to catch up

 

[Stonechat]

Might be something to experiment with next year. Now that I have a good base mileage I could try cutting the amount of rides back next year but working harder on the ones I do. We shall see. I suppose it is all the experimenting that keeps it interesting. On the other hand, I might forget all about challenges and speeds and become more of a cycling tourist and explore some new areas. Who knows....just go with the flow the older you get.

I was wondering what I should be doing- set a goal or something
Done one - 40 mile ride
50 is the next
But may not be so soon, and not so hilly
Need to build up my strength a bit more
I am always likely to be doing more 10s and 20s so may always find the longer ones a push
However I have to say the 27 or so mile rides don't dent me o much so must be getting better

 

[Mo1959]

I was wondering what I should be doing- set a goal or something
Done one - 40 mile ride
50 is the next
But may not be so soon, and not so hilly
Need to build up my strength a bit more
I am always likely to be doing more 10s and 20s so may always find the longer ones a push
However I have to say the 27 or so mile rides don't dent me o much so must be getting better

Must admit I actually enjoy 25 - 30 mile rides the most myself. Maybe for your first 50 you could do what someone on here suggested to me and break it up. Maybe go out for a 30 mile loop, pop back home for a quick bite to eat and then go back out for another 20 mile loop. It would probably feel easier psychologically but you would still be putting the miles in.

 

[Biggler]

http://www.strava.com/activities/85315671
Felt good, broke 14mph for the first time I don't think I'll be making the jump to 15mph average any time soon though... maybe if I bought a road bike. hmmm.

I hope the weather stays as good as it is tonight for the weekend, next to no wind. I may not get a chance to get out on the again but hopefully you guys can benefit from it!

 

[Biggler]

Maybe go out for a 30 mile loop, pop back home for a quick bite to eat and then go back out for another 20 mile loop.

Or find a nice country pub 25miles away for a light lunch!

 

[Mo1959]

http://www.strava.com/activities/85315671
Felt good, broke 14mph for the first time I don't think I'll be making the jump to 15mph average any time soon though... maybe if I bought a road bike. hmmm.

I hope the weather stays as good as it is tonight for the weekend, next to no wind. I may not get a chance to get out on the again but hopefully you guys can benefit from it!

Well done on breaking the 14mph. Send your good weather up here please. It is to be foggy right up until after lunchtime tomorrow!

 

[Stonechat]

http://www.strava.com/activities/85315671
Felt good, broke 14mph for the first time I don't think I'll be making the jump to 15mph average any time soon though... maybe if I bought a road bike. hmmm.

I hope the weather stays as good as it is tonight for the weekend, next to no wind. I may not get a chance to get out on the again but hopefully you guys can benefit from it!

I am out again on Sunday hopefully
I have done 14 average for a 10 mile run
I find things that slow me down - Traffic/lights/ other users who are on foot(just as much right to be there as me)/ and using Strava, it doesn't Note when I stop for a brief break or whatever.
Sure I could reach 15 or 16 for 10 miler with no bother it it was all clear

 

[Nigelnaturist]

Must admit I actually enjoy 25 - 30 mile rides the most myself. Maybe for your first 50 you could do what someone on here suggested to me and break it up. Maybe go out for a 30 mile loop, pop back home for a quick bite to eat and then go back out for another 20 mile loop. It would probably feel easier psychologically but you would still be putting the miles in.

Thats what I did to do a 100 miles in one day.

http://www.strava.com/activities/85315671
Felt good, broke 14mph for the first time I don't think I'll be making the jump to 15mph average any time soon though... maybe if I bought a road bike. hmmm.

I hope the weather stays as good as it is tonight for the weekend, next to no wind. I may not get a chance to get out on the again but hopefully you guys can benefit from it!

a stiff 7 mph east s.e wind here today, well done on getting above 14mph, it does come in fits and starts

 

[Nigelnaturist]

I am out again on Sunday hopefully
I have done 14 average for a 10 mile run
I find things that slow me down - Traffic/lights/ other users who are on foot(just as much right to be there as me)/ and using Strava, it doesn't Note when I stop for a brief break or whatever.
Sure I could reach 15 or 16 for 10 miler with no bother it it was all clear

Start riding solely on the road

 

[Nigelnaturist]

@Mo1959 I see you catching me up again over on the log.