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

[Nigelnaturist]

The tape thing happens to me too. Now I only buy bar tape with no adhesive backing.

I have never bought tape with adhesive, its just I am out of practise, I can even do it without tape to finish it off, start from the top and work to the bar ends, opposite to the instructions.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

Yes I think you're right, did my usual 12 mile loop this morning & the speed came back up again, not that I really care what it is but it's good to compare.

Alan...

Likewise, I kept records to see my own personl improvement, one aim was an average of 15mph, this I have achieved, its took a long time, but I can do that over most rides I do.

 

[fivepence]

Managed to get out and test the elements this evening , in the end the wind and rain won and i bailed.

http://www.strava.com/activities/86478271

 

[RWright]

Managed to get out and test the elements this evening , in the end the wind and rain won and i bailed.

http://www.strava.com/activities/86478271

I sometimes bail after 20 miles in perfect weather. Nice job getting out.

 

[Deleted member 26715]

I have been struggling this last month to get out, it's been too hot, can only cycle before 9am or after 6:30, although I did manage to do my first 100 in a month, pathetic I know compared to some but an achievement for me, although a 3rd of it was in 1 day

Alan...

 

[SpokeyDokey]

I have been struggling this last month to get out, it's been too hot, can only cycle before 9am or after 6:30, although I did manage to do my first 100 in a month, pathetic I know compared to some but an achievement for me, although a 3rd of it was in 1 day

Alan...

Too hot! What are you an Eskimo Inuit?

Seriously, nothing wrong with 100 miles in a month. Decent distance - not everyone has the time or desire to do mega-miles. Keep at it but maybe stop wearing the seal-skins - at least whilst riding!

 

[Nigelnaturist]

I have been struggling this last month to get out, it's been too hot, can only cycle before 9am or after 6:30, although I did manage to do my first 100 in a month, pathetic I know compared to some but an achievement for me, although a 3rd of it was in 1 day

Alan...

It's not pathetic, its dam site more than most of the population does.

 

[Deleted member 26715]

Too hot! What are you an Eskimo Inuit?

No I'm 3 weeks into 4.5 weeks sentence in Orlando, believe me it isn't as good as it sounds, it's over 80 degs before 9am with 80% humidity so all riding seems to be in the dark, either set off at 6:30am & ride into the light or set off at 6:30pm & ride into the dark.

Alan...

 

[Mo1959]

Too hot! What are you an Eskimo Inuit?

Seriously, nothing wrong with 100 miles in a month. Decent distance - not everyone has the time or desire to do mega-miles. Keep at it but maybe stop wearing the seal-skins - at least whilst riding!

Don't know about seal skins, but I think a wet suit might be in order here. Absolutely chucking it down and forecast heavy rain for at least another 24 hours. I know I said I would rather cycle in rain than wind but I don't think I will be braving it tomorrow. It'll be bad enough walking the dog.

 

[SpokeyDokey]

Don't know about seal skins, but I think a wet suit might be in order here. Absolutely chucking it down and forecast heavy rain for at least another 24 hours. I know I said I would rather cycle in rain than wind but I don't think I will be braving it tomorrow. It'll be bad enough walking the dog.

Likewise here Mo - easing off a bit as I type but it was a bit Hurricane-esque out there a while back.

 

[Mo1959]

Likewise here Mo - easing off a bit as I type but it was a bit Hurricane-esque out there a while back.

Just had a quick half hour with the dog. Waterproof overtrousers and jacket required and a wet dog to towel dry on return. No doubt a repeat in the afternoon. I met a cyclist stopped looking at a map so naturally engaged in conversation He was doing a mini tour and didn't seem to be fazed by the weather. Made me feel guilty......but not that guilty that I rushed home to get the bike out.

 

[Stonechat]

Had walk with the dog too. No cycling today
It has only just started raining
Things to do and we're going out this PM

Took me a while to find the rules especialy rule 5

 

[Mo1959]

Had walk with the dog too. No cycling today
It has only just started raining
Things to do and we're going out this PM

Took me a while to find the rules especialy rule 5

I just don't read them then I can plead ignorance! Anyway, cycling for me is supposed to be fun and swishing through huge, mucky puddles wondering if there is a pothole under them waiting to break my wheels isn't fun. It's actually faired up a bit now but I have physio for my back at 2pm anyway so it will probably just be another dog walk after that. Maybe get out tomorrow if it is a bit better.

 

[Supersuperleeds]

I just don't read them then I can plead ignorance! Anyway, cycling for me is supposed to be fun and swishing through huge, mucky puddles wondering if there is a pothole under them waiting to break my wheels isn't fun. It's actually faired up a bit now but I have physio for my back at 2pm anyway so it will probably just be another dog walk after that. Maybe get out tomorrow if it is a bit better.

I hit a huge pothole yesterday morning, nearly threw me off the bike, luckily I was on the Hybrid and the tyres were to correct pressure, so no damage done.

Still windy here in Leicester, but currently dry. We are supposed to be getting the biblical rain right around the time I will be heading off home, it might be a very short ride if it is.

 

[Sillyoldman]

Did my first proper ride in the dark last night. Got out onto the dark lanes and I loved it. Don't know why I have never done it before. It was so still and quiet. Did 24 miles and I was surprised my average speed was not much less than the same route in the daylight. Will definitely be doing more night time riding.