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

[Nigelnaturist]

Just had a look at my last 7 days, I hadn't realised I had cycled so far.
I still can't seem to get it over 3,000 for the last 90 days.

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Just had a look at my last 7 days, I hadn't realised I had cycled so far.
I still can't seem to get it over 3,000 for the last 90 days.

How far have you gone in the last 7 days?

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Just an update went to local decathlon show the o/h the tribans, does not like the colour..... so i have given up for now when she see's one she likes i'll know
On the other hand i have whittled down my choice of N+1 bikes to these

http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Merida-Race-Lite-904-2013-Road-Bike_55258.htm

http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Cannondale-Caad8-Tiagra-2013-Road-Bike_56418.htm

http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Giant-Defy-1-2014-Road-Bike_64838.htm

http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Felt-F75-2014-Road-Bike_67291.htm

Unfortunatly LBs by me doesn't stock any of these and the other one doesn't allow test rides.....

So will be a case of online ordering

I don't know why, but I do like the Cannondale bikes

 

[Nigelnaturist]

How far have you gone in the last 7 days?

Not as much as you Chris, 320 miles.

 

[stevey]

I don't know why, but I do like the Cannondale bikes

I know what you mean, this list will change I am sure when I come to ordering my new bike.

Out of the whole list it's the cannondale/merida that catch my eye but one thing I am sure of It won't be black.

 

[Mo1959]

Ooooer..........thought I felt chilly

Observations
Observed at 05:00, Friday 11 October

-1°C

3mph Westerly

Humidity: 90%

Visibility: Very Good

Pressure: 1032mb, Rising

Observation station: Strathallan

(Lat: 56.326 | Lon: -3.729)

 

[Nigelnaturist]

Ooooer..........thought I felt chilly



3mph Westerly


Pressure: 1032mb, Rising

Wish we had 3mph winds I have to got to the hospital. At least the pressure is rising thats good.
Got pipped at yesterday, at a local mini roundabout, well I thought it was at me but having quickly gone over in my mind what I had done, and could find nothing wrong I ignored it, turns out it was the O.H. letting me now she was there at a busy time, stupid b****, she could have got me killed.

 

[RWright]

Ooooer..........thought I felt chilly
-1°C

ouch

It has been cooler than normal and raining quite a bit here the past few days. Not getting much riding in. Working on the bikes a little and learning quite a few mechanical things. Also eating and gaining a little weight. My legs do feel fresh when I do get out. Forecast here is to warm up and clear up some starting this weekend.

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Not as much as you Chris, 320 miles.

320 miles in 7 days is good going

 

[GreigM]

Got 26 miles done today, the last 5 miles really seemed to kill me though and again not very quick - http://www.strava.com/activities/88343539

 

[Goonerobes]

Got 26 miles done today, the last 5 miles really seemed to kill me though and again not very quick - http://www.strava.com/activities/88343539

26 miles with that elevations good & I'm guessing by @Mo1959 s earlier post its none to warm up there in Scotland either!

 

[stevey]

Bike booked in for service tomorrow.... Should get it back Monday or Tuesday.

 

[Tcr4x4]

What a horrid day!

Had to go out regardless to hit my 50 mile a week target though.

Wind was blowing a gale, and it was a tough ride, but I got loads of PB's, a KOM on a private segment Ive made and somehow despite the wind got a average speed of 15.7mph, was was nice :-) 24.4 miles in all, mostly along the river side, so had nasty cross winds and headwinds, and got absolutely soaked! Need to invest in some wet weather gear, but last night spent £200 on some Castelli bib shorts and a set of arm and leg warmers as a present to myself as I have finally had my car insurance payout after a year waiting for it :-/

The Aldi winter jersey did well through, I didnt get too cold. The leg warmers did alright too, but my toes were freezing. I havent worn the overboots yet as I have a feeling they will interfere with clipping in and out, as the seam touches the end of the cleat.

http://www.strava.com/activities/88349230

 

[GreigM]

Here is my trusty steed, the cheap and quite rubbish Vittesse Sprint, I got it for free off my brother to use instead of my even cheaper Halfords mountain bike. I think if I had a decent bike I could go further and faster but I am still to convince SWMBO of that yet I think I have the cycling bug now so hopefully I can get a better bike in the spring as the winter should kill this one off (with some luck) I do like the gearing on this bike though which suits me at the moment and it does at least let me get out and do some miles.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

What a horrid day!

Had to go out regardless to hit my 50 mile a week target though.

Wind was blowing a gale, and it was a tough ride, but I got loads of PB's, a KOM on a private segment Ive made and somehow despite the wind got a average speed of 15.7mph, was was nice :-) 24.4 miles in all, mostly along the river side, so had nasty cross winds and headwinds, and got absolutely soaked! Need to invest in some wet weather gear, but last night spent £200 on some Castelli bib shorts and a set of arm and leg warmers as a present to myself as I have finally had my car insurance payout after a year waiting for it :-/

The Aldi winter jersey did well through, I didnt get too cold. The leg warmers did alright too, but my toes were freezing. I havent worn the overboots yet as I have a feeling they will interfere with clipping in and out, as the seam touches the end of the cleat.

http://www.strava.com/activities/88349230

Dont worry about clipping in it should be fine, I got some of the commuter ones last time and apart from being a loser fit clip in well. I did get some of the large ones this time but seemed a little tight on my shoes.