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

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Stonechat

Stonechat

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Staines, Middlesex
Family matters taken up too much time today for any cycling
Tomorrow I go for a spin, by bike if hopefully no rain.
I remain concerned that my knee probs may have been wrong position, but I did check at it seemed to be OK. Not really sure about the back/forward adjustment of the saddle though
 
morrisman

morrisman

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Finally gone and done it:

http://connect.garmin.com/activity/390997895

First time I have managed the climbs in both directions, yes I know its only 820 feet but it's hard when you are old and knackered like me.
 
Goonerobes

Goonerobes

Its okay to be white
Location
Wiltshire
stevey said:
Remembered the garmin this time... :rolleyes:
Felt good to get out

http://www.strava.com/activities/89269004

On another note was shoes would people recommend for spd pedals? (pref MTB shoes)
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Well done for getting out in the dark @stevey , too many pot holes on most of my routes to risk that!

I've had these shoes for the past year, not MTB shoes but very comfy & a good all-rounder. (& on offer at my LBS at the moment!)
 
Leescfc79

Leescfc79

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Location
Essex
Reece said:
You're not the only one mate. I've been out once in 9weeks. The once being the Tour of Britain pro 100mile ride which nearly got the better off me (not clever riding 100miles and 7500ft of climbing after 4 weeks out of the saddle). Whole of September was manic at work with lots of 10hour plus shifts and one 3am-5pm shift trying to get all the new cars ready for fleet sales etc, which made me tired and didn't help on the cycling front.

Started to become second nature of just laying in bed now as feels like an age since last rode the Road bike. Determined to get out this weekend though!!!
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I have the same issues, had a back back for a while so didn't get out for nearly a month and then I really lost my get up and go, what makes it harder is because I've not been out much when I do go out and struggle to get decent speeds it makes me feel less like going out again next time as I seem to have lost 2 mph off my average speed but while trying harder!!

I have decided this week to take a back to basics approach and not worry about speed/distance etc and just enjoy it, my fitness will return I am sure, I also need to lose the extra weight I've put on over the last few weeks so even when I can't get out I will try and do 30 mins on the turbo.
 
GreigM

GreigM

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Location
Cowdenbeath, Fife
Not too bad a day up here, wind is picking up a bit but got out for 20 miles at least it stayed dry ^_^ - http://www.strava.com/activities/89393655

Adjusted my seat back a touch last night and never had any grief from my knee today. I do like to take a few pics when out and about (normally when my legs are telling me to find the nearest bus stop) so here is today's - It's Loch Leven famous for keeping Mary Queen of Scots captive, nice place even if the weather is not so great.

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Stonechat

Stonechat

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Staines, Middlesex
Been v nice late afternoon but can't get out now so hoping for tomorrow - sure Mrs Stonechat has some jobs as well for me to do
(To be hones I know the jobs, but I could postpone themwithout worrying)
 
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