Nigelnaturist
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Not made 15 avg for the month yet, I just seem to be getting slower, and strava wants 1250Km they didn't want that much in April or May or June
Show us your.......newbie progress! [4 Sep 2012 - 4 Oct 2014]
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Mo1959
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Just coz they want it doesn't mean you have to do it!
Be lucky if I do 125 never mind 1250 this month! Forecast is saying widespread frost again tonight which will mean glistening roads in the morning again. Not too bothered though as I am quite enjoying taking it easy.
Nigelnaturist
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I will do it, means an easy Dec then what ever they want in Dec. It will mean about 400 miles in Dec for me to do.Just coz they want it doesn't mean you have to do it!
Exile
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In the words of one Bender Bending Rodríguez "I'm back, baby!"
Got my new bike today, courtesy of the other half and his unending generosity. After looking at a variety of bikes (just what is the accepted collective noun for bikes?
) we narrowed the field drastically (there's been a lot of "meh" from me this last week or so, along with a fair bit of "How much?!" from the OH) to the point where I had managed to pick just one bike each from Evans, Halfords and Decathlon.
Long story short, through a detailed selection process, part of which was a scientific cost-benefit analysis, I decided the bike which looked prettiest and felt most comfortable on my bottom was the B'Twin NeWork 5, and so I left my local Decathlon with one and, resisting the massive urge to jump on it right outside the store, I decided to keep the OH company and get a train back to Manchester city centre, from where I'd then ride the bike back there, which I promptly did.
They were the best three miles I've cycled, even if I was dressed completely inappropriately for cycling and the conditions in general (wearing jeans, boots and a heavy jacket in what can only be described as a monsoon). No helmet or gloves, either, and the heavy rain seemed to bring out the lunatic drivers so did feel a little (OK, a lot) vulnerable at times. Also, managed to beat the OH home, getting back less than two minutes before him
. Not sure if that's more to do with my speed or the shocking state of public transportation and rush-hour traffic...
Now looking forwards to giving the bike a proper shakedown run tomorrow, and the weather forecast looks good for it too!
Got my new bike today, courtesy of the other half and his unending generosity. After looking at a variety of bikes (just what is the accepted collective noun for bikes?
) we narrowed the field drastically (there's been a lot of "meh" from me this last week or so, along with a fair bit of "How much?!" from the OH) to the point where I had managed to pick just one bike each from Evans, Halfords and Decathlon. Long story short, through a detailed selection process, part of which was a scientific cost-benefit analysis, I decided the bike which looked prettiest and felt most comfortable on my bottom was the B'Twin NeWork 5, and so I left my local Decathlon with one and, resisting the massive urge to jump on it right outside the store, I decided to keep the OH company and get a train back to Manchester city centre, from where I'd then ride the bike back there, which I promptly did.
They were the best three miles I've cycled, even if I was dressed completely inappropriately for cycling and the conditions in general (wearing jeans, boots and a heavy jacket in what can only be described as a monsoon). No helmet or gloves, either, and the heavy rain seemed to bring out the lunatic drivers so did feel a little (OK, a lot) vulnerable at times. Also, managed to beat the OH home, getting back less than two minutes before him
. Not sure if that's more to do with my speed or the shocking state of public transportation and rush-hour traffic...Now looking forwards to giving the bike a proper shakedown run tomorrow, and the weather forecast looks good for it too!
RWright
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Exile, congrats on the new bike 
Have fun on it.
It was nice here today, sunshine and just a little breezy. I did one of my favorite country roads and it was great, except for one incident. I went by some corn fields and a few of those big corn harvester machines were doing what they do and a tractor was plowing up the field behind them too. There were corn cobs all over the road, had a little fun trying to dodge them, only hit a few and didn't get wiped out so I consider the ride a success. It was a good day for a ride here.
Have fun on it.It was nice here today, sunshine and just a little breezy. I did one of my favorite country roads and it was great, except for one incident. I went by some corn fields and a few of those big corn harvester machines were doing what they do and a tractor was plowing up the field behind them too. There were corn cobs all over the road, had a little fun trying to dodge them, only hit a few and didn't get wiped out so I consider the ride a success. It was a good day for a ride here.
Mo1959
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Well, got up looked out the bedroom window and thought it looked a reasonable morning so put the cycling gear on. Went through to get the coffee on and looked out the front and the road is glistening 
I can put up with most weather but I'm scared on the ice......and now the wind is picking up too! I think I am getting like @SpokeyDokey and getting a bit fed up of this already and we are only into the first week in November 
I can put up with most weather but I'm scared on the ice......and now the wind is picking up too! I think I am getting like @SpokeyDokey and getting a bit fed up of this already and we are only into the first week in November
Nigelnaturist
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Just ordered a wide angle lens converter for the Cree light.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261315451989?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:VRI&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2661
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261315451989?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:VRI&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2661
GreigM
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Well, got up looked out the bedroom window and thought it looked a reasonable morning so put the cycling gear on. Went through to get the coffee on and looked out the front and the road is glistening
Not frosty down this way today but windy so doubt I would be heading out anyway, but I have finally caught a cold, the OH had it earlier this week and I just knew I would get it grrrr so deffo no bike at all for me while I deal with this terrible man flu
Biker Joe
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I wish you a very speedy recovery.Not frosty down this way today but windy so doubt I would be heading out anyway, but I have finally caught a cold, the OH had it earlier this week and I just knew I would get it grrrr so deffo no bike at all for me while I deal with this terrible man flu
stevey
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Stuck at work, outside no wind no rain sun's out.... Defiantly out tonight
Supersuperleeds
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Stop buying stuff for the light! My bank manager is getting upset with me. Again let me know how you get on with it.
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Supersuperleeds
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Took a detour this morning to go up Saddington Hill.
http://www.strava.com/activities/93681145#1976868152
It is much steeper than the 5.5% average Strava give is and much steeper than the 10% steepest part Strava gives it.
Anyway got up it on the Sirrus with a 45l rucksack on my back, though I was telling myself it was a stupid detour half way up. How the KOm did it at 20mph I don't know
http://www.strava.com/activities/93681145#1976868152
It is much steeper than the 5.5% average Strava give is and much steeper than the 10% steepest part Strava gives it.
Anyway got up it on the Sirrus with a 45l rucksack on my back, though I was telling myself it was a stupid detour half way up. How the KOm did it at 20mph I don't know
Supersuperleeds
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Well, got up looked out the bedroom window and thought it looked a reasonable morning so put the cycling gear on. Went through to get the coffee on and looked out the front and the road is glistening
Marathon Winters - will keep you going until the snow hits.
Nigelnaturist
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Ordered some overshoes as well.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00FOQBFI6/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Supersuperleeds
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Already got some, thankfully, though they did no good in last nights rain.
Swivel mount just turned up for the light, so that will be tonights job - or more than likely it will sit in my bag until Saturday
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