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

[Phoenix Lincs]

Braved the drizzle and got out. Wasn't too bad a ride as it included cycling (or scooting) through town to post a card. Didn't have a 'target' or 'plan' today, just made it up as I was going along. Some of the roads were awfully muddy and I was concerned about skidding on a couple of occasions, but overall I'm fairly pleased with the data. Sausage wraps for lunch - yum yum

 

[stevey]

Can anyone recommend a decent hi-viz jacket?? (tight budget).

 

[SpokeyDokey]

Can anyone recommend a decent hi-viz jacket?? (tight budget).

Tricky as tight budget is a relative term.

Altura Blitz in Evans sale did the trick for me.

 

[Ciar]

Still at home awaiting news re work, so still not commuting but i have been getting out on the mtb, had a few decent rides lately very muddy and very wet weight is still going in the right direction as well, hope to be back and active in the next few weeks, once the work situation is fixed, at the moment just enjoying the days and doing lots of jobs along with the odd ride.

 

[BrianEvesham]

http://www.strava.com/activities/96635221

Finally out with a local group this afternoon. Very cold but enjoyed the ride.

First time I tried out the new merino socks, wow what a difference !

http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/CLOOTKMS1P/on_one_thicky_merino_socks

 

[Phoenix Lincs]

http://www.strava.com/activities/96635221

Finally out with a local group this afternoon. Very cold but enjoyed the ride.

First time I tried out the new merino socks, wow what a difference !

http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/CLOOTKMS1P/on_one_thicky_merino_socks

Ordered some socks. I hate cold feet! Thanks for the recommendation

 

[BrianEvesham]

I think they have some better deals on three packs for £9.99. They really made a difference to me. I think it's time to buy a quality merino base layer.

http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/ZXMERINO3F2/merino_base_layer_bundle

This mini bundle looks good with free postage.
http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/ZXMERINO/merino_bundle


Edit;
No I don't work for Planet X bikes !

 

[Phoenix Lincs]

I think they have some better deals on three packs for £9.99. They really made a difference to me. I think it's time to buy a quality merino base layer.

http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/ZXMERINO3F2/merino_base_layer_bundle

This mini bundle looks good with free postage.
http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/ZXMERINO/merino_bundle


Edit;
No I don't work for Planet X bikes !

Oh bum! Didn't spot the three packs and I've ordered 3 pairs for me and two for hubby.

 

[Supersuperleeds]

I had three pairs of socks on this morning and still had cold feet

@BrianEvesham I have the Aldi merino base layer and it is very warm, it doesn't look like it will last long though. I also have a Devold one that is much better quality, picked it up cheaply (£15-20ish) from sportpursuit website. They have loads of cycling stuff on there at supposedly big discounts, though someone on here as mentioned they saw some gear on there that was still cheaper to get of Amazon or ebay

 

[BrianEvesham]

Amazon, hadn't thought to look there.
Trots off to google land.

 

[Phoenix Lincs]

Hubby has decided he isn't going to cycle today, which has left me with decisions to make

Can't decide whether to do a 'follow my nose' again, do a usual route at however it pans out, or do some specific HR training, ie long and gentle, or intervals.
I'm not very fit or fast at the minute so opinions very welcome

 

[Mo1959]

Hubby has decided he isn't going to cycle today, which has left me with decisions to make

Can't decide whether to do a 'follow my nose' again, do a usual route at however it pans out, or do some specific HR training, ie long and gentle, or intervals.
I'm not very fit or fast at the minute so opinions very welcome

Afraid I won't be much help because I am struggling just to keep going just now
I think if it was me though, it would be a set off and see how you feel after four or five miles. If the legs are feeling good and the weather is decent you could explore a bit. Look forward to hearing what you do

 

[stevey]

My little ride this morning ...
Just gotta keep the legs moving, although after 5 miles felt like going home but persevered.
http://www.strava.com/activities/96800437

 

[Reece]

Out for a steady Sunday morning ride with 2 friends. however didn't go to plan.

After the cafe at the halfway point 1 friend started to struggle. He's not been out in a few weeks and spent a long day in London yesterday. we pulled over and he rang family to come fetch him. Set off to meet them but at the next junction my other friend turned first and slid off on a greasy patch of road. He couldn't move and struggling with pain in his leg, ankle and hand. At least 3 cars pulled up and offered support, luckily one being a district nurse and all got him wrapped up waiting for the ambulance and police (ambulance taking nearly 45mins to get there). Ended up about an hour in total til he was off in the ambulance, and they believe nothing was broken but needed an x-ray to confirm.. My other friend got picked up and took both bikes with hm and I rode the last 25 odd miles home.

Really has sent it home just how quick and unexpectedly things can go wrong. Wasn't even me who came off but knocked my confidence (which showed in the corners all the way home).

http://app.strava.com/activities/96823319

Now off to finally sort insurance etc for myself as been putting it off every time I think about getting it.

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Out for a steady Sunday morning ride with 2 friends. however didn't go to plan.

After the cafe at the halfway point 1 friend started to struggle. He's not been out in a few weeks and spent a long day in London yesterday. we pulled over and he rang family to come fetch him. Set off to meet them but at the next junction my other friend turned first and slid off on a greasy patch of road. He couldn't move and struggling with pain in his leg, ankle and hand. At least 3 cars pulled up and offered support, luckily one being a district nurse and all got him wrapped up waiting for the ambulance and police (ambulance taking nearly 45mins to get there). Ended up about an hour in total til he was off in the ambulance, and they believe nothing was broken but needed an x-ray to confirm.. My other friend got picked up and took both bikes with hm and I rode the last 25 odd miles home.

Really has sent it home just how quick and unexpectedly things can go wrong. Wasn't even me who came off but knocked my confidence (which showed in the corners all the way home).

http://app.strava.com/activities/96823319

Now off to finally sort insurance etc for myself as been putting it off every time I think about getting it.

Hope your mate is okay