Phoenix Lincs
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I did some research and still not sure I've got it 100% in my bonce, but good link above @50000tears
Show us your.......newbie progress! [4 Sep 2012 - 4 Oct 2014]
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Stonechat
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- Staines, Middlesex
I looked at the British Cycling beginners training guide - even that is too serious for me (and don't have the time at present, with elderly parents issues)
However I am sure understanding it will help me a little
Cannot always predict when next opportunity for a decent cycle will be,
BrianEvesham
Mask is gone!
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- South Littleton, Evesham.
Wow that was Blardy cold. Wanted to go out further but wimped out.
http://www.strava.com/activities/97167485
http://www.strava.com/activities/97167485
Mo1959
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I must have sent the cold down there! Lol. The frost lifted here but it rained instead and still wasn't exactly mild. Can't seem to get a heat back into my bones.
BrianEvesham
Mask is gone!
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- South Littleton, Evesham.
Dived into a hot bath when I got back Mo.
This was my effort from Sunday.
http://www.strava.com/activities/96796471
It should have been more like 18 miles but I didn't realise until I was having a little rest stop after 6 miles (and my first proper hill!!!) that I hadn't turned my Strava on on my phone....doh!!!
Anyways, it was a new route for me and I really enjoyed it. It's amazing what you find when you're out and about on the bike - I didn't know half those country lanes existed....and they're on my doorstep!!
http://www.strava.com/activities/96796471
It should have been more like 18 miles but I didn't realise until I was having a little rest stop after 6 miles (and my first proper hill!!!) that I hadn't turned my Strava on on my phone....doh!!!
Anyways, it was a new route for me and I really enjoyed it. It's amazing what you find when you're out and about on the bike - I didn't know half those country lanes existed....and they're on my doorstep!!
50000tears
Senior Member
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- Weymouth, Dorset
In the very underwhelming work gym today on the exercise bike of course. Very uncomfortable machine with only one position remotely tolerable but still has some OK features that at least allow me to work hard at the level I want. Warm up led into 3 x 7 minute threshold efforts with 3 minute spinning rests in between. Sounds easy but hurt like hell, which I always take as a good sign!
RWright
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- North Carolina
Crazy weather here at the moment. Yesterday I was riding and the temperature was at the freezing mark 32 F, today I went out several hours later than yesterday, and in the dark and it was 61 F. It was raining when I rode tonight and clear and sunny when I was riding yesterday. There are winter storm warnings to the west of me tonight and a tornado watch to the east. 
It was very windy on the ride and it was slow going with the blowing rain but it was a great ride. I took the rain unit out and it handled it with no problem. The feeling I get from riding with a tailwind on the old Raleigh is hard to beat. Stable, smooth, quiet, comfortable, just a nice feeling...even knowing that if I have to grab a handful of brakes that I won't be stopping anytime in the near future.
The closest feeling to it that I have experienced is sailing in one of those small Sunfish sailboats with a really nice breeze at my back. Sort of that feeling of freedom that hopefully everyone experiences at least once in their lives.
I overdressed with sweatshirt, sweatpants over my riding shorts, and a thin water resistant jacket and baseball cap, I got hot quickly but the rain soon saturated everything (after I unzipped the jacket) and I was fine. I was having such a good time I decided to ride a few miles more than I intended when I set off and pick up some Chinese food rather than cook anything, since I got a late start.
It was very windy on the ride and it was slow going with the blowing rain but it was a great ride. I took the rain unit out and it handled it with no problem. The feeling I get from riding with a tailwind on the old Raleigh is hard to beat. Stable, smooth, quiet, comfortable, just a nice feeling...even knowing that if I have to grab a handful of brakes that I won't be stopping anytime in the near future.
The closest feeling to it that I have experienced is sailing in one of those small Sunfish sailboats with a really nice breeze at my back. Sort of that feeling of freedom that hopefully everyone experiences at least once in their lives.I overdressed with sweatshirt, sweatpants over my riding shorts, and a thin water resistant jacket and baseball cap, I got hot quickly but the rain soon saturated everything (after I unzipped the jacket) and I was fine. I was having such a good time I decided to ride a few miles more than I intended when I set off and pick up some Chinese food rather than cook anything, since I got a late start.
Mo1959
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- Perthshire,Scotland
@RWright Sounds like a great ride Rocky. You made it sound really fun.......especially the bit about the sailboats
I know what you mean about the weather. Not quite so extreme here but after being minus five the other morning, it is around plus eight this morning
Pretty overcast and a slight breeze picking up but I will try and get a few miles in. Just don't seem to be enjoying it all that much at the moment. Hopefully just the time of year and will pick up again in the spring.
I think it's only reading about good rides like yours that keeps me going so keep up the ride reports
I know what you mean about the weather. Not quite so extreme here but after being minus five the other morning, it is around plus eight this morning
Pretty overcast and a slight breeze picking up but I will try and get a few miles in. Just don't seem to be enjoying it all that much at the moment. Hopefully just the time of year and will pick up again in the spring.I think it's only reading about good rides like yours that keeps me going so keep up the ride reports
Stonechat
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- Staines, Middlesex
Oh dear @Mo1959 sounds a bit despondent@RWright Sounds like a great ride Rocky. You made it sound really fun.......especially the bit about the sailboats
I know what you mean about the weather. Not quite so extreme here but after being minus five the other morning, it is around plus eight this morning
I think it's only reading about good rides like yours that keeps me going so keep up the ride reports
I am quite limited at present so value every opportunity to ride
Today definitiley have a short ride - my weekly ride to Chertsey and the weather is OK
If I get out a touch early I will add a mile or so, cannot do so coming back as going out this afternoon.
Though I will remain busy with parents affairs for some months ahead, after next Tuesday may be able to schedule in a ride or too
However the weather up there must be a problem. Your pics the other day looked nice. Not that it is not nice here near the THames.
Mo1959
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- Perthshire,Scotland
I always seem to get a bit melancholy at this time of the year for some reason
Never mind, got out and managed 23 miles. Bit breezy and the roads were filthy but it was lovely and mild.Hope you enjoy your ride later too and manage to add a few miles to your tally. It must be quite therapeutic for you when you have the worries of your parents affairs.
Nigelnaturist
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- Pontefract
Sorry I haven't been around, missed over a week due to extended family problems (read that as week from hell), in all this my garmin has gone missing, can't be 100% sure, but as it is only ever three places, on the bike in my pocket or the computer desk, and as one of them does have a reputation, and the kids well lets say they are kids.
I will try and catch, but i still three days of house repairs to do.
I will try and catch, but i still three days of house repairs to do.
BrianEvesham
Mask is gone!
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- South Littleton, Evesham.
Sorry to here this Nigel, hope things pick up soon.
Stonechat
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- Staines, Middlesex
Managed abiut 10.6 miles today on usual Chertsey trip with pannier
Only recorded 6.6 miles of it
http://www.strava.com/activities/97334402
Busy tomorrow
@Nigelnaturist hope the Garmin turns up
Family matters have been occyupying much of my time - in my case my elderly parents
Hope you are able to get out again, I find it clears the head after a difficult day
Only recorded 6.6 miles of it
http://www.strava.com/activities/97334402
Busy tomorrow
@Nigelnaturist hope the Garmin turns up
Family matters have been occyupying much of my time - in my case my elderly parents
Hope you are able to get out again, I find it clears the head after a difficult day
RWright
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- North Carolina
@Nigelnaturist bummer about the Garmin, hopefully it turns up soon. Good luck getting things sorted at home.
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