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

[SpokeyDokey]

Cancelled my day in the mountains as weather forecast was so bad - but woke up to an ok day. Bit windy and raining steady but not the Big Storm predicted - seriously, that is one strange occupation (weather forecasting) - I guess they don't have to rely on performance bonuses!

@Nigelnaturist - house renovation looks good!

 

[Naemeth]

Bike is going off for a service tomorrow, should be all better once it's out

 

[SWSteve]

@Stonechat sorry to hear of your loss

 

[BrianEvesham]

As everyone has said, @Stonechat sorry to hear of your loss

 

[PhilDawson8270]

My weekly brew ride tonight, was going good, and was on target for my <30minute return journey, however left later this evening and it appears to have gotten much colder.

Outward journey was averaged at 13.4mph over 7 miles
http://www.strava.com/activities/100997915

I was aiming for a sub 30 minute return journey home, however got caught out on a cold wet road at home, and the front end slipped away at around 15mph, doesn't look like too much damage, and only aesthetic damage to my body, but crashing in tights is definitely going to be sore tomorrow.
http://www.strava.com/activities/100997913

I DID manage to do it under 30 mins (ride time) at an average of 14.4mph, may call me a bit sadistic, but light hearted, I find it amusing in the analysis that at 6.8miles distance, you see the speed go from 15 to 0 almost instantly! lol

Additionally, any advice is greatly appreciated here,
http://www.cyclechat.net/threads/crash-damage.145877/#post-2830301

 

[Exile]

Will not be on the forum for a few days as Dad sadly passed away today

Condolences from me and my other half, our thoughts are with you and your family.

 

[50000tears]

@Stonechat so sorry to hear of your loss. Never a good time for such tragedy but at this time of year it must be especially painful. Take care.

 

[Phoenix Lincs]

Will not be on the forum for a few days as Dad sadly passed away today

Sorry for your loss. There's never a good time, but Christmas does feel a particularly harsh time. Sending thoughts and virtual hugs your way x

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[Mo1959]

Forced myself out the door to do a short run on the MTB. Loads of standing water on the roads, most of it very muddy. I had fitted a new chain yesterday so wanted to at least try it out anyway. Seems much smoother and changing better apart from a couple of the higher gears so the cassette probably needs changed too. Will have to wait just now though. It is easy enough to avoid the gears that aren't so good.

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Forced myself out the door to do a short run on the MTB. Loads of standing water on the roads, most of it very muddy. I had fitted a new chain yesterday so wanted to at least try it out anyway. Seems much smoother and changing better apart from a couple of the higher gears so the cassette probably needs changed too. Will have to wait just now though. It is easy enough to avoid the gears that aren't so good.

No ice? We had loads this morning, so was out on the machine gun tyres.

 

[Mo1959]

No ice? We had loads this morning, so was out on the machine gun tyres.

Nope just very wet roads and a chilly breeze with rain blowing through it. Snow has come further down the hills today though. Lots more strong winds forecast

 

[Naemeth]

Having been serviced, the bike is riding like an absolute dream. Going to book in a maintenance course for the new year which should help me keep it like this for longer

 

[AndyPeace]

Tip of the day...
when cycling into town to buy a suit, take your pants! ...Lead to a somewhat embarrassing but funny conversation as I dashed out the changing room in need of buying some undies!

 

[SWSteve]

 

[SpokeyDokey]

Nice car!



Bike looks terrific too!