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

[BrianEvesham]

Is it anything to do with this?

Thanks, I'm working on it !

 

[Stonechat]

Got nice run in today. Including the little bit where I forgot to start mavigation on the gps, total was 35.2 miles
This is second longest run since my return to cycling and a way of forgetting about the pain of the last week

Here is the main part
http://www.strava.com/activities/101383939
34.9 miles at 13.7 mph

There were 2 things which slowed me down, going through Slough on the way back (lots of traffic lights etc), and going into some gusty winds near the end.
Wento Burnham Beeches which is very attractive as are the villages and countryside in that area. Not been my usual cycling area before

 

[BrianEvesham]

Is it anything to do with this?

Thanks for this link and the links contained therein.
I fought the PC and I WON!
Anyway....
The rain was hammering down as I said earlier but I had to go out this morning as it's my only window for awhile so I applied rule 5 and got kitted up and wheeled the bike out and lo and behold in the space of a few minutes the rain stopped and the clouds blew over (yes it's windy as well!) and the sun came out, I couldn't believe it.

http://www.strava.com/activities/101390211

It was windy still but the sun stayed out for the whole ride. Yes I got soaked as the roads were awash and I still have no mudguards.
No chance till Friday at the earliest now.

 

[morrisman]

Went to Tesco's this morning, 14 mile round trip, to buy wrapping paper and sticky tape. Really glad I went on the bike the roads and, especially, Tesco's car park were rammed I did it all in 1:15 including the shopping

 

[BrianEvesham]

I got some Tenn ones very tight - can get a size or two sizes larger

I struggled with the sizing on these tenn overshoes. I'm a size 11 but Size 10/11 was impossibly tight, a real struggle to get on but never really fitted together on the Velcro. So I ordered 11/12 thinking it would be ok. Wrong! These were so big they would have fitted over my Wellies.
I'm now looking at the toe cover slip on things as an alternative.
Here are some pics for comparison;

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Went to Tesco's this morning, 14 mile round trip, to buy wrapping paper and sticky tape. Really glad I went on the bike the roads and, especially, Tesco's car park were rammed I did it all in 1:15 including the shopping

Similar to me yesterday, I went to Aldi, 8 mile round trip, even though there was another only 1.5 miles away.

 

[Supersuperleeds]

I struggled with the sizing on these tenn overshoes. I'm a size 11 but Size 10/11 was impossibly tight, a real struggle to get on but never really fitted together on the Velcro. So I ordered 11/12 thinking it would be ok. Wrong! These were so big they would have fitted over my Wellies.
I'm now looking at the toe cover slip on things as an alternative.
Here are some pics for comparison;

One of them must be sized wrongly.

 

[SpokeyDokey]

Now't happening here. Weather has been bombed out last few days (wain, rain, hail, sleet) and still blowing a hoolie out there as I type.

I just can't get motivated to get out in this pants weather - I love my cycling when I do get out but it's not that important to me.

 

[SWSteve]

http://www.strava.com/activities/101217597

This is what I did yesterday, the first time out on the new bike. Speed may have been higher if I didn't decide to go out and cycle up that hill after 5 minutes...and it was the first time on any bike in about 8 weeks. Should come back with time, and once these pounds I've put on come back off

 

[puffinbilly]

@Stonechat My condolences for your sad loss. I'm in a similar situation with elderly parents - one with major care needs, so feel for you.

One of the things about this forum is that you begin to feel you know people - a very friendly relaxed forum.

Have done very little in December probably 120 miles so far - dropping from 400 a month need to find the time to ride again.

One question - how do you get the cyclinglog in your sig? I'll be the first to commit for 2014 and target 5000 miles - ok @Supersuperleeds I know that's only a weekend outing for you but I have to start somewhere

 

[Mo1959]

@puffinbilly if you look just below Site Support you will see a "how do I ......." Thread which gives step by step instructions for making the cycle log ticker.

 

[Supersuperleeds]

@Stonechat My condolences for your sad loss. I'm in a similar situation with elderly parents - one with major care needs, so feel for you.

One of the things about this forum is that you begin to feel you know people - a very friendly relaxed forum.

Have done very little in December probably 120 miles so far - dropping from 400 a month need to find the time to ride again.

One question - how do you get the cyclinglog in your sig? I'll be the first to commit for 2014 and target 5000 miles - ok @Supersuperleeds I know that's only a weekend outing for you but I have to start somewhere

5,000 miles is far better than 99.99% of the population and is a very good target to go for.

 

[Mo1959]

Well, I missed a two hour window when I could have got out. Was fair, mildish and reasonably calm. However, dog is always desperate to get out on a Monday morning after being cooped up over at Dad's yesterday and fed so many tit bits! So, just back with her and the forecast was spot on. Wind starting to pick up, getting darker and rain/sleet just starting Oh well, not sure how keen I was to actually get out anyway.

 

[stevey]

Torrential rain here so an enforced turbo day today.

 

[SpokeyDokey]

Just a walk around the village today - river is getting very high.

Full waterproofs on as it is torrential again - not very nice walk really but it burn't off about 10 calories which = 1 crafty look at the lemon meringue teasing me in the fridge.