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

[Supersuperleeds]

Cold and wet in Leicester this morning, but not windy, so extended the ride as tomorrows forecast looks awful. First metric century for a while and pretty sure the first one on the commuter bike.

Bike is filthy and it can stay like that for now as it gets dirty quicker than I can clean it, mickled the chain though. Time for a cup of tea and breakfast.

http://www.strava.com/activities/101946930

 

[Reece]

Cold and wet in Leicester this morning, but not windy, so extended the ride as tomorrows forecast looks awful.

Forecast would be looking bad tomorrow as it's when I was planning to get out. I'm off till the 2nd now so hoping to get out as much as possible.

Been looking after the kids yesterday and today as the girlfriend started her new job yesterday at the hospital and working 13 hour shifts both days

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Forecast would be looking bad tomorrow as it's when I was planning to get out. I'm off till the 2nd now so hoping to get out as much as possible.

Been looking after the kids yesterday and today as the girlfriend started her new job yesterday at the hospital and working 13 hour shifts both days

Forecast to be windy again from tonight (27 mph per BBC), though they are now predicting sunshine tomorrow instead of the rain they were saying a couple of days ago

 

[stevey]

Kept of the alcohol successfully this year though.

Well done @BrianEvesham

I am quite impressed as a treat i had 1 glass of reduced alcohol wine.... even more so that i made it last 7.5 hrs....

 

[stevey]

Glad i didn't stuff myself yesterday though done a gentle 18 miles with the o/h felt really good, will try and get out again later as well.

http://www.strava.com/activities/101965601

 

[Phoenix Lincs]

I had intended to get out today but slipping on a patch of black ice whilst walking the dog frightened me enough to decide to leave it til later. Felt hungry so decided early lunch was in order so ate that, then felt the effect of my 4am wake up so had a nap and I've just woken up. It's been over a week now since I rode, but I'm trying to think of it as extended recovery and hope to get out tomorrow instead when everybody has gone home.

Happy Boxing Day everybody
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[L14M]

Went to halfords today and brought a few things, a saddle bag (self explanatory), bottle holder and some new mtb style pedals. I would buy some clipless pedals but due to my age my feet are still growing and i outgrow shoes after 6 months so it's not worth buying cycling shoes!

Here is a pic of my bike now though

I'm planning on going out tomorrow if the weather isn't bad, got sidetracked today

 

[50000tears]

Finally got out on Christmas day on very wet roads for a hilly 12 miles. Had to be super careful on the way down as if you get the hairpin corners wrong there is nothing to stop you but brick walls!

Out again today for a solid 30 miles. Was only the few stops for traffic lights that kept me off of a 17mh average so was pretty chuffed. Just need to shed these Christmas pounds I have put on now!

 

[Stonechat]

Well done @BrianEvesham

I am quite impressed as a treat i had 1 glass of reduced alcohol wine.... even more so that i made it last 7.5 hrs....

Christmas Eve we had some noce drinks before and after the meal, but yesterday and today was quite sensible. Hoping for a Sunday ride again if weather forecast stays same

 

[SpokeyDokey]

VERY WINDY & VERY WET!

 

[stevey]

The o/h is after a road bike the front runner at the moment is the triban 3 red (Limited budget).
She is 5' 7" so i am assuming a 54 " should be ok, I know these are held in high regard in the budget bracket for bike's.

Are there any women out there who ride the triban? if so how is it for sizing?

 

[Mo1959]

VERY WINDY & VERY WET!

Yuk. My Dad cheered me up....not.......by telling me that he had heard a long range forecast saying another month of wet and windy weather! I probably could have done a short ride this morning but just can't muster the enthusiasm at the moment.

I am sitting here totally undecided about going to a funeral service at 12. I only really knew the lady through meeting her with the dog but liked her a lot. Early 60,s and well known so there will be a huge attendance anyway and I wouldn't know anyone else probably.

 

[Mo1959]

The o/h is after a road bike the front runner at the moment is the triban 3 red (Limited budget).
She is 5' 7" so i am assuming a 54 " should be ok, I know these are held in high regard in the budget bracket for bike's.

Are there any women out there who ride the triban? if so how is it for sizing?

I think @SatNavSaysStraightOn rides a Triban. I am sure she will let you know. I would have thought myself a 52 would maybe be better?

 

[SatNavSaysStraightOn]

I think @SatNavSaysStraightOn rides a Triban. I am sure she will let you know. I would have thought myself a 52 would maybe be better?

The o/h is after a road bike the front runner at the moment is the triban 3 red (Limited budget).
She is 5' 7" so i am assuming a 54 " should be ok, I know these are held in high regard in the budget bracket for bike's.

Are there any women out there who ride the triban? if so how is it for sizing?

I went with the 54cm. I'm 5'6". I have had to shorten the stem and get narrower bars (narrower bars for my narrower shoulders - it comes with 44cm width bars by default - way too wide for most women IMO. There is a 51cm bike model, but I didn't want the 650b size wheels it has on it. The normal road bike wheels start with the 54cm model. The switch to a very short stem which has been fine for me.

 

[stevey]

I went with the 54cm. I'm 5'6". I have had to shorten the stem and get narrower bars (narrower bars for my narrower shoulders - it comes with 44cm width bars by default - way too wide for most women IMO. There is a 51cm bike model, but I didn't want the 650b size wheels it has on it. The normal road bike wheels start with the 54cm model. The switch to a very short stem which has been fine for me.

Thank you @SatNavSaysStraightOn much appricated