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

[Leescfc79]

Went out for my first ride of 2014 this morning, had to go out early due to other commitments, was a bit scary early on and had to walk about half a mile down a local road called Watery Lane, it was pure sheet ice and hard to stay upright walking.

Cleared a a bit on the main roads but took it nice and steady.

http://app.strava.com/activities/105819529

 

[Phoenix Lincs]

Didn't get out at all today

BUT, entered myself and hubby into Nottingham Cycle Live event in June. Just doing the 50 mile version this year, but hopefully the weather will be better this year than when I did the 100 version last year. And it's a step up for Dave who I've also entered for the Wiggle No Excuses 40miler in March.
Woo hoo, 2 events we can both cycle!

 

[Naemeth]

Looking into cycle computers, how is this one?

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/garmin/edge-200-gps-ec030618

Want to be able to upload and track progress (probably on Strava), get average speed / time spent cycling / distance / calories and GPS is handy

 

[Reece]

I've also entered for the Wiggle No Excuses 40miler in March.
Woo hoo, 2 events we can both cycle!

May pass each other then as I'm doing it again this year. Hoping for better weather this year to actually get to do the 80 mile epic route. There was an excuse by Wiggle last year haha

 

[Leescfc79]

May pass each other then as I'm doing it again this year. Hoping for better weather this year to actually get to do the 80 mile epic route. There was an excuse by Wiggle last year haha

I did the 40 last year, signed up for the 80 this time but will see how the weather is, can't be no worse than last year.

 

[SWSteve]

Went out earlier today with gf. It was her first ride clipped in, and she's struggling with confidence with them after falling at a junction. I'm hoping we can keep going out and she'll learn how to use them.

http://www.strava.com/activities/105771303

 

[philcr]

third ride of 2014 today. 32 miles with some undulating road surfaces. Totalled 56 miles in the last seven days which brings me to a quarter of the distance travelled since i got the bike in august 2013.

happy days

 

[puffinbilly]

Wanted to do a decent ride today but too frosty/ icy to risk it first thing - so with other things to do later in the day decided on a spin class.....thought this would be fine - a quick 45 minutes -I've never done a spin class before. Let's just say that it's fortunate that I'm not in the Thames valley or I would have contributed to the flooding!
Really enjoyed it though but no wind and disappointed at the end to find I'd not moved -some of the scenery was different from usual and the traffic seemed incredibly light - pleased to report that I didn't let cyclechat down on my debut - not one person passed me.
Good fun though -then went to the match - Newcastle were robbed - my face apparently kept half the crowd warm it was that red!

 

[Stonechat]

JUst an update in case anyone is wondering
We did not get flooded
As well as neighbours who left, the house behind us got an inch of water
It's about 18 cm down on peak now but only slowly going down. Still water in the road and
I could lower the bike in the garage, but still need wellies to leave the road!
BBC reports that the river was still rising were a little inaccurate (I.e. the water was actually going down)

Need the level to go down in case of further rain,
Some of the upstream river levels are decreasing nicely so looks good
No more cycling for a few days though, when will resume search for n+1 (road bike), probably secondhand

We've had not post since about Thursday - will have to go to the depot to collect it

 

[MattMM]

Overcame my now primal fear of black ice following incident at weekend, weather a lot better today as were roads so took advantage and managed to nail my first over-20 miler. Also hit 1000ft elevation in a single ride so chuffed big time. If you'd said to me just over a month ago when I started I'd be doing this, I wouldn't have believed you - thanks to everyone on here for their support and kudos on Strava, it's much appreciated

http://www.strava.com/activities/106074188

 

[L14M]

Back from THE WORST ride i've ever been on,
Planned to do 15 miles, it rained as i left. Waited 20 mins it stopped, so i went out, tried a new route it was very slippery.
......Then I lost it, the front end slipped out I put my right leg down and managed to bounce back up. Smashed my bollocks on the top bar... Pulled over, held my nuts like they'd fallen out.... Then carried on... got lost..... found my way back... Its unlit... Wet forrest asphalt covered in leaves with 1 5 led light... Yep was fun. Oh it was only 3.27 miles too!

 

[Supersuperleeds]

JUst an update in case anyone is wondering
We did not get flooded
As well as neighbours who left, the house behind us got an inch of water
It's about 18 cm down on peak now but only slowly going down. Still water in the road and
I could lower the bike in the garage, but still need wellies to leave the road!
BBC reports that the river was still rising were a little inaccurate (I.e. the water was actually going down)

Need the level to go down in case of further rain,
Some of the upstream river levels are decreasing nicely so looks good
No more cycling for a few days though, when will resume search for n+1 (road bike), probably secondhand

We've had not post since about Thursday - will have to go to the depot to collect it

Glad to see you and the house are okay

 

[Phoenix Lincs]

Bit chuffed with myself. Cadence sensor not been working for a few rides. Tried to work out why and fix it, and initially failed. Came into the house to check the user guide then realised I hadn't checked the alignment of the pedal sensor. Boom. Slight wiggle and now it works.

One happy bunny

 

[Phoenix Lincs]

I did the 40 last year, signed up for the 80 this time but will see how the weather is, can't be no worse than last year.

Cool. Give us a wave as you fly past!

 

[Leescfc79]

Cool. Give us a wave as you fly past!

They will be no flying past anyone by me!!