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

[Mo1959]

same here except I didn't wake up because I had no sleep last night... constant asthma attacks finally tracked down to a faulty steroid inhaler... at least I know the cause now, but lethargic does not describe how I feel this morning and the dog is anything but... And to make matters more fun, my OH has locked both of us into the house this morning so has had to come home to unlock the house! won't be cycling today, the dog walk was hard enough!

Sorry you're struggling with your asthma. Must be horrible. I am finding my breathing on the bike hard just now for some reason....hopefully just a slight lack of fitness plus the colder air. I relented and went out a short spin before lunch and at the top of one short steep climb I actually felt a bit panicy as I felt really breathless. Recovered quite quickly though so probably nothing to worry about. Soon be time for the second dog walk.

 

[Goonerobes]

Work & weather had conspired against me this week so I really enjoyed todays ride simply because I was out on the bike!

http://www.strava.com/activities/109968039

 

[SpokeyDokey]

I'm back in the gang!

Finally, finally, finally got out.

15.77 miles @ 12.96 mph av' which was 2 mph down on when I last did this route - only to be expected after an enforced lay-off!

I deliberately took it nice and easy as I felt a bit tight around the knee area so I didn't want to strain anything. Bum was fine! Wrists were a tad sore.

Felt good till around 13 miles when I hit a long climb that switch-backed - previously I had romped up this but today it was a trial not helped by riding into a very cold wind.

Still - I got out and I'm underway again.

Did a tad over 2000 last year and I will be happy with the same this year.

 

[Stonechat]

Dull and grey but not really raining, just a few spots occasionally

Did a quick and easy run to Bushy Park, a flat run again
22 miles @ 14.9 mphhttp://www.strava.com/activities/109935531

 

[Stonechat]

Today cracked one of my goals when I started out and did the Eaglesham Moor climb, seeing as the weather was the best it's been for weeks. Gorgeous day, and screwed up any Strava segments with a photostop :



That's Whitelee wind farm, one of Europes biggest, in the background. Quite a climb as you can see from the profile, couldn't have even contemplated this a few weeks back, so chuffed.

http://www.strava.com/activities/109934958

Certainly some hill- cannot get that mcuh clinbing in any hill I have reached to date.
I could have a go at Box Hill, I did it in my thirties, doubt it is tht big

 

[man in black]

I have started this year training again, and booked in for the L2B 2014. I am up to 25 miles now, www.strava.com/activities/108776024
However, I have been ill since with tonsillitis, so on meds and going to be out for a week or so. Weather is shocking here in Kent. I have the bug so much and missing not being out in the open.
I have started a blog on my progress if anyone interested www.tonyleach.blogspot.co.uk will be raising money for Cancer research too, if anyone would like to donate!

 

[Stonechat]

I have started this year training again, and booked in for the L2B 2014. I am up to 25 miles now, www.strava.com/activities/108776024
However, I have been ill since with tonsillitis, so on meds and going to be out for a week or so. Weather is shocking here in Kent. I have the bug so much and missing not being out in the open.
I have started a blog on my progress if anyone interested www.tonyleach.blogspot.co.uk will be raising money for Cancer research too, if anyone would like to donate!

Well done as another L2B-er

I have done 44 on the hybrid - yet to hit that distance on the road bike, but progress generally on all fronts - length of ride, speed, and hills. Need to build up hill climbing ability though - more hills on Sunday

 

[L14M]

Think my chances of a decent ride this weekend are screwed, sprained hand :S

 

[SWSteve]

Bikes having a sleepover tonight at the LBS, Omething wrong with the free hub, they've put a warrantee claim in and should be received and fitted tomorrow, if not I can pick it up and then return on Monday. Hopefully it gets sorted tomorrow so I have it as I've got a day off Monday and was hoping to get some miles in.

 

[Nomadski]

I'm back in the gang!

Finally, finally, finally got out.

15.77 miles @ 12.96 mph av' which was 2 mph down on when I last did this route - only to be expected after an enforced lay-off!

I deliberately took it nice and easy as I felt a bit tight around the knee area so I didn't want to strain anything. Bum was fine! Wrists were a tad sore.

Felt good till around 13 miles when I hit a long climb that switch-backed - previously I had romped up this but today it was a trial not helped by riding into a very cold wind.

Still - I got out and I'm underway again.

Did a tad over 2000 last year and I will be happy with the same this year.

Welcome back Spokey. Your seeing similar speed to me on my return, I suppose its maybe a good thing to get a reminder of progress when you return and find it tough with hills you once conquered with ease. At least we know we can make them ours again, one day.

 

[Mo1959]

Welcome back Spokey. Your seeing similar speed to me on my return, I suppose its maybe a good thing to get a reminder of progress when you return and find it tough with hills you once conquered with ease. At least we know we can make them ours again, one day.

I think some of it is down to the cold weather too.....at least that's my excuse as I have been plodding away but have become slower and finding hills hard again too. So looking forward to feeling some heat on my bones again and sucking in warm air! Just poked my head out the door to check conditions just now and there is a really icy wind and sky is very heavy so I don't really feel like braving it in case the snow comes on. Dog isn't complaining though. She is loving getting out earlier and for longer in the morning instead.

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Woke up in one of these lethargic, can't be bothered moods Bit grey outside and cold but calm but just don't feel like cycling. Looks like it will just be a walk with the dog.

I felt like that this morning, so cut the commute a bit.

 

[Stonechat]

I felt like that this morning, so cut the commute a bit.

The anticipated cold looks like it is arriving, don't feel great. Will take it easy

 

[Nomadski]

Daft question, but when the road is very wet, is it normal for the wheels to roll more sluggish? I'm quite happy to admit I may be looking for excuses as to my average speed, but the last ride I did it sure felt very hard work getting the bike to move.

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Daft question, but when the road is very wet, is it normal for the wheels to roll more sluggish? I'm quite happy to admit I may be looking for excuses as to my average speed, but the last ride I did it sure felt very hard work getting the bike to move.

It's just you, for everyone else the wet makes them faster as the water acts like a lubricant.

Only kidding, I've no idea.

Good to see you riding again