L14M
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Yeah, That was me cycling to school but i had another 8 miles to cover.. Rain due for later. Decided to screw it. Parents agreed. Tube strike screwed me over BIG time.
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50000tears
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The wind the last few days has made riding outdoors way too risky for me. Right on the south coast so bearing the brunt of those 40mh winds. Crappy work gym bike to the rescue again so at least I could do some work on my cardio.
Ootini
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Hey, I'm new here and new to cycling. I'm 33, 5'8'' (172cm), 13.5st (85kg), asthmatic, recently quit smoking (4 months ago) and I'm on a bid to get healthier. Not necessarily lose weight, just generally improve my fitness and health. I've only been riding for about two weeks so far but really enjoying it.
Fortunately in N Wales the wind isn't an issue today, barely a breath, but apparently it's all kicking off at the weekend. Sad times.
My current lunch time ride is a few circuits of the business park I work on, which equates to about 3.5 miles or so. My longest ride to date was 9.5 miles and average speed was 11mph.
Fortunately in N Wales the wind isn't an issue today, barely a breath, but apparently it's all kicking off at the weekend. Sad times.
My current lunch time ride is a few circuits of the business park I work on, which equates to about 3.5 miles or so. My longest ride to date was 9.5 miles and average speed was 11mph.
Stonechat
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Hi @Ootini Welcome to Rootschat and to cycling. If you stick with it you should see distances and speeds improve and fitness improve. Better still, you should be enjoying it!
Mo1959
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Ootini
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Thanks for the encouragement! I'm actually building up to commuting the full distance to work one day, 49 miles each way. Wish me luck!
SatNavSaysStraightOn
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Good luck.
Twice or three times a week (when my asthma allows - I'm a severe asthmatic) I have a 21 mile commute each way and that is more than enough for me!
As part of your build-up, consider cycling to work on day 1, public/other transport back; day 2 - public/ other transport to work, ride home; day 3 - rest (public/ other both ways); day 4 - as day 1; day 5 - as day 2 ... After a week or two of that, you could take a big breath, a large dose of brave pills and
!It takes the pressure off thinking you have to do both ways when you're not quite ready ...
Ootini
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As part of your build-up, consider cycling to work on day 1, public/other transport back; day 2 - public/ other transport to work, ride home; day 3 - rest (public/ other both ways); day 4 - as day 1; day 5 - as day 2 ... After a week or two of that, you could take a big breath, a large dose of brave pills and
It takes the pressure off thinking you have to do both ways when you're not quite ready ...
Good thinking!
SatNavSaysStraightOn
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+1As part of your build-up, consider cycling to work on day 1, public/other transport back; day 2 - public/ other transport to work, ride home; day 3 - rest (public/ other both ways); day 4 - as day 1; day 5 - as day 2 ... After a week or two of that, you could take a big breath, a large dose of brave pills and
It takes the pressure off thinking you have to do both ways when you're not quite ready ...
One thing I did when up to cycling both ways, was to cycle both ways one day (Wednesday) on week 1, twice the next week (Tuesday & Thursday), three times the next (Mon, Wed, Fri) and on a shorter commute it then went to 4 times (M, T, T, F) and finally up to full time. I have done my 42 mile round commute 4 times in a week, but I am not able to do more than that (as well as cycle with my OH at the weekend), but I have a number of health issues (including the asthma and side effects of my meds) that prevent me from managing more.
I confess, it is not my original thinking !
Mo1959
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@Ootini The man to ask how it feels is @Supersuperleeds . He regularly stretches his commutes to 40 odd miles most days but give yourself time to build up some endurance first. You don't want to sicken yourself before you're barely started.
Stonechat
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A slow build up is what's needed
morrisman
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My version of this, back in the bad old days pre-retirement. Was to drive in with the bike in car, ride home (25 miles), ride in next day and car us both home.As part of your build-up, consider cycling to work on day 1, public/other transport back; day 2 - public/ other transport to work, ride home; day 3 - rest (public/ other both ways); day 4 - as day 1; day 5 - as day 2 ... After a week or two of that, you could take a big breath, a large dose of brave pills and
It takes the pressure off thinking you have to do both ways when you're not quite ready ...
Stonechat
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Well tomorrow afternoon looks relatively rain free, and a gentle outing is due.
Sunday looks rain free too
Just the winds to contend with
Sunday looks rain free too
Just the winds to contend with
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