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

[Nomadski]

@ThinAir Congrats on the bike, looks fast fast fast!

@philinmerthyr I dont think RideLondon will be any kind of issue with you, what with all the mileage and climbing your doing. May even be a nice relaxing day out! Well ok not relaxing but you know.

Good luck with the BHF ride out, watch out for those nasty side gusts. Bloomin wind.

 

[AndyPeace]

Nice to see a few new faces in the crowd. managed to get out for a few hours, after work. Apart from not taking quite enough food, was a really nice ride. Very few cars (and those I did see were drove very politely), warm enough that I left in shorts/short sleeve top (I took a base layer, which I added around 11 o'clock) and the climb through Colwall did not disappoint. The spring were I stop for a water refill was busy (which surprised me for the time of day) and everyone was chatty. Just over 14mph, which wasn't bad for the distance and elevation
http://app.strava.com/activities/61550088

That makes 3,000+ miles for the year

 

[BrianEvesham]

Hi all thought I had better introduce myself.

I have been riding for about 2 months now on a trek nico hybrid. I have lost half a stone on top of the 4 and half I lost before so 5 down and only have another 9-10 to go lol. I have managed to ride 24 miles in one go so far but now have less than a month before I do the 58 mile tame ride organised by the Peterborough cycle club im doing it in aid of the make a wish foundation. Scared much but determined to make it! Despite getting a selle italia saddle which is a vast improvement on the stock one im sure I wont be able to sit for a week lol getting a proper bike fit on sat as struggling with my knees but after some good advice and that hopefully will improve. Well thats me will keep you posted.

Welcome to the Thread. Well done on the weight loss as well. My first sportive 100km ride was in April and my longest ride prior to this was just 30 miles, as long as you are getting out there regularly you will do it it.

 

[RWright]

Looks like a great day. Some new riders , some sharp new bikes , some big rides, nice one supersuperman!, and lots of good rides with some PRs. Nice riding!

I just did my new favorite track, not far from home, few cars and mostly the smooth type asphalt. Weather was great and I saw a rider again! She was going the other way and waved so I didn't turn around and try to scalp her. I didn't want to mess up my Strava time.

Nigel good luck with the weather for the naked bike ride, that would be one that the weather could really be important. Also, be extra careful when you are near the spokes.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

Looks like a great day. Some new riders , some sharp new bikes , some big rides, nice one supersuperman!, and lots of good rides with some PRs. Nice riding!

I just did my new favorite track, not far from home, few cars and mostly the smooth type asphalt. Weather was great and I saw a rider again! She was going the other way and waved so I didn't turn around and try to scalp her. I didn't want to mess up my Strava time.

Nigel good luck with the weather for the naked bike ride, that would be one that the weather could really be important. Also, be extra careful when you near the spokes.

It's June it's hardly cold Rocky, and skin is water proof. From the weather reports it's going to be dry, but that can change. I rode to about 5 miles from York on Monday so distance isn't a problem, I don't think it ever was.
I have to do 20 miles in the morning, well 10 but I thought about increasing the distance a little. If the ride in York was a little earlier in the day I might have been tempted to do 100 miles, but as it will probably finish in the region of about 7.30 and time to re organise, and allow myself 2 hrs back home, it will already be a long day, for me.
So hospital at 10.30-12.30
Home by about 1pm.
The ride starts to meet from about 4.30 (I don't know at which point you change) so set off from home 2.30 ish.

Bigger gaps on this RS10's so should be safe enough.

 

[Mo1959]

It's June it's hardly cold Rocky, and skin is water proof. From the weather reports it's going to be dry, but that can change. I rode to about 5 miles from York on Monday so distance isn't a problem, I don't think it ever was.
I have to do 20 miles in the morning, well 10 but I thought about increasing the distance a little. If the ride in York was a little earlier in the day I might have been tempted to do 100 miles, but as it will probably finish in the region of about 7.30 and time to re organise, and allow myself 2 hrs back home, it will already be a long day, for me.
So hospital at 10.30-12.30
Home by about 1pm.
The ride starts to meet from about 4.30 (I don't know at which point you change) so set off from home 2.30 ish.

Bigger gaps on this RS10's so should be safe enough.

Good luck with the ride Nigel. Well, since no one else has asked I am going to have to do it.........is naked bike riding not a bit painful? I feel myself squirming just thinking about it

 

[Nigelnaturist]

Good luck with the ride Nigel. Well, since no one else has asked I am going to have to do it.........is naked bike riding not a bit painful? I feel myself squirming just thinking about it

It was a little when I did the London one, I think the saddle was to far back and the bracket that holds the saddle, dug into the top of my leg, but then I didn't wear padded shorts for the ride down to London either, also remember it is only 6 1/2 miles at a sedate pace really.
I have never sat on this saddle without shorts, but I have with just a pair of base layer leggings, it was ok.
I wouldn't do it for any serious riding (you wouldn't weld naked), also remember it's usually the wrong clothes that cause chaffing anyway, and I now have the fitness to be out of the saddle more.

 

[PedalPedalFallOff]

Hello All!

Having looked around various cycling forums this seemed by far the nicest and just want to introduce myself

I first bought my Trek Hybrid in April 2012 whilst I lived in the Big Smog to do my commute of 3 miles from Battersea to Whitehall. During this time I fell off twice breaking my wrist and then collarbone. I also was cycling past as the helicopter struck the tower in Vauxhall so quite happy to be alive as it could have gone in any direction.

Since Feb I changed job and moved to Stratford Upon Avon and since May have properly got back into my cycling fitness. I started slowly as I was 16 1/2 stone and did 5-8 cycles after work along flat ground. Since then I have been doing 10 mile hillier routes after work and last weekend I did 25 miles in just over 2 hours.Think I have lost about 1/2 stone since Early May but not exactly sure.

My aim is to be fit enough next summer to do the round London sportive. I have signed up for a 30 miler in a couple of Weeks near me and am doing the 55 mile MacRider in September.

Am currently doing 6 days a week exercise with 3 days cycling and 3 days running (sorry if I just swore). Also getting a proper bike fitting at the weekend as my hands go numb when cycling and plan to cycle to work (10 miles or so) from next week.

Need to invest in some winter kit of next few months as I don't want to stop when the bad weather comes. Will keep you posted.

Here is my typical 10 miler http://app.strava.com/activities/61467839 which includes the horrible Billesly Wall
Any my 25 miler at weekend http://app.strava.com/activities/60662975

Will try to do 30 miles this weekend.

Looks a really good forum, hopefully see some great stories and Advice

 

[BrianEvesham]

Finally ordered a new back wheel for my trusty hybrid (amazon) so it can take the place of chief tag puller.

Yeah, wheel delivered today. I got very excited as the box was big enough for a bike and I thought for a moment.....

 

[Nigelnaturist]

Yeah, wheel delivered today. I got very excited as the box was big enough for a bike and I thought for a moment.....

I know what you mean there.

 

[BrianEvesham]

Since Feb I changed job and moved to Stratford Upon Avon and since May have properly got back into my cycling fitness. I started slowly as I was 16 1/2 stone and did 5-8 cycles after work along flat ground. Since then I have been doing 10 mile hillier routes after work and last weekend I did 25 miles in just over 2 hours.Think I have lost about 1/2 stone since Early May but not exactly sure.

My aim is to be fit enough next summer to do the round London sportive. I have signed up for a 30 miler in a couple of Weeks near me and am doing the 55 mile MacRider in September.

Am currently doing 6 days a week exercise with 3 days cycling and 3 days running (sorry if I just swore). Also getting a proper bike fitting at the weekend as my hands go numb when cycling and plan to cycle to work (10 miles or so) from next week.

Need to invest in some winter kit of next few months as I don't want to stop when the bad weather comes. Will keep you posted.

Here is my typical 10 miler http://app.strava.com/activities/61467839 which includes the horrible Billesly Wall
Any my 25 miler at weekend http://app.strava.com/activities/60662975

Will try to do 30 miles this weekend.

Looks a really good forum, hopefully see some great stories and Advice

Welcome Neighbour ! Your weekender almost goes past my house.
You have come to the only thread you will need for motivational chat. My first sportive was the Shakespeare100 this April.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

Hello All!

Having looked around various cycling forums this seemed by far the nicest and just want to introduce myself

I first bought my Trek Hybrid in April 2012 whilst I lived in the Big Smog to do my commute of 3 miles from Battersea to Whitehall. During this time I fell off twice breaking my wrist and then collarbone. I also was cycling past as the helicopter struck the tower in Vauxhall so quite happy to be alive as it could have gone in any direction.

Since Feb I changed job and moved to Stratford Upon Avon and since May have properly got back into my cycling fitness. I started slowly as I was 16 1/2 stone and did 5-8 cycles after work along flat ground. Since then I have been doing 10 mile hillier routes after work and last weekend I did 25 miles in just over 2 hours.Think I have lost about 1/2 stone since Early May but not exactly sure.

My aim is to be fit enough next summer to do the round London sportive. I have signed up for a 30 miler in a couple of Weeks near me and am doing the 55 mile MacRider in September.

Am currently doing 6 days a week exercise with 3 days cycling and 3 days running (sorry if I just swore). Also getting a proper bike fitting at the weekend as my hands go numb when cycling and plan to cycle to work (10 miles or so) from next week.

Need to invest in some winter kit of next few months as I don't want to stop when the bad weather comes. Will keep you posted.

Here is my typical 10 miler http://app.strava.com/activities/61467839 which includes the horrible Billesly Wall
Any my 25 miler at weekend http://app.strava.com/activities/60662975

Will try to do 30 miles this weekend.

Looks a really good forum, hopefully see some great stories and Advice

Oliver, I see you have some hills in there, thats good as it will help. Just keep at it, but remember your body also needs time to recover.
You will easily manage 55 miles by Sept.

 

[PedalPedalFallOff]

Welcome Neighbour ! Your weekender almost goes past my house.
You have come to the only thread you will need for motivational chat. My first sportive was the Shakespeare100 this April.

Cheers Brian, will be doing a trip to Evesham and back at some point I should imagine. I will be doing the Shakespeare100 next April as well (at least that is the plan)

Do you ride with any clubs or friends? I am currently by myself but will be joining a cycling club when my fitness improves.

Also at least half my cycle rides are not logged on Strava because of my stupid phone dying during trip. Will buy myself a Garmin or something soon but they do seem expensive.

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Well, got my new bike, I'm taking it out for the first time tomorrow. For those of you I haven't mithered with it in the "Tea" thread, here are some pics....

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Great Bike

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Hello All!

Having looked around various cycling forums this seemed by far the nicest and just want to introduce myself

I first bought my Trek Hybrid in April 2012 whilst I lived in the Big Smog to do my commute of 3 miles from Battersea to Whitehall. During this time I fell off twice breaking my wrist and then collarbone. I also was cycling past as the helicopter struck the tower in Vauxhall so quite happy to be alive as it could have gone in any direction.

Since Feb I changed job and moved to Stratford Upon Avon and since May have properly got back into my cycling fitness. I started slowly as I was 16 1/2 stone and did 5-8 cycles after work along flat ground. Since then I have been doing 10 mile hillier routes after work and last weekend I did 25 miles in just over 2 hours.Think I have lost about 1/2 stone since Early May but not exactly sure.

My aim is to be fit enough next summer to do the round London sportive. I have signed up for a 30 miler in a couple of Weeks near me and am doing the 55 mile MacRider in September.

Am currently doing 6 days a week exercise with 3 days cycling and 3 days running (sorry if I just swore). Also getting a proper bike fitting at the weekend as my hands go numb when cycling and plan to cycle to work (10 miles or so) from next week.

Need to invest in some winter kit of next few months as I don't want to stop when the bad weather comes. Will keep you posted.

Here is my typical 10 miler http://app.strava.com/activities/61467839 which includes the horrible Billesly Wall
Any my 25 miler at weekend http://app.strava.com/activities/60662975

Will try to do 30 miles this weekend.

Looks a really good forum, hopefully see some great stories and Advice

Welcome aboard. If you can do 25 miles now, you will easily do 55 in September, especially if you build up those commuter miles