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

[Phoenix Lincs]

Woke up really stupidly early today (3am) and gave up trying to get back at 4 so got up hoping to get back to bed after an hour or so which didn't pan out at all. Worked this morning then suddenly pooped driving home so I went for a *quick* lie down. Over 2 hours later I woke up having not hung the next load of washing out and missing the best of the weather for a ride.

BUT, on the positive side, my cold is finally feeling better so hopefully a lovely ride out tomorrow morning with lovely hubby and it should totally kill the bloomin' bugs off.

 

[50000tears]

Fantastic ride, I'd be well pleased with that avg on that distance and elevation

Thanks Brian. Still very much a work in progress for me but am certainly capable of far more than I was just 6 months ago.

 

[Exile]

Didn't get out in the end as came home to a broken window in the front door. Thankfully it seems more like kids throwing stones than anyone trying to break in but still not a nice thing to come back to. So rather than riding the bike, the afternoon was spent waiting for the council to turn up and 'make secure', then getting an crime number so the council will come back and repair it properly. Still, at least it seems to have only been kids being a nuisance and nothing more serious.

 

[Phoenix Lincs]

Didn't get out in the end as came home to a broken window in the front door. Thankfully it seems more like kids throwing stones than anyone trying to break in but still not a nice thing to come back to. So rather than riding the bike, the afternoon was spent waiting for the council to turn up and 'make secure', then getting an crime number so the council will come back and repair it properly. Still, at least it seems to have only been kids being a nuisance and nothing more serious.

A bit like Facebook, CC also needs a *dislike* button. Sorry to hear about your window

 

[Phoenix Lincs]

The sun has got his hat on, hip hip hip hurray!

Planning a ride with lovely hubby, but he's just had a phone call from work (he's on call so hoping he doesn't have to actually go out to the fault). Big gap in sleep last night as next door held an impromptu (and very noisy) party in the early hours, but I think my cold has nearly 'done one' so I should be able to breathe when I do get onto my gorgeous new princess!

Happy Sunday everybody

 

[Mo1959]

@Phoenix Lincs Enjoy your ride on your new princess Hope it's a bit less windy down there. Just back a rather breezy 27 miles made up of two loops not going too far from home in case it got too strong.

 

[Twotter]

Third time out this month on my 17 mile loop. Very busy at work so still only managing to get out at the weekends but very glad when I do. Lovely morning here in the Fens with a little wind to get my legs working

 

[Reece]

Making the most the weather. got out yesterday for a nice 62mile blast with cafe stop with friends - http://www.strava.com/activities/120798584

And out again today with my mate for a shorter hilly route around Charnwood with a very quick blast on the home leg leading to a 2nd and 7th place on segments - http://www.strava.com/activities/121089981

 

[Mr_K_Dilkington]

50 mile loop from West London to Box HIll coming up - wish me luck!

 

[Exile]

Just about to get out and have a quick blast. Hoping for 15 miles, but anything is a bonus, especially given I may have pigged out on takeaway last night. Talk about undoing all my hard work lately...

A bit like Facebook, CC also needs a *dislike* button. Sorry to hear about your window

Thanks . The park/playground at the top of the streets been locked up since the gales brought down a few big trees and with the nice weather lately the local kids have taken to playing in the streets. That combined with having a gravel driveway is a recipe for mischief. Local police were more than helpful, took all the details and said we'd probably see more police in the area, which makes me think we're not the only ones to have had something happen recently.

 

[morrisman]

50/75 miles completed, coffee and cake nearly done. Working on the 'it's been mostly uphill and into the wind' so far should be an easy 25 miles home

 

[BrianEvesham]

Managed my favourite loop this morning running in the new tyres, no punctures, so good for now.

http://www.strava.com/activities/121135651

Lovely day but surprisingly breezy.

 

[Mo1959]

Managed my favourite loop this morning running in the new tyres, no punctures, so good for now.

http://www.strava.com/activities/121135651

Lovely day but surprisingly breezy.

What tyres did you go for? Certainly a speedy ride ..........and yes, it was a bit gusty!

 

[BrianEvesham]

Cheers Mo, just noticed the avg speed, it didn't feel quick (by my standards), must have been a combination of new Altura bib shorts and faster rolling tyres
Folding Continental Ultra Sport tyres because they were on a good deal, seem more than ok.
At the bottom of Saintbury Hill.

 

[Mo1959]

@BrianEvesham Lovely blue skies and you made a neat job of the mudguards

I'm away to visit my Dad and Stepmum and stuff my face. Tomorrow must be the start of healthy eating as I can't get rid of the extra weight I have put on the last few months and it is slowing me down...Lol.