Show us your.......newbie progress!

[Mo1959]

Well I did the 20hr thingy in 8 days, 331.33 miles @15.09mph about 12,500ft in total which is about my average over that distance.

Well done
No more cycling challenges for me until at least March I don't think. Lol. Road bike is on its last legs and badly needing some TLC and I'm not sure if I want to start destroying one of the hybrids on these mucky, salty roads. Temperature is already down to just 1 above with the prospect of frost tonight again, so really cold and maybe slippy first thing, followed later by rain and wind.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

@Mo1959
I just keep repairing my Viking, really surprised its done this far really, the temp with wind chill on my last little trip was 0.9c temp about 3c, but its all a bit subjective, especially as it said it rained, I think i mentioned about an alternate universe earlier.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

I might just end up first in some small table for once.

 

[SpokeyDokey]

Well done
No more cycling challenges for me until at least March I don't think. Lol. Road bike is on its last legs and badly needing some TLC and I'm not sure if I want to start destroying one of the hybrids on these mucky, salty roads. Temperature is already down to just 1 above with the prospect of frost tonight again, so really cold and maybe slippy first thing, followed later by rain and wind.

Not very enticing is it. As I can't ride at the moment I have been doing a few miles walking each day and this morning it was -1.5C. The lanes are filthy and there were quite a few nasty icy bits in places.

 

[Mo1959]

Not very enticing is it. As I can't ride at the moment I have been doing a few miles walking each day and this morning it was -1.5C. The lanes are filthy and there were quite a few nasty icy bits in places.

Must admit, walking and/or jogging are much more pleasant in these conditions. Took the dog round our usual mix of road/trail which is just over 4 miles and jogged all the way. Came back nicely warm and toasty and clean. Me exercised and dog exercised at the same time and no filthy bike and freezing fingers and toes, not to mention the nerves caused by the prospect of any ice lurking on the roads when cycling.

Even finally managed to get under 10 minute miles which I am quite pleased with.

 

[Effyb4]

I went out for a short ride with my youngest son this morning. Boy was it cold (0 degrees). We really felt it in our hands and feet.

http://www.strava.com/activities/226664214

 

[Big_Dave]

I love a good mtb ride out in a good hard frost on the local rail trails, I take the dog with me on mtb ride outs, he can run for miles and miles this weather.

In other news, Got a few more goodies for the TDF, 105 50/39th chainrings and a TA 28t inner chainring, Ultegra chain, Sram, PG1070 12-32 cassette, and some new wheels ready for after winter shimano RS31, it nearly looks like a proper road bike now

 

[Stonechat]

Will be riding one bike back over to our house today, tomorrow will also have a short cycle to pick up hire van, when other bike will be taken over as well

Soo at least one more week of chaos, will not go into detail but the path has not been smooth.

Hoperfully by a week today may be able to do a proper ride again

 

[Stonechat]

Short ride but of significance as I rode the road bike back to our home, after 10 months
Had left Garmin behind, so recorded ride on the phone app
http://www.strava.com/activities/227116623

 

[Luked1980]

Got the new bike out today and did the Evans ride it event in Basingstoke. Clocked up my first 50 miler today. Very pleased and very sore

 

[Effyb4]

I went out with a club today. It was a ride specifically aimed at people who do my speed, so I wasn't too worried about holding people up. They were a great bunch of people and really looked after me. It was a bit grey and windy and we got rained on for a short time, but it was a very enjoyable ride. A little bit further than I normally go too.

http://www.strava.com/activities/227101542

 

[Leescfc79]

Good distance in the weather we had today @Effyb4, you were up my neck of the woods too, Hanningfield is my local loop .

 

[Nigelnaturist]

Targets

1. 6,000 miles for the year 211 to go, 10,000km 683km or about 410 miles,
2. Beat last Dec total of 460 miles,
3. Ride 200 days done 186 days this year,
4. Ride a 100 hrs this quarter on 91.3hrs.
5. Not likely to beat last years 4th quarter but should beat last quarter of 1580 miles as I am on 1391 miles for this quarter.

6. Get my total mileage for the mnth of Dec over 1,000 miles,
get Mondays total for this year over 700 miles currently 657, all the other days are over 700 miles, last year Monday was the only day I didn't manage a 1,000 miles, conclusion I don't ride much on Mondays.

7.Keep my average daily ride above 50km this is going to be difficult as it is only 50.1 compared with 52.8km last year.

8. If I do the 10,000km it will mean I will be about 30 miles short of 18,000 miles in 2 1/2 years

How many of the 8 do you think I will do.

There is always some personal target, who needs strava.

 

[Mo1959]

Targets

1. 6,000 miles for the year 211 to go, 10,000km 683km or about 410 miles,
2. Beat last Dec total of 460 miles,
3. Ride 200 days done 186 days this year,
4. Ride a 100 hrs this quarter on 91.3hrs.
5. Not likely to beat last years 4th quarter but should beat last quarter of 1580 miles as I am on 1391 miles for this quarter.

6. Get my total mileage for the mnth of Dec over 1,000 miles,
get Mondays total for this year over 700 miles currently 657, all the other days are over 700 miles, last year Monday was the only day I didn't manage a 1,000 miles, conclusion I don't ride much on Mondays.

7.Keep my average daily ride above 50km this is going to be difficult as it is only 50.1 compared with 52.8km last year.

8. If I do the 10,000km it will mean I will be about 30 miles short of 18,000 miles in 2 1/2 years

How many of the 8 do you think I will do.

There is always some personal target, who needs strava.

Who needs targets. Lol. I have given up on them....they stress me out I feel much more relaxed now that I have stopped bothering about distances and speeds.

Knowing you Nigel, you will complete at least 50% of yours.

Last of the sleety showers clearing here and it is only a couple of degrees, but with a bitter wind feels much colder. Just a dog walk first thing I think as I'm not sure the pavements don't look a bit dodgy.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

@Mo1959 they are only something loosely to aim for, it helps give an incentive to get out of the door, once out I am fine other wise i would spend all day on the computer.

The one I will struggle with i think is 10,000km and maybe riding 200 days this year, though that I only have to record a ride, but that then sort of skews the average a day