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

[Big_Dave]

Had a walk down our local "rail trail" with the dog earlier on, I could ride on that on the mtb tomorrow,as it's been compacted down with all the walkers now so at least I can get out on that for a ridewith the dog, walks don't do much for him, he's too damn fit for his own good.

 

[RWright]

I haven't been out riding much but still getting in a little walking/jogging. My brother and his family went out of the country for the holidays and I have spent some time helping my mother out. She is getting a little up there in age and doesn't drive anymore so I have been taking her food or to wherever she wants/needs to go. It is also going to be cool here for a little while and it's just quicker and warmer for now to walk instead of ride. I did not do nearly as much riding/running in 2014 as I had hoped so hopefully next year will be more. I hope everyone had a nice Christmas and has a very nice new year.

I must have done something right in 2014, Strava made a movie about me !!!
http://2014story.strava.com/video/1397293

 

[Stonechat]

I am planning to start the New Year with a ride that morning
Since I am not going out today

December's totals
Mileage a meagre 168 miles
Feet climbed 5883
Ave speed 14.6
Low mileage due to moving back into our house/christmas/Mrs S having very bad back (more falls to me)
Slow speed was due maybe to cold and thicker clothing - hope I am not getting slower
Two fairly decent rides - best was doing the three hills without stopping (Newlands/Combe Lane/Crocknorth)

2014
4550 miles cycled (of which 4410 on the Felt)
156,260 feet climbed (of which 152,733 on the Felt)
Ave speed 14.6 mph
Got the Felt late January, only to be flooded out of our house 10th Feb (we did not return until 2nd Dec)
Cycling provided valuable escape for me from various pressures
In June did London to Brighton (and cycled to Clapham for the start)
In September did London to Windsor Sportive (Cycled to Richmond for the start and back from WIndsor at the end)
In Oct did the New Forest 100 Sportive for first ever century ride.
Also did some enjoyable rides in Cornwall and Sussex
During the year have (generally, apart from this month) got faster, and have got used to road bike and slightly lowered position)

Happy New YEar all and good riding

 

[Mo1959]

Loaded with the cold but it is mild and breezy this morning so I think I will finish the year with a very gentle tootle. Don't want to push it when I am feeling a bit under the weather. That will get my total to just over 4900 miles for the year which I can't complain about with missing three months in the summer.

Doubt I will bother waiting up for the bells tonight so a Guid New Year to everyone when it comes. Here's to 2015 being a happy and healthy year for you all.

 

[sutts]

Well, I managed 8231 miles this year. I missed my target of 9000 miles because of a fall and a broken finger that needed fusion surgery. Not going out today, far too icy, far too much to lose if I fall on the mending finger!

I have set no targets for 2015! What that actually means is that I want that 9000 miles, but daren't admit it....

 

[Mo1959]

Well, I managed 8231 miles this year. I missed my target of 9000 miles because of a fall and a broken finger that needed fusion surgery. Not going out today, far too icy, far too much to lose if I fall on the mending finger!

I have set no targets for 2015! What that actually means is that I want that 9000 miles, but daren't admit it....

No targets for me, other than staying on the bike!

I am feeling more relaxed about my cycling and jogging these days. I'm starting to realise that age is now working against me so no point in beating myself up comparing myself to those younger and fitter. Even with my running I was initially disappointed with my speed but I was late thirties when I last ran and not middle fifties like now so I should really stop comparing speeds and times and just enjoy getting out there.

Was a lovely morning for cycling. Reasonably mild and a bit of a breeze but the throat was getting a bit sore so called a halt just short of 17 miles. Just took the Charge Grater 1 hybrid again. Really loving that little bike. Anyone looking for a little run around that is cheap to maintain, I can't recommend it highly enough. There were a few shops selling off this years model for £300 for a while...........absolute snip.
You would think I worked for Charge the way I praise it up

 

[SpokeyDokey]

No targets for me, other than staying on the bike!

I am feeling more relaxed about my cycling and jogging these days. I'm starting to realise that age is now working against me so no point in beating myself up comparing myself to those younger and fitter. Even with my running I was initially disappointed with my speed but I was late thirties when I last ran and not middle fifties like now so I should really stop comparing speeds and times and just enjoy getting out there.

Was a lovely morning for cycling. Reasonably mild and a bit of a breeze but the throat was getting a bit sore so called a halt just short of 17 miles. Just took the Charge Grater 1 hybrid again. Really loving that little bike. Anyone looking for a little run around that is cheap to maintain, I can't recommend it highly enough. There were a few shops selling off this years model for £300 for a while...........absolute snip.
You would think I worked for Charge the way I praise it up

I gave up comparisons to other people yonks back Mo.

I still like to see my own little improvements or check that I am maintaining the status quo for as long as I can.

About 20 years back I went through a phase of not enjoying my climbing/hiking as I was in 'how fast can I do this route' mode. And then one day I realised I was no longer taking in the beautiful scenery so I stopped doing this. I still record mileage and times to reminisce about!

I do have a 'how's it going' route in the Lakes and every year or two I whizz up and down it to see how Father Time is affecting me - oddly not too much although I guess the bugger has some sort of exponential trick up his sleeve!

I'm 58 and my mountain buddy is 53 - and I must confess that apart from the likes of Fell Runners it is a very rare occasion for us to be overtaken by anyone and this makes us rather smug. Sort of contradicts my first para' but you know what I mean.

Hope 2015 is less considerably less Ovine for you!

PS: your 'low' mileage is still stonking in my book.

 

[morrisman]

End of Year Bike Report:-
4538 miles ridden
142541 feet climbed
196 rides
311.2 hours in the saddle
14.58 mph average speed

Onwards and upwards!

 

[SatNavSaysStraightOn]

No targets for me, other than staying on the bike!

my only target will be to getting back on the bike. ANYTHING else next year will be a bonus and something to be happy about.

 

[Justinslow]

Went out today with a mate to our local forestry commission centre, "High Lodge" Thetford forest. Managed just over 31 miles round the trails, some of them pretty tricky.https://www.strava.com/activities/234962897
Was great fun though putting my old MTB through its paces, I've never ridden "proper" humps and bumps, it was a good work out, very hard on the posterior though and that's with standing a lot. The road bike was best left in the garage on days like this - icy and bright, much nicer through the woods on the MTB!

 

[BrianEvesham]

Year-to-Date
Distance 1,584.0 mi
Time 114h 31m
Elev Gain 25,541 ft
Rides 139

Not as good as I had hoped but at least there is room for improvement for next year.

Happy New Year to all the newbie contributors.

 

[Mo1959]

Well my year finishes at:-

Year-to-Date
Distance 4,921.3 mi
Time 343h 29m
Elev Gain 174,816 ft
Rides 178

Would love to have started 2015 with a ride but a) it's to be pouring most of the day and b) I have a stinker of a cold and feel really rough tonight. Thinking about heading off to bed soon.

 

[welsh dragon]

I hope everyone has a great new year. My goal is to generally ride more, and walk more with other exercises thrown in for good measure. And of course I hope to have your company as well. Well done everyone. All your targets have been great.

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Well my year finishes at:-

Year-to-Date
Distance 4,921.3 mi
Time 343h 29m
Elev Gain 174,816 ft
Rides 178

Would love to have started 2015 with a ride but a) it's to be pouring most of the day and b) I have a stinker of a cold and feel really rough tonight. Thinking about heading off to bed soon.

Considering your accident Mo, that is still a bloody good year, add in all the running you have been doing and you will be well past 5,000 miles.

 

[Supersuperleeds]

My Second full year completed:

Strava stats:

Distance 19,529.6 miles
Time 1332hrs 21 minutes
Elevation 496,870 feet
Rides 653