GeordieCyclist
Regular
First ride which averaged over 16mph today. Only 15 miles but still pretty fast for me, as no matter how far I was cycling I always ended up riding at just above or below 15mph!
Show us your.......newbie progress!
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Stonechat
Guru
- Location
- Staines, Middlesex
Picked up my new to me bike this morning! 
I wished away the torrential rain and the sun came out!
Here is a picture from our ride. Not sure we did that many miles but we worked on the harder part of the cycle track from where we live - involving multiple 'hills' aka slopes - the most difficult one I did I made it 2/3rds the way up and had a bench as a marker - I was determined to make it to the bench (I didn't sit down on it just wanted a marker point). So, we have a point of reference. Stopped off for a diet coke (i'm on slimming world so no cake sadly) and was pleased with my first outing. She's much lighter than my old bike and easier to get moving (to the point the first take off nearly saw me in a bush)! lol
I wished away the torrential rain and the sun came out!Here is a picture from our ride. Not sure we did that many miles but we worked on the harder part of the cycle track from where we live - involving multiple 'hills' aka slopes - the most difficult one I did I made it 2/3rds the way up and had a bench as a marker - I was determined to make it to the bench (I didn't sit down on it just wanted a marker point). So, we have a point of reference. Stopped off for a diet coke (i'm on slimming world so no cake sadly) and was pleased with my first outing. She's much lighter than my old bike and easier to get moving (to the point the first take off nearly saw me in a bush)! lol
Stonechat
Guru
- Location
- Staines, Middlesex
Back to 'normal' Wednesday short rides. Including a stop in Chertsey, did a loop to Thorpe, Virigia Water and Chobham Common
21.96 Miles @ 16.6 mph
614 feet climbed.
Lovely weather
In myrecent near 3 week absence, I know I had lost no strength, a little bit of speed gone - that is also partly due to emphasis on climbing.
Nice day to be out
https://www.strava.com/activities/398428139
21.96 Miles @ 16.6 mph
614 feet climbed.
Lovely weather
In myrecent near 3 week absence, I know I had lost no strength, a little bit of speed gone - that is also partly due to emphasis on climbing.
Nice day to be out
https://www.strava.com/activities/398428139
The_Weekend_Report_Guy
Pablo's Cycling Tours
- Location
- Coín, Málaga
I am not new to the sport... New around here... So lets see:
2011: 135 hours on the bike... 3159 km.... Started cycling in May but to keep record from September...
2012: 510 hours on the bike.. 11510 km... Full year recording..!
2013: 502 hours on the bike.... 12144 km.. Hey I got faster..! (less time more distance)
2014: 340 hours on the bike.. bad year.. 8552 my season finished on October due to a car crushing my knee.. (tibia Plato Fracture)
2015: 250 hours so far.. Still trying to get over the fear of cars.. and rebuilding my fitness.. 6410 km done till here..
Will be happy with 12000 km for the year... But I am realistic, 10000 will do..at this pace...
My profile in Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/136421
2011: 135 hours on the bike... 3159 km.... Started cycling in May but to keep record from September...
2012: 510 hours on the bike.. 11510 km... Full year recording..!
2013: 502 hours on the bike.... 12144 km.. Hey I got faster..! (less time more distance)
2014: 340 hours on the bike.. bad year.. 8552 my season finished on October due to a car crushing my knee.. (tibia Plato Fracture)
2015: 250 hours so far.. Still trying to get over the fear of cars.. and rebuilding my fitness.. 6410 km done till here..
Will be happy with 12000 km for the year... But I am realistic, 10000 will do..at this pace...
My profile in Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/136421
Stonechat
Guru
- Location
- Staines, Middlesex
You're doing well
I had hoped to beat last year's total of 4550 miles but will be luck to reach that
Stonechat
Guru
- Location
- Staines, Middlesex
Got out today and pushed a little bit
Did 27.83 miles @ 17.0 mph (Garmin ave moving speed)
879 feet climbed
Nice and sunny but could feel the lower temp, had gilet and arm warmers on.
Went out slightly different way to usual wen to Lightwater and back
https://www.strava.com/activities/399746292
Did 27.83 miles @ 17.0 mph (Garmin ave moving speed)
879 feet climbed
Nice and sunny but could feel the lower temp, had gilet and arm warmers on.
Went out slightly different way to usual wen to Lightwater and back
https://www.strava.com/activities/399746292
stevey
Guru
- Location
- sutton coldfield
Well today finally broke my 100 duck with this little ride, Apart from a few niggles around the knees around 90 miles not as bad as i expected.
https://www.strava.com/activities/400602216
https://www.strava.com/activities/400602216
Stonechat
Guru
- Location
- Staines, Middlesex
H & DW Club Run went to Seale with a detour on the return through Shackleford and Puttenham
55.27 miles @ 15.7 mph
1988 feet climbed
Nice weather - cool at first, cake stop at Seale
Good ride
https://www.strava.com/activities/401258709
Bit hillier than most club runs but no killer climbs
55.27 miles @ 15.7 mph
1988 feet climbed
Nice weather - cool at first, cake stop at Seale
Good ride
https://www.strava.com/activities/401258709
Bit hillier than most club runs but no killer climbs
steve keay
Über Member
- Location
- Ipswich Suffolk
What a lovely ride out today, left Ipswich and went out into the countryside via Bramford, cycled through lots of villages stopping for lunch In Hadleigh. we passed lots of cyclist, a couple of larger groups, everone saying a cheery hello (apart from one guy) after lunch we cycle through more villages eventually heading home. Passing the scene of a horrible motorcycle crash (the guys in hospital majot injuries but not life threatening)
I was out on my Boardman hybrid with my partners boy on his mountain bike. at one point we caught up a couple of girls ( at this point I was feeling a bit knackered esp my sore arse lol ) he said "lets pass them" I said "we can but it'll be embarrassing if we do and they catch us up again" so we passed and said hello but cycled our arses off for the next couple of miles
All in all a lovely 27.4 mile ride in lovely countryside saying hello to lots of like minded people, A perfect Sunday afternoon.
I was out on my Boardman hybrid with my partners boy on his mountain bike. at one point we caught up a couple of girls ( at this point I was feeling a bit knackered esp my sore arse lol ) he said "lets pass them" I said "we can but it'll be embarrassing if we do and they catch us up again" so we passed and said hello but cycled our arses off for the next couple of miles
All in all a lovely 27.4 mile ride in lovely countryside saying hello to lots of like minded people, A perfect Sunday afternoon.
Aunty Tyke
Well-Known Member
- Location
- Oxfordshire
That sounds perfect!What a lovely ride out today, left Ipswich and went out into the countryside via Bramford, cycled through lots of villages stopping for lunch In Hadleigh. we passed lots of cyclist, a couple of larger groups, everone saying a cheery hello (apart from one guy) after lunch we cycle through more villages eventually heading home. Passing the scene of a horrible motorcycle crash (the guys in hospital majot injuries but not life threatening)
I was out on my Boardman hybrid with my partners boy on his mountain bike. at one point we caught up a couple of girls ( at this point I was feeling a bit knackered esp my sore arse lol ) he said "lets pass them" I said "we can but it'll be embarrassing if we do and they catch us up again" so we passed and said hello but cycled our arses off for the next couple of miles
All in all a lovely 27.4 mile ride in lovely countryside saying hello to lots of like minded people, A perfect Sunday afternoon.
RegG
Über Member
- Location
- Nottingham
I was pleased with myself yesterday..... went up a moderate climb 17 seconds quicker than my previous attempt a few days earlier!
RegG
Über Member
- Location
- Nottingham
Not so pleased with myself yesterday though - I suffered the 'inevitable' clipless pedal fall. Unclipped my left foot as I have been doing for the last couple of months without problem, but tried to put my right foot to the ground, still clipped in!!! You can guess the rest. Pride hurt more than anything although the saddle has been ripped so will need to look for a replacement eventually!
GuyBoden
Guru
- Location
- Warrington
I had a slight twinge in my hamstring, behind my knee, last week, so I've had three days off the bike.
I lowered the saddle, to see if that helped (maybe it was a bit too high) and did a short 16 mile ride yesterday. I tried pedalling, using a continuous, higher cadence with less pedal pressing/force. Hamstring seems ok(ish), hopefully I'll get out today for a longer ride, especially while the sun is shining.
I lowered the saddle, to see if that helped (maybe it was a bit too high) and did a short 16 mile ride yesterday. I tried pedalling, using a continuous, higher cadence with less pedal pressing/force. Hamstring seems ok(ish), hopefully I'll get out today for a longer ride, especially while the sun is shining.
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Stonechat
Guru
- Location
- Staines, Middlesex
Sometimes you end up stronger after these slight problems
Hope it is all ok. Don't lower saddle too much, as I progress I seem to have higher saddle position
