Stonechat
Guru
- Location
- Staines, Middlesex
It soon becomes second nature. Sometimes the mistakes come when tired so pay more attention then
Show us your.......newbie progress!
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Stonechat
Guru
- Location
- Staines, Middlesex
Usual Wednesday ride - did not leave so early so not so far, but did three reps of St Ann's Hill, and a quick ride round
Quite windy today
19.74 miles @ only 15.3 mph (hills + wind slowed me)
1516 feet climbed
Seemed a certain lethargy initially, hopefuly past that now
https://www.strava.com/activities/403352230#
Quite windy today
19.74 miles @ only 15.3 mph (hills + wind slowed me)
1516 feet climbed
Seemed a certain lethargy initially, hopefuly past that now
https://www.strava.com/activities/403352230#
GuyBoden
Guru
- Location
- Warrington
Nice, slow, circular 35 mile Cheshire ride today, sunny all the way, the country lanes were looking good and plenty of pheasants wandering across the roads.
Lymm-Dunham-Bowden-Mobberley-Knutsford-Budsworth-Whitley-Hatton-Stocktonheath.
And, my Hamstring seems ok. Very happy.
Lymm-Dunham-Bowden-Mobberley-Knutsford-Budsworth-Whitley-Hatton-Stocktonheath.
And, my Hamstring seems ok. Very happy.
Furthest ride from the house today, 15.3 miles (16.1 miles is my furthest but that was taking car down to coast) After the initial climb from home it was a pleasant lumpy route with only 812ft elevation. I stopped in Caerwys and took some photos of the alpacas and my bike. Making the most of the weather before it changes.
Glass Kites
Active Member
- Location
- Chester
Went out for a quick and flat ride yesterday as the weather was decent (40 miles and 680ft) - was planning on doing another 10 miles or so, when I exited a roundabout a car pulled up sharply in front of me, wound his window down and gave me some grief. Turns out it was one of my mates winding me up. Was quite surprised that he recognised me in my cycling gear to be honest.
He was coincidentally on his way to our LBS to get himself his first road bike, so went along with him and he ended up coughing up £800 on a Merida. Are they any good?
He was coincidentally on his way to our LBS to get himself his first road bike, so went along with him and he ended up coughing up £800 on a Merida. Are they any good?
Stonechat
Guru
- Location
- Staines, Middlesex
Well went out for a bit of a spin on a flat course to loosen up the legs for the onslaught onto Legs of Steel tomorrow
Wento Bushy Park via the river and back via Fetham
22.09 miles @ 17.7 mph
(Climbing only 138)
Bit of a slight wind but glorious weather
https://www.strava.com/activities/404739117
Wento Bushy Park via the river and back via Fetham
22.09 miles @ 17.7 mph
(Climbing only 138)
Bit of a slight wind but glorious weather
https://www.strava.com/activities/404739117
Stonechat
Guru
- Location
- Staines, Middlesex
Completed Surrey Legs of Steel
Marcin and I met up at the top of Box Hill. Got rather cold queing to start.
A bit misty, but not real fog. Once under way, down Box Hill got even colder, but climbing Ranmore common, soon warmed up.
Next up was Leith Hill via the Coldharbour Lane route. Didn't seem as hard as previously.
Next main bill was Holmbury Hill. This had a couple of sharp bits but not so bad.
By this time Marcin had gone on ahead, wanting to get home soon. He is much younger, so doesn't need me to hold him back. I heard a shout 'Bob' from behind, of was Graeme, a former colleague, who used to do racing.
However all too soon we reached Barhatch Lane aka Winterfold Hill. This is clearly the toughest hill of the ride with gradients of 21% and more.
Most of the way up I was still within sight of him. But he disappeared ,but I made it up ok.
Then followed a smaller hill, St Martha's, but this whole section was quite hilly.
Then came Coombe Lane, an old favourite, by now fatigue slowed me somewhat.
This was immediately followed by Crocknorth aka Dunley hill. I had to pause here.
Then some miles of rolling ups and downs before ascent of Box Hill and the finish
Cut off a little bit at start
About 50.3 miles with 5322 feet of climbing. 12.7 ave speed.
Quite a tough ride
https://www.strava.com/activities/405338708
PS Edit
Official time 4 hr 19 min 3.65 sec
Garmin moving time 3 hr 49 min 27 sec
If I hadn't stoppped might have got the silver time for my age and gender
Marcin and I met up at the top of Box Hill. Got rather cold queing to start.
A bit misty, but not real fog. Once under way, down Box Hill got even colder, but climbing Ranmore common, soon warmed up.
Next up was Leith Hill via the Coldharbour Lane route. Didn't seem as hard as previously.
Next main bill was Holmbury Hill. This had a couple of sharp bits but not so bad.
By this time Marcin had gone on ahead, wanting to get home soon. He is much younger, so doesn't need me to hold him back. I heard a shout 'Bob' from behind, of was Graeme, a former colleague, who used to do racing.
However all too soon we reached Barhatch Lane aka Winterfold Hill. This is clearly the toughest hill of the ride with gradients of 21% and more.
Most of the way up I was still within sight of him. But he disappeared ,but I made it up ok.
Then followed a smaller hill, St Martha's, but this whole section was quite hilly.
Then came Coombe Lane, an old favourite, by now fatigue slowed me somewhat.
This was immediately followed by Crocknorth aka Dunley hill. I had to pause here.
Then some miles of rolling ups and downs before ascent of Box Hill and the finish
Cut off a little bit at start
About 50.3 miles with 5322 feet of climbing. 12.7 ave speed.
Quite a tough ride
https://www.strava.com/activities/405338708
PS Edit
Official time 4 hr 19 min 3.65 sec
Garmin moving time 3 hr 49 min 27 sec
If I hadn't stoppped might have got the silver time for my age and gender
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steve50
Disenchanted Member
- Location
- West Yorkshire
Good early ride out today, 25.70 miles, 1,976ft climb between Mytholmroyd and Blackstone Edge reservoir, average speed 11.83mph. Foggy as hell over the top of the pennines with visibility down to about twenty feet in places. Enjoyed it though.
Stonechat
Guru
- Location
- Staines, Middlesex
This was the queuing yesterday at Box Hill as taken by Marcin
steve keay
Über Member
- Location
- Ipswich Suffolk
Today I took part in the Ipswich cycle swarm, what a fab ride. I opted for the 25 mile route as I had my partners boy with me on his mountain bike. in total we rode 34 miles today,
On the ride to the start point in the local park we gentle ride through the centre of the park. I had completely missed a sign saying no cycling although I did see a blue circular sign with a bike in it which I thought was ok. An old couple were walking towards us so I said good morning the guy ignored me and the old dear ripped into me about no cycling , I apologised and said we were riding for a cancer charity and she said it was no excuse oops.
Anyway off we went, some people were taking it really slow and some flying along. We overtook a few people but were overtaken by more.
Low point of the day was a girl in a Mini started to overtake then got half way past then decided she wasn't going to make it before the lights so she decided to squeeze me against the kerb, I shouted , she looked me in the eye then cut right across the front of me :/
Highlight of the day was a large group of riders from the Stowmarket cycle club catching us up. It felt like the peleton catching a breakaway rider in the Tour de France. I latched on the back for a short time, it was an amazing feeling like being towed along. No way was I going to keep up but it was fun while it lasted.
Finally got back to the park, arse and legs hurting but felt great. Finished the day by having a try of the Mr Carbon road bike on display, wow what a machine. Then off to mcDonalds for a well earned burger.
On the ride to the start point in the local park we gentle ride through the centre of the park. I had completely missed a sign saying no cycling although I did see a blue circular sign with a bike in it which I thought was ok. An old couple were walking towards us so I said good morning the guy ignored me and the old dear ripped into me about no cycling , I apologised and said we were riding for a cancer charity and she said it was no excuse oops.
Anyway off we went, some people were taking it really slow and some flying along. We overtook a few people but were overtaken by more.
Low point of the day was a girl in a Mini started to overtake then got half way past then decided she wasn't going to make it before the lights so she decided to squeeze me against the kerb, I shouted , she looked me in the eye then cut right across the front of me :/
Highlight of the day was a large group of riders from the Stowmarket cycle club catching us up. It felt like the peleton catching a breakaway rider in the Tour de France. I latched on the back for a short time, it was an amazing feeling like being towed along. No way was I going to keep up but it was fun while it lasted.
Finally got back to the park, arse and legs hurting but felt great. Finished the day by having a try of the Mr Carbon road bike on display, wow what a machine. Then off to mcDonalds for a well earned burger.
Ihatehills
Senior Member
- Location
- Cornwall
First time I've ridden over 30 miles with some hills involved ,13.8 mph average. it was a highly enjoyable ride along the Cornish coast, with the sun shining but not too hot and not a breath of wind. why cant all rides be like this ?
https://www.strava.com/activities/405579794
https://www.strava.com/activities/405579794
RegG
Über Member
- Location
- Nottingham
My partner and I went out for a ride yesterday morning as the weather was looking good (before the forecast downpours). We eventually did nearly 21 miles which is our second longest ride since taking up cycling more seriously earlier this year. My partner is not too confident in traffic but she did very well yesterday and really enjoyed the ride. Hoping for some dry, if cold, days in the coming months so we can keep it up!
iggibizzle
Senior Member
- Location
- blackpool
Well my 1st full year of cycling is now at 9000 miles for the year so far. And I've entered a 1000km audax next summer (over 4 days!! And some of the toughest terrain in uk!). Plus might enter some 100 mile tt's as it seems I have decent speed. So you can say my newbie status can now be upgraded 
Good when you discover a hidden talent!!
Good when you discover a hidden talent!!
Wow that's some progressWell my 1st full year of cycling is now at 9000 miles for the year so far. And I've entered a 1000km audax next summer (over 4 days!! And some of the toughest terrain in uk!). Plus might enter some 100 mile tt's as it seems I have decent speed. So you can say my newbie status can now be upgraded
I had just done my first year and have done 3000 miles which I am more than happy with Good luck on your adventures . yes you maybe past newbie stage now but keep posting and telling us of your progress
Well my 1st full year of cycling is now at 9000 miles for the year so far. And I've entered a 1000km audax next summer (over 4 days!! And some of the toughest terrain in uk!). Plus might enter some 100 mile tt's as it seems I have decent speed. So you can say my newbie status can now be upgraded
Great stuff....
