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

[SatNavSaysStraightOn]

I went down this segment last week http://www.strava.com/segments/3615285, and it was my slowest time ever on it normall between 21-28mph last week 15.9mph, due to all the leaves and rain, however the wheels didn't slip once, just in case anyone thinks summer tyres are not for this time of year.

I have only just taken mine off and that was because I found a huge slit in it that went all the way down to the lining. The cut had severed the canvass threads and fabric otherwise I guess they would still be on the bike. Didn't have a spare summer tyre, so could only put my winter tyres on. Shame as the tyre still looked new despite the 5,000km it had done and would have seen me through several more summers at that rate! On the bright side I will only need to purchase 1 new one, not 2...

 

[Nigelnaturist]

I have only just taken mine off and that was because I found a huge slit in it that went all the way down to the lining. The cut had severed the canvass threads and fabric otherwise I guess they would still be on the bike. Didn't have a spare summer tyre, so could only put my winter tyres on. Shame as the tyre still looked new despite the 5,000km it had done and would have seen me through several more summers at that rate! On the bright side I will only need to purchase 1 new one, not 2...

It was the same with my rear gatorskin, when a stone took a chunk out of the rubber, it still rode well enough, as the kevlar belt was still in place, changed it to a 25c, but can't tell much difference.

 

[RWright]

I got out for a spin this evening but cut it short when I saw a rain cloud coming up the highway. I just couldn't make myself ride into it.

 

[sutts]

I embarrassed myself yesterday on the way in to work. Went into a left hand bend at a keen pace, on my regular route so well known to me, only this time I'm upright one second and lying on the floor the next, wondering why! Fortunately the bike went down on it's left side so the damage is limited to scuffs on the handlebar tape, pedal and rear skewer lever. I also need a new hi-viz top and a new pair of shorts. And some big bandages. Never mind though, I still got some P.R's for the rest of the ride and kept my moving time down to 3/4 hour!

I'll be travelling in by car this morning, as everything aches!

http://www.strava.com/activities/212862982

Incredible! That was how I came off! Ordinary left hand bend, the bike slipped away from under me, put hand down to break the fall...little finger took the weight and ended up at right angles!

We take these things lightly, but I for one have learnt a lesson, this can be a dangerous pastime. My finger injury has now affected my grip for the rest of my life.

 

[Eribiste]

Too right sutts, I think it fortunate that it happened so quickly that I was probably still holding the handlebars as I hit the ground. I'm also fortunate that it's a quiet road and there was no traffic at the time of the whoopsie. Your 'reminder' is much worse, and I hope you will eventually be able to work around it.

 

[Mo1959]

I got out for a spin this evening but cut it short when I saw a rain cloud coming up the highway. I just couldn't make myself ride into it.

I know how you feel. Back to rain again this morning here and it's forecast to be on pretty much all day, so I am either going to have to brave it for a while or be stuck inside most of the day which I hate.

 

[Harv]

Yes. It's grim here as well.

Was going to go out with my eldest but I'll give it a miss. Especially since neither of us has mudguards just yet. I'm gobsmacked at how expensive these are.

 

[Stonechat]

Looks nice here today but will be the shortest of outings as we are seeing friends

 

[SatNavSaysStraightOn]

the sun has finally (just) come out here as well... @Mo1959 usual commute today!

 

[Mo1959]

the sun has finally (just) come out here as well... @Mo1959 usual commute today!

Pah, you can go off some folk. Lol. I got drenched and the bike is filthy! Oh well, the waterproof jacket I ordered from Decathlon is due to get delivered today. I think it might get a lot of use.

 

[Mo1959]

Yes. It's grim here as well.

Was going to go out with my eldest but I'll give it a miss. Especially since neither of us has mudguards just yet. I'm gobsmacked at how expensive these are.

They are also fiddly to fit but worth it to keep most of the water and muck of yourself.......bike still gets pretty mucky even with them on I find.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

Well its damp here at the minute but it is set to dry up, I have 68 miles to do before tomorrow to make October the month i have travelled most distance in the 2 1/2 years since taking up cycling more seriously, though one of the months from Jan to June next year might be greater once I get to a full three years and every month will have had three so to speak. I suspect April and June to equal both this months and August totals of about 2,200 miles but May is set to be approaching 3,000

@Harv & @Mo1959 I ride with mudguards on all the time, bike looks naked without out them.

 

[Stonechat]

Managed a short outing of about 7.5 miles @ nearly 18 mph
Only half is on Strava, forgot to restart the Garmin after visiting cashpoint


Nice weather mild, and was in shorts and short sleeved jersey

 

[Mo1959]

Managed a short outing of about 7.5 miles @ nearly 18 mph
Only hald is on Strava, forgot to restart the Garmin after visiting cashpoint


Nice weather mild, and was in shorts and short sleeved jersey

Ahh, that probably explains why your ride looks like you cycled across the reservoir! Lol

 

[BrianEvesham]

Just a quick or rather slower loop, taking it easy on the slippery surfaces out there today.

http://www.strava.com/activities/213445677

Nice to be out in shorts and short sleeves.