OP
OP
Nigelnaturist
Guru
- Location
- Pontefract
I have to go out anyway, so makes no odds what it does.
Show us your.......newbie progress!
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BrianEvesham
Mask is gone!
- Location
- South Littleton, Evesham.
Post pictures and we will scrutinise
Mine also needs new bar tape so I'm looking forward to your pics!
Stonechat
Guru
- Location
- Staines, Middlesex
Well it is bright and sunny just now so will get out when I have finished this coffee
Stonechat
Guru
- Location
- Staines, Middlesex
Never been into Jogging. Knees did not like it
When still working I had free use of gym, did not touch the treadmills, used the exercise bikes and the rowing machine
Rustybucket
Veteran
- Location
- South Coast
Decided to test my new Gore rain / wind jacket (which I got for cheap, from the found a bargain thread, think its a 2013 model) Rain wasnt too bad & wasnt as cold as yesterday!
I think I may get some mudguards fitted to my hybrid & also get my bike checked over, there is a new creaking noise coming from either the bottom bracket or my rear wheel. Looking forward to the ride home - hope the traffic isnt too bad thru London!
I think I may get some mudguards fitted to my hybrid & also get my bike checked over, there is a new creaking noise coming from either the bottom bracket or my rear wheel. Looking forward to the ride home - hope the traffic isnt too bad thru London!
Mo1959
Legendary Member
- Location
- Perthshire,Scotland
Wow, I heard the rain most of the night and the river was very high. Was over the path in several places. The dog seems to have the sense not to go near it when it is like that. It is fair now though so will soon drop. Still enjoyed my walk though.
Stonechat
Guru
- Location
- Staines, Middlesex
Just got back from a ride
First leg into the wind hard to get above 14 mph
The first half done, I was averaging 14.5 mph
However by the end of an improvised route
27.61 miles 15.9 mph and 1178 feet of climbing.
Not that's it a big hill but went up St Ann's Hill, first time I can remember
Some nice sections with the wind and the wind helped me to a few PRs
Wore the softshell today - maybe it was hardly necessary, also some shoe covers I got in case there was any standing water (a bit but not much) These were the second I got as the first were so hard to put on.
I had intended to do some training, intervals or something but thought the wind would make that hard
http://www.strava.com/activities/216449783
First leg into the wind hard to get above 14 mph
The first half done, I was averaging 14.5 mph
However by the end of an improvised route
27.61 miles 15.9 mph and 1178 feet of climbing.
Not that's it a big hill but went up St Ann's Hill, first time I can remember
Some nice sections with the wind and the wind helped me to a few PRs
Wore the softshell today - maybe it was hardly necessary, also some shoe covers I got in case there was any standing water (a bit but not much) These were the second I got as the first were so hard to put on.
I had intended to do some training, intervals or something but thought the wind would make that hard
http://www.strava.com/activities/216449783
Stonechat
Guru
- Location
- Staines, Middlesex
I would not fancy commuting from Staines into London !
moo
Veteran
- Location
- North London
Had an eventful 30 mile recovery ride yesterday.
A number of HGVs close passing and honking their horn, not exactly helpful when you're trying to maintain a low heart rate.
However the worst involved physical contact as some twit overtook me on double white lines. How close? My arm destroyed her wing mirror and if I wasn't reasonably stable I'd have been off and under someones wheel. No physical damage to myself fortunately. I saw the lady pulled over a mile or so later waving her arms. My general opinion of motorists is so low I'd expect her to berate me for damaging her car, so just kept on riding.
A number of HGVs close passing and honking their horn, not exactly helpful when you're trying to maintain a low heart rate.
However the worst involved physical contact as some twit overtook me on double white lines. How close? My arm destroyed her wing mirror and if I wasn't reasonably stable I'd have been off and under someones wheel. No physical damage to myself fortunately. I saw the lady pulled over a mile or so later waving her arms. My general opinion of motorists is so low I'd expect her to berate me for damaging her car, so just kept on riding.
Rustybucket
Veteran
- Location
- South Coast
Once your used to the taxi's & buses trying to knock you off its fine! Easy in the morning not much traffic, sometimes a nightmare going home especially through Nottinghill down the hill to shephards bush and the 5 lanes of traffic.
Berk on a Bike
Veteran
- Location
- Yorkshire
Nice work to anybody who rides in the current diluvial conditions. Mixed up shifts and family commitments are playing havoc with my itinerary; now it p*sses down too, just to stick a cherry on the cowpat. Looking like Sunday is my best hope. 
Stonechat
Guru
- Location
- Staines, Middlesex
Judge the wind
First half today 14.6 mph, second half 17.8 mph
First half today 14.6 mph, second half 17.8 mph
OP
OP
Nigelnaturist
Guru
- Location
- Pontefract
First bit was dryish, and I thought I might be over dressed for the day, after the group well I have ridden in worse rain in recent months and the wind was still light, called in to my mates as I do on a Friday bit of a chin wag ect.... left as the heavens opened where the floods came from I don't know.
@Stonechat it wasn't a matter of standing water but rivers, for the second time in a month or so a car coming the other way virtual drowned me, though this wasn't as bad as the last one.
The top part is the weather with the separate rides below, 3.6mm of rain mainly this afternoon
welsh dragon
Thanks but no thanks. I think I'll pass.
Its been raining non stop here for days, so it was another day on the turbo. Well done everyone who is managing to get out and about
iancity
Veteran
- Location
- Ashington, Northumberland
Gonna try and update most Fridays as thats when I have a bit time at the computer. My goal is (was) 5 or 6 days a week, small 7 mile loop before work...feeling some pain in knee though and physio says no to every day, but ok's every other day, so max 4 days now...so at least I managed it this week, I know its tiny compared to you lot but enjoying being on the bike even if I go sooo slow. Was pleased as punch when I put my data into Garmin/Strava earlier, smashed every segment I do (4) on Monday...I have no idea what I did differently on Monday but 4 PR's...very happy with myself lol
Was pleased I even went out this morning, blowing a gale, and raining, but still get up and went out, was blown all over at one point, riding along the promenade next to the North Sea, but to be honest I loved it, was just laughing to myself and really enjoyed it
Was pleased I even went out this morning, blowing a gale, and raining, but still get up and went out, was blown all over at one point, riding along the promenade next to the North Sea, but to be honest I loved it, was just laughing to myself and really enjoyed it
