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

[Mo1959]

The local club done there normal sat morning ride several punctures, a crash and riding through 12" of water on several sections that apprantly came upto the quick release levers.... Glad I stayed In its just not fun.

Agree! Must admit I enjoyed my jog and getting back and not having to clean a wet and muddy bike. Will probably try a wee tootle in the morning though if it's half decent.

 

[stevey]

It was biblical this morning Mo very bad indeed, but tomorrow is supposed to be better so will pop out in the morning with the Mrs

 

[moo]

I use the radar on weather underground and look at wind direction. You can estimate the chance of rain over the day with good accuracy.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

I just use the met office site, find it pretty good. Tomorrow's forecast guess I know which why I will be heading.



EDIT
Though in fairness 5mph winds aren't anything to worry about.

 

[SatNavSaysStraightOn]

I'll continue to watch it through the window and feel sorry for you all!






So pictures and ride reports will be much appreciated because by the time i get back on my bike i may well be able to qualify to post my rides here!

 

[Nigelnaturist]

It was biblical this morning Mo very bad indeed, but tomorrow is supposed to be better so will pop out in the morning with the Mrs

Yesterdays afternoon bit was much worse than this mornings ride, half the distance and about twice the amount of rain.
These are the totals

rain in mm

 

[SatNavSaysStraightOn]

PS that is my way of begging you all to keep posting so I have something to do please!

 

[moo]

10st in lycra and riding my caad10, I'll be escorting my brother at a very slow pace tomorrow. The expected scalps should make a few peoples day. I'll try to resist responding

 

[Stonechat]

As I will be busy tomorrow was hoping Monday would be OK
Does not look likely
THough it does seem every time I look at the forecast it has changed!!

 

[Leescfc79]

I'm out at a fireworks display with friends tonight, will be driving there but having a few drinks and catching the train home so have no choice but to ride in the morning to pick my car up .

It's only 6 miles away but have planned a 28 mile route to pick it up, will extend or shorten depending on weather/hangover!

 

[bpsmith]

I plan to get out in the morning. Going back to my Defy for "Winter" duties. Trying out the Fulcrum 7's for first time, but not looking to go particularly fast, so brakes can bed the rims in.

 

[SatNavSaysStraightOn]

I have the fulcrum racing 7 cx's and they have been stunning. Really solid wheels though I am now on my 3rd set of bearings but that had more to do with the distances I do and the fact that they need to be replaced twice as often on the cx's than non cx's

 

[RWright]

Another ride on my regular track today. The weather is still nice and I am still in shorts and fingerless gloves but there is a chill in the air. I am not sweating much at all now. Things are due to cool down abruptly about Tuesday so I will start breaking out the cooler riding gear. I have been riding mostly on flat pedals lately and am considering just keep using them during the winter and wearing some cold weather shoes or boots this year for fitness riding. I also plan to include more walking/jogging than before, like Mo said, easier to warm up quickly and stay warm a little easier.

Speaking of running @Mo1959 you are doing some nice runs. If I could run like that I would definitely work it into my workout routine.

I got bored last Monday and decided to fly to France for a little jog. Since I was there I decided to try and up my pace a little since it was sort of hilly.
http://app.strava.com/activities/215293744
I would have done another lap but it was getting late and I wanted to get a glass of wine and a crepe before I flew back home, so I could get there in time to watch NFL Monday Night Football.

 

[RWright]

I think that run must be some sort of glitch in the sync between the Suunto site and Strava, that is just my guess. I was pretty impressed with myself for a minute though, even though I didn't remember it.

 

[bpsmith]

I have the fulcrum racing 7 cx's and they have been stunning. Really solid wheels though I am now on my 3rd set of bearings but that had more to do with the distances I do and the fact that they need to be replaced twice as often on the cx's than non cx's

Good to know, thanks!

I upgraded to Zonda's on my Giant and then swapped them onto a Bianchi that I bought. The Fulcrum's came on that and so not tried them yet.

They have got to be better than the stock Defy 1 wheels without s doubt.