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

[Nigelnaturist]

Is that your biggest tally to date, or have you ever achieved it?

No thats my biggest, but this is only my second full year

 

[RWright]

@BrianEvesham that's really nice to know, I have been watching your sig. over the time we have been on here, it been great to see and is an inspiration to others.

I have been encouraged to go out and ride many times that I may not feel like it when I see the "A short ride is better than no ride!" line in his sig.

 

[Eribiste]

I haven't been out on the bike at all this week; it's been persisting down with rain much of the time and I'm warding off a cold.I shall have to get out soon though and get some more miles in as I'm doing the Bredon Hill Bikeaway on the 19th.

 

[Harv]

http://www.strava.com/activities/204955654

Went out past dark for the first time last night! Had lights on and a hi-vis jacket but still a bit scary!

Some parts of the route weren't lit up. If it wasn't for the full moon I'm not sure I'd have seen much.

Any tips for riding in the dark? Something I'm going to have to do more of if I want to hit my target for the year.

 

[SatNavSaysStraightOn]

http://www.strava.com/activities/204955654

Went out past dark for the first time last night! Had lights on and a hi-vis jacket but still a bit scary!

Some parts of the route weren't lit up. If it wasn't for the full moon I'm not sure I'd have seen much.

Any tips for riding in the dark? Something I'm going to have to do more of if I want to hit my target for the year.

tips are - better lights, the see with type not the be seen with type, and expect to be slower.

I generally find riding at night easier - simply because you are seen so much better at night (assuming sensible/good lights here)
shoulder checks are easier - you only have to look for light on the ground of a vehicle behind you, not to the actual vehicle itself...

what was it that was scary - perhaps it is that that needs addressing (unless it was simply lack of being able to see as far as normal).

 

[Mo1959]

Rained most of the night here and was still gloomy and drizzly when I got up. Couldn't be bothered cycling through puddles so just had a brisk 4 mile dog walk.

Tomorrow is looking more promising. Not complaining as I enjoy walking as much if not more than cycling. Always good to have some weight bearing exercise too at my age!

 

[Nigelnaturist]

@Harv This Cree T6
You can get better mounts, and a wide angle lens for better light dispersion, I have had up to nearly 3hrs on a fully charged battery on my other one, not fully tested this one, but battery life will be dependent on power need and battery capacity.

 

[BrianEvesham]

I have my youngest son at home with me today, a bit poorly. It's blustery and sunny but no ride possible so on the trainer we go. One hour later I had to give up as I was drowning in sweat, ah well at least I've had a workout!

 

[SatNavSaysStraightOn]

Was expecting a www ride (warm, wet & windy) only got warm and windy but boy was it hard work. 22 miles into a stiff headwind added 15-20 mins to my usual ride time!

 

[Mo1959]

Was expecting a www ride (warm, wet & windy) only got warm and windy but boy was it hard work. 22 miles into a stiff headwind added 15-20 mins to my usual ride time!

At least you got out. I have actually done some housework........shock, horror! It needs to get bad before I do much. When the dog hair blows around like tumbleweed it is generally time to do some. Lol

 

[Stonechat]

If it's any consolation, I am having to push myself really hard to get out and not convinced I am enjoying it all that much, but at nearly a stone heavier than my fighting weight something must be done, although the surgeon did say I was quite thin so can't look too bad yet.......or maybe it's just my collar bones that are thin. Lol.

X-ray looked better this time. Under strict instructions not to fall off the bike or weight bear or lift too much yet as, although it looks ok, it won't be really strong for several months yet. Another follow up in 3 months time and I would imagine that will hopefully be me finished with appointments.

PLeased it is improving
I know from Mrs S's shoulder how long these things take
I was working at home (mostly) at the time and it was quite a strain to do that and look after her.
You have done reallly well to get through this, don't lose your resolve now.

 

[SpokeyDokey]

Rained most of the night here and was still gloomy and drizzly when I got up. Couldn't be bothered cycling through puddles so just had a brisk 4 mile dog walk.

Tomorrow is looking more promising. Not complaining as I enjoy walking as much if not more than cycling. Always good to have some weight bearing exercise too at my age!

Sequencing between drizzle, heavy drizzle, pouring rain here.

I think we are starting to pay for the nice long dry spring/summer.

 

[Stonechat]

Sequencing between drizzle, heavy drizzle, pouring rain here.

I think we are starting to pay for the nice long dry spring/summer.

YEs alternating sun drizzle and rain - and windy too

 

[Harv]

tips are - better lights, the see with type not the be seen with type, and expect to be slower.

I generally find riding at night easier - simply because you are seen so much better at night (assuming sensible/good lights here)
shoulder checks are easier - you only have to look for light on the ground of a vehicle behind you, not to the actual vehicle itself...

what was it that was scary - perhaps it is that that needs addressing (unless it was simply lack of being able to see as far as normal).

Thanks for the advice. The scary part was not being able to see. Part of the route had leaves and conkers that had fallen off a tree. You felt the squelching and the bumps but couldn't see them. Also was a bit paranoid if others could see us. We were well lit but as it was new had that bit of doubt in my mind.

@Harv This Cree T6
You can get better mounts, and a wide angle lens for better light dispersion, I have had up to nearly 3hrs on a fully charged battery on my other one, not fully tested this one, but battery life will be dependent on power need and battery capacity.

Thanks Nigel. Will check this out.

 

[SatNavSaysStraightOn]

Anyone been able to get into the raintoday.Co.UK site today? Was wanting to see what to expect for the way home but can't get onto it