The cows are mocking me

[Mad Doug Biker]

Once you get the hang of it, the cows will see you getting a moooove on! Sorry, that was bad.
I always say hello to animals as I go past, it is the least I can do for disturbing them.

Doug, who has said many a hello to a farm animal.

 

[Daisy]

Thank you to all for the advice and welcome notes. Big news... Today I did TEN whole miles, on real roads!! I know it's a silly amount for all you seasoned peeps out there but I can't explain the smugness I am feeling right now!!! I am also the talk of the village!! with mother being informed by local farmers wife that 'farmer had seen daisy on her bike going fast past the post office this morning .... In tight trousers!' maybe they are shocked at the Lycra but I am secretly hoping they are all in awe of my speed and general amazingness!! To top it all silly ExMrDaisy is on leave from sandhurst so will be hearing all about my amazing feats of super human abilities at the village pub whilst he nurses his half shandy desperate to talk to anyone about ironing and polishing boots!
I won't be at the pub, I am exhausted after my adventure, it has also been advised by my sister that I 'should go to bed and perhaps wakeup tommorow with a more humble attitude, because after all, it was only ten miles, hardly the achievement of the century!!'
So goodnight all,
Best wishes
SmugDaisy x

Ps for those that are desperate to know, I fell off five times, all within a mile of home and non infront of any livestock x

 

[aberal]

My first ride on a bike, as an adult, was a staggering 3 miles. Completely knackered me. Unbowed, the next day I cycled the same 3 miles, and the same the day after that. And after that. Soon thereafter...I cycled 5 miles. Then did the same again the next day. Encouraged, I eventually expanded it to 10 miles, then embarked upon a great adventure and set out upon a gobsmacking 15 miles round trip. Got back home knackered once again and happy. Then one day....I cycled 4000 miles across Australia. That's how it happens. Keep going Daisy.

But first....stop falling off!

 

[Headgardener]

Thank you to all for the advice and welcome notes. Big news... Today I did TEN whole miles, on real roads!! I know it's a silly amount for all you seasoned peeps out there but I can't explain the smugness I am feeling right now!!! I am also the talk of the village!! with mother being informed by local farmers wife that 'farmer had seen daisy on her bike going fast past the post office this morning .... In tight trousers!' maybe they are shocked at the Lycra but I am secretly hoping they are all in awe of my speed and general amazingness!! To top it all silly ExMrDaisy is on leave from sandhurst so will be hearing all about my amazing feats of super human abilities at the village pub whilst he nurses his half shandy desperate to talk to anyone about ironing and polishing boots!
I won't be at the pub, I am exhausted after my adventure, it has also been advised by my sister that I 'should go to bed and perhaps wakeup tommorow with a more humble attitude, because after all, it was only ten miles, hardly the achievement of the century!!'
So goodnight all,
Best wishes
SmugDaisy x

Ps for those that are desperate to know, I fell off five times, all within a mile of home and non infront of any livestock x

What feats of superhuman ability where you doing at the village pub? And are there any pictures?

 

[Daisy]

Ok ok, in my smug moment whilst harping on about myself I may have neglected the use of proper written English. I have been punished for yesterdays arrogance and self promotion with crippling pain from yesterday's cycling escapades!! Rest day today...

Daisy x

 

[mcshroom]

Congratulations on your ride Daisy, and feeling a bit uncomfortable after a long ride is normal. Your muscles are adjusting to the way you use them when cycling.

 

[PhunkPilot]

Great Job Daisy! You'll double that in no time.

 

[Intelligenthamster]

One of my local rides takes me past two alpacas, who live between Bepton and Midhurst in West Sussex. I haven't yet fallen off or p*******d in front of them but I'm sure they laugh at me every time I go by, as my hybrid is a cheapie and my roadie is 23 years old

Until recently I worked for a firm which had a very large number of cyclists. I got laughed at by our serious roadies and gasped at by couch potatoes for even getting on a bike... I ride because I enjoy it. And as the days get warmer and longer I get better at it.

Keep enjoying it- and ignore the cows!

 

[Mac66]

Welcome Daisy.

Yep. I am sure that most of us clipless riders have had the slow down - eat tarmac/dirt moment at least once. On the bright side at least it was only cows heckling you. My worst moment was in the full glare of the public's derision. To them it appeared as if I had simply forgotten to put my feet down when the bike slowed down .

I also had a number of starting-off moments, where I couldn't get clipped in quickly enough and I either 'stalled' or did some strange one legged cycling to get enough speed up to allow me to coast and clip in.

A sore bum and legs is normal at the start, as long as as its not around your knee joints, which can be a result of incorrect saddle height, fore-aft saddle position or cleats at incorrect angle for your natural foot position. Probably fuss about nothing but thought I better mention it just in case.

Keep at it and laugh in the face of those cows as you zip by at 20mph demonstarting your clipless finesse.