The (very short) story so far

[buggi]

I have no idea but I do know that the present pedals have teeth which stick in my trainer soles making it difficult to place my foot consistently.

I have that problem with flat pedals. You'll be fine with SPDs

 

[mjr]

If they've got teeth, they're not flats. Probably some sort of MTB pedals.

 

[Domus]

22.95 miles this morning, up to Ramsbottom then through Edenfield to Haslingden, back through Edenfield and Rammy. Back home to Sunny Radcliffe. Sweating like a lawn sprinkler on the climb up to Rammy.

Getting better, bit by bit.

 

[Domus]

Update. A full week without a ride. Out this morning 22 miles. Tottington, Greenmount, Bradshaw, Astley Bridge, Doffcocker, Heaton, Bolton town centre and back to Sunny Radcliffe.
The hills are still a struggle and it was a bit draughty out there.

 

[ayceejay]

Some of those place names be weird but 'Doffcocker' surely you are making it up or is that where Joe was born?

 

[mjr]

Some of those place names be weird but 'Doffcocker' surely you are making it up or is that where Joe was born?

There was Rick Astley Bridge and Paul Heaton there too! Themed ride, anyone?

 

[Domus]

Joe Cocker is from Sheffield, "The Dark Side" (of the Pennines)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doffcocker

 

[Domus]

Arrrgh just missed 25 miles this morning. Very similar route as last time with an extra little climb thrown in. 24.8 miles.

Coming on but still struggling on the climbs.

 

[Domus]

Just a week since my last ride, managed 34 miles today with 2,400 feet of climbing. Absolutely goosed when I got home.

Please tell me it's doing me good.

 

[Spinney]

Please tell me it's doing me good.

No pain, go gain!

What doesn't kill you makes you stronger.

Pain is just the sign of weakness leaving the body.



Anyone saying any of the above to me while I am struggling up a hill or recovering at the top is living very, very dangerously indeed..