Tomorrow is the fist big one!!

[jnrmczip]

So tomorrow morning will be my fist chance to go a proper cycle that isn't a commute to work. I'm going to do a loop basically. I don't know how far yet I've decided the best option is to go with the flow. I'll be leaving the house 7 am and ill be back when I get back. Ideally hoping to cover at least 20 to 30 miles. Wish me luck and keep your fingers crossed for half decent weather.

 

[toeknee]

Nice one , have a good ride , just take your time and enjoy it.

 

[Goonerobes]

Take it easy & you'll be fine. Good luck.

 

[DannyCFC]

You'll have a blast! Out of interest, how far's your commute?

 

[jnrmczip]

I think it should be fine I was going to set a longer goal but decided to choose a route with more hills try get used to them a bit more. I think it will be more beneficial to me as my commute is only 7.5 k but 122m climb.

 

[DannyCFC]

About the same as me. You'll do it no bother.

 

[jnrmczip]

The plan is to do this same route every week on a sat or Sunday then add ten miles every month. Which should put me in a good position for doing over 100 miles for charity.

 

[Colin_B]

I started cycling about this time last year and planned on building my mileage by 10 miles a month. Some months it didn't happen and other months I increased by more. Don't worry if you don't meet every target every month. Just keep enjoying it and the distance will come.
Good luck for tomorrow

 

[DannyCFC]

very similar aim! At the minute I can do 25 miles no problem, 40 starts to hurt. We're determined to do at least one 50 miler by the end of the month. It's addictive, a tenner says you won't be halfway through before you start thinking about the next ride!

 

[Spinney]

The plan is to do this same route every week on a sat or Sunday then add ten miles every month. Which should put me in a good position for doing over 100 miles for charity.

Won't you get bored doing the same route every weekend? A bit of variety can help to keep you motivated.

 

[Eribiste]

Have a good ride. Take water with you, and take some sweets so you can promise yourself a treat every 5 miles, or top of the hill or whatever mini goal you set on the way.

Don't forget to let us know how you get on.

 

[DannyCFC]

Won't you get bored doing the same route every weekend? A bit of variety can help to keep you motivated.

But when you're looking to build up distances a bit of familiarity isn't all bad. That said me and the brains of the outfit use a few different routes now depending on what we fancy. I think it's nice to know you can do 10, 20, 30 miles or what have you and then start to explore.

 

[jnrmczip]

I started cycling about this time last year and planned on building my mileage by 10 miles a month. Some months it didn't happen and other months I increased by more. Don't worry if you don't meet every target every month. Just keep enjoying it and the distance will come.
Good luck for tomorrow

I know there will be a lot of variances trying to achieve the targets and I won't let it get me down if I don't achieve it every month however I will try my hardest not to be beaten and get as close as possible to the target.

 

[jnrmczip]

very similar aim! At the minute I can do 25 miles no problem, 40 starts to hurt. We're determined to do at least one 50 miler by the end of the month. It's addictive, a tenner says you won't be halfway through before you start thinking about the next ride!

I'm already hooked from commuting I'm worse than a kid at Christmas. I was kicking my self after my first commute thinking I should have been doing this for years. Rain or cold doesn't out me off I find cycling quite therapeutic even when I'm challenging myself. And feel good after it. I also like the fact I'm out and about and not stuck behind the car steering wheel.

 

[jnrmczip]

Won't you get bored doing the same route every weekend? A bit of variety can help to keep you motivated.

See 4 weeks is all ill be doing the same route then adding to it to change it up. I choose the 4 weeks so I could challenge myself for 4 weeks on each additional bit I add to the route. So don't think I'll get to board.