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SatNavSaysStraightOn

SatNavSaysStraightOn

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ruffers said:
Cheers brumjim gonna have a good look through, anyone else on the forum similar stage to me tried a group ride???
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yep, last weekend was my first club ride.
My position is this: I am getting back to cycling after a nasty dog attack back in feb this year (I was cycling around the world at the time), think 4 bites and +100 stitches needed; hence my comments about stuffing the world, they have no idea on your circumstances.
I can now easily ride +30miles and had done a 41miles with a break before going out with a club last weekend. It was hard. I ended up doing almost 55 miles (expected around 40 miles) but towards the end was struggling badly. I was often the slowest, though not always and by the time by split came for my route back home, I have to say I was very grateful to be able to ride at my pace without feeling like I was really holding people up. I tend to ease up rather than stop when I need a 'break'.
I really enjoyed the ride, don't get me wrong and I was made to feel very welcome and have been invited back, but won't be going this weekend. I may give it a month and go once a month, whilst I continue to work on my distance and speed.
Hindsight says it was too much, too soon, for me I'm afraid, but I did manage it and I did enjoy it. http://www.cyclechat.net/threads/anyone-a-member-of-the-weaver-valley-cycling-club.115793/
 
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ruffers

ruffers

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Location
bury, lancs
Glad your back on track, hope recovery was as well as can be expected.
 
Davehateshills

Davehateshills

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Location
Bury, Lancashire
Welcome to the mad world of cycling and the even madder world of CycleChat. :crazy:

As a fellow 'Buryite' it good to see more members in the area. Well done so far in taking the leap in t the world of cycling and the advice that you have been give on here is all good.

I am literally a couple of months further down the road then you. I now think nothing of popping out for a 30 - 50 mile ride and despite my name I am starting to get used to the hills! ?(keep that quiet please, I have a reputation)

The first group that you should join is a Facebook group called 'Oldham SSG' the SSG bit stands for 'Skyride Splinter Group' and basically we are a load of enthusiastic cyclist going out for a ride together. There are all different levels of ride available however you will need to get to the point where you can manage a 30 - 40 mile route before committing to a ride. Join up anyway and you will get the vibe of the group.

....... and if you want to go out for a ride then drop me a line. I try to get out 3 - 4 times each week.
 
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ruffers

ruffers

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bury, lancs
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Davehateshills said:
Welcome to the mad world of cycling and the even madder world of CycleChat. :crazy:

As a fellow 'Buryite' it good to see more members in the area. Well done so far in taking the leap in t the world of cycling and the advice that you have been give on here is all good.

I am literally a couple of months further down the road then you. I now think nothing of popping out for a 30 - 50 mile ride and despite my name I am starting to get used to the hills! ?(keep that quiet please, I have a reputation)

The first group that you should join is a Facebook group called 'Oldham SSG' the SSG bit stands for 'Skyride Splinter Group' and basically we are a load of enthusiastic cyclist going out for a ride together. There are all different levels of ride available however you will need to get to the point where you can manage a 30 - 40 mile route before committing to a ride. Join up anyway and you will get the vibe of the group.

....... and if you want to go out for a ride then drop me a line. I try to get out 3 - 4 times each week.
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Thanks very much for the reply, what routes do you ride around bury? Thanks for the offer of a ride too just changing jobs at the moment but once settled I will definitely go for a ride.

I agree too its good to see local riders on such a large forum and be able to see where they ride and what levels they are at.
 
Saluki

Saluki

World class procrastinator
Location
...Norwich over the water.
My husband gets zapped of energy on a 15 miler too. I think that its his diet and he is a tad err (tries to be polite) round in shape. He's not allowed bananas as he has renal issues, potassium levels and all that, so he takes some boiled sweets to suck. The sugar helps him. He also takes a flapjack to nibble on as he goes round. Anything over 25 miles, we'll often stop for a cuppa on the way round.

Also, stop thinking about the darn hills. That's why you are struggling with them, because you are over thinking them. That's not going to make them smaller or going up easier. Relax your body up hills, don't look at the top - look where you are going though - find a nice place for your hands too. On a big hill (I live in Norfolk, don't laugh) I put my hands on the top of the bars, find a sensible gear and just spin until I get to the top. Nowadays I find myself going into a harder gear. I try to relax as much as I can.

Don't take this bit as advice as I am one of the naughty iPod type of riders. I listen with one ear thingy in my left ear. I can hear the road noise of my tyres, birds tweeting etc, but it gives me some music in one ear and a good rock song can really assist up a hill, I find. Sometimes, when I need a bit of motivation to go out, especially when I'm riding alone, I find that it really helps.
 
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ruffers

ruffers

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Location
bury, lancs
Saluki said:
My husband gets zapped of energy on a 15 miler too. I think that its his diet and he is a tad err (tries to be polite) round in shape. He's not allowed bananas as he has renal issues, potassium levels and all that, so he takes some boiled sweets to suck. The sugar helps him. He also takes a flapjack to nibble on as he goes round. Anything over 25 miles, we'll often stop for a cuppa on the way round.

Also, stop thinking about the darn hills. That's why you are struggling with them, because you are over thinking them. That's not going to make them smaller or going up easier. Relax your body up hills, don't look at the top - look where you are going though - find a nice place for your hands too. On a big hill (I live in Norfolk, don't laugh) I put my hands on the top of the bars, find a sensible gear and just spin until I get to the top. Nowadays I find myself going into a harder gear. I try to relax as much as I can.

Don't take this bit as advice as I am one of the naughty iPod type of riders. I listen with one ear thingy in my left ear. I can hear the road noise of my tyres, birds tweeting etc, but it gives me some music in one ear and a good rock song can really assist up a hill, I find. Sometimes, when I need a bit of motivation to go out, especially when I'm riding alone, I find that it really helps.
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Thanks for the advice, liking the tunes in one ear too.
 
Svendo

Svendo

Guru
Location
Walsden
Don't forget hydration too, even on a short ride of you're working hard you will be losing fluids through sweat, which need replacing, ideally during the ride. Thirst can be mistaken for hunger as well, apparently humans aren't very good at telling the difference.
 
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ruffers

ruffers

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Location
bury, lancs
Svendo said:
Don't forget hydration too, even on a short ride of you're working hard you will be losing fluids through sweat, which need replacing, ideally during the ride. Thirst can be mistaken for hunger as well, apparently humans aren't very good at telling the difference.
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Thanks for the info normally drink about a litre of water on a usual ride
 
Pumpkin the robot

Pumpkin the robot

Guru
Davehateshills said:
Welcome to the mad world of cycling and the even madder world of CycleChat. :crazy:

As a fellow 'Buryite' it good to see more members in the area. Well done so far in taking the leap in t the world of cycling and the advice that you have been give on here is all good.

I am literally a couple of months further down the road then you. I now think nothing of popping out for a 30 - 50 mile ride and despite my name I am starting to get used to the hills! ?(keep that quiet please, I have a reputation)

The first group that you should join is a Facebook group called 'Oldham SSG' the SSG bit stands for 'Skyride Splinter Group' and basically we are a load of enthusiastic cyclist going out for a ride together. There are all different levels of ride available however you will need to get to the point where you can manage a 30 - 40 mile route before committing to a ride. Join up anyway and you will get the vibe of the group.

....... and if you want to go out for a ride then drop me a line. I try to get out 3 - 4 times each week.
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I have joined the SSG group and will be joining them for the all in ride tomorrow, looks like a decent flat ride.
 
Pedal pusher

Pedal pusher

Veteran
Location
Alloa
ruffers said:
When I was young I was quite fit but a few years on and kids arriving to the family I found it hard to make time for exercise but starting a new job soon which isn't working away from home so I'm determined to get back in shape and feel good about myself. After Xmas I may look in to commuting as its only 6 mile round trip
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Do it now don't wait. I'm sure you will manage a 6 mile round trip.
 
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