First Ride

[nickg]

Well tonight have started to push myself, currently got a claud butler rock mtb, but will be getting a road bike sometime soon. I do commute but its only 1 mile each way, so tonight in the rain and dark I went out. Only out for 20 mins, but done 4 miles with average speed of 12.8 mph I think it was. Pretty happy with that for tonight. Looking forward to my next ride.

 

[DaveyM]

We all started with the classic 4 miler
Glad you enjoyed it and keep it up

 

[nickg]

Thank you. Can anybody explain exactly how the ride to work scheme works in basic terms please.

 

[DaveyM]

• you choose a bike from shops on the scheme.
• your company pays before deductions for the bike monthly
• you save coz you don't pay Tax and NI on this money (approx 30%)
• so it feels like you pay less for the bike
• a £600 bike over 12 months = £50 a month BUT your take home pay is only £32 a month lighter.

calculate your saving http://www.evanscycles.com/ride2work/employee-benefits

Hope this helps

 

[mrbadexample]

Well tonight have started to push myself, currently got a claud butler rock mtb, but will be getting a road bike sometime soon. I do commute but its only 1 mile each way, so tonight in the rain and dark I went out. Only out for 20 mins, but done 4 miles with average speed of 12.8 mph I think it was. Pretty happy with that for tonight. Looking forward to my next ride.

Dark. Rain. MTB. 4 miles @ 12.8mph. Sounds pretty good for a first go.

 

[Bengarbage]

Dark. Rain. MTB. 4 miles @ 12.8mph. Sounds pretty good for a first go.

yes! good speed, now try reduce the time, or, just enjoy it

 

[Gary E]

We all started with the classic 4 miler

Speak for yourself, My first ride was with a mate who convinced me 12 miles was a good starter ride - I could barely stand afterwards!

It's a wonder I ever rode again

 

[nickg]

Daveym thank you for that. That is just how I needed it set out.

Really looking forward to next ride, may even be tonight if I can get out.

 

[nickg]

Well, just checked my emails from work, and ive been told its not a scheme my company wants to sign up to. Does it cost the company anything at any time?

 

[Andrew_Culture]

Sounds like you're starting with the tough stuff, which means when you get that road bike you'll FLY!

 

[Gaz Vickers]

Thats a very good start. Like me starting wit a mountain Bike. I've only been cycling 5-6 weeks and already being took on a 30 mile trip on Sunday.
I'd recommend sticking with you MTB until Spring then progress to being a full on Lycra clad Roadie. Thats my plan anyway!

 

[Motozulu]

I had an old, knackered, pig of a barracuda full suss MTB that my mates thought would be ok for my first ride - Follow the Dog at Cannock! (a red route) - Needless to say I did'nt finish the trail and was lucky I did'nt break my kneck. Instead of putting me off though it inspired me to go and get a proper HT and am now riding the trails every day I'm not at work. Well done and stick at it - I'm nearly a stone lighter than I was 6 months ago.

 

[Boon 51]

Thats the sort of mileage I did not that many weeks ago.. now I'm on 40 milers..
So good work and keep it up and your miles will get longer as you go..

 

[nickg]

I deffinatly think I need to get some padded shorts though.

 

[Gary E]

I deffinatly think I need to get some padded shorts though.

You've reached a milestone in cycling, congratulations