that could be it then as i to would have said burning sensation whilst out....just aching a little now....will investigate my cleats......if i can get out of the chair
Well done fella.
Good first ride out in great weather. You'll soon be up there at Olympic levels
Not been on a road bike in 25 years and attempting Toton Hill is impressive. It's not the easiest climb to start with.
You'll soon get used to clipless. The burn is usually down to a bit of tweeking on the set up and you're sorted.
Out of interest what bike did you get and from which LBS?
Look forward to seeing you on the roads
Dan
Hi Dan,
i got the one below (if you check out my general post "availability of bikes" you'll see the background as to why i chose it). i got it from TS Bikes which is only 1/3 mile from me and Rob there has been very helpful and patient.
Yes Toton hill in hind sight was a mistake, its just that it would have been my first choice direction for my commute (which from todays performance i wont be starting until i have had a few more ride outs). I should have gone the other way towards Breaston, just to settle myself in. I'm in Long Eaton by the way...you will recognise me.....i'm the overweight lycra clad numpty doing 10 miles an hour
Sorry for the poor quality photo....took View attachment 7716 some in a hurry yesterday evening
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mmmmm a massage.....sounds gooooood.....i'll mention it to her once shen has cooked dinner, fed the dogs and done the washing up
so why the struggle on a road bike?
) but not the bottoms, I would feel a complete fake at present. 
Haha, me and my missus have a deal, I give her a massage and she does my legs for me.... that way we avoid the
.....its my legs that need a rub!!
i mentioned it to her......she said ...and i quote.... "i aint going anywhere near your ar$e!"
now you know what i have to deal with
o ur going to get such a slap for that one. Well done by the waymmmmm a massage.....sounds gooooood.....i'll mention it to her once shen has cooked dinner, fed the dogs and done the washing up
Well done my first attempt consisted of 2 miles of hell!!! But now I am comfortable doing a 22 mile commute. So much so I done it today got in the house for 5 minutes straight out for 90 minutes football .......but now Im Toast!!!! Keep cracking on, the hills get easier the more you put into them!!!
Well done with the 10 miles. The best I have done since coming back to cycling is 8 miles which knackers me, the thing is I can run 5 miles plus comfortably
As for the Lycra, I have bought it and worn the top (with much derision from my wife
As soon as I saw the Ridley brand I knew it was TS bikes. Nice bike mate. Looked at a Ridley myself when choosing a bike and Rob is a good bloke.
Toton hill is a hard one for your first time but now you know you can do it and survive.. if only just and in a weakened state
There aren't many directions you can head out of Long Eaton without finding a hill unfortuntaley. I'm Long Eaton myself and often pick my direction depending on how I feel.
If you need any help, encouragement or someone to prop you up just drop me a message. Been riding for years so I must be some use for something or other.
I look forward to seeing you on the roads or leaning on your bike sweating profusely.
Dan
I was a physical wreck at this point and definatley had to get my breath back
