Still loving cycling and now completed 11 rides with the longest being Xmas Day when I completed 15-mile. May not seem a lot but for a mid-fifties newbie it is I can assure you. Boxing day saw me go out with the intention of doing 20-mile, but only completed 10. The route I planned looked to be a lot of downhill, but the reality is that it was the reverse and I discovered a climb that seemed to never end. I was nearing the end of the village of Halmerend when I decided to turn back. The return was exhilerating as I reached speeds of 30mph getting back down the 'mountain'. Obviously a good day for cyclists as I was passed by around a dozen, and there was me thinking I was going well, and all these lycra clad folk were leaving me for dead.
When I got home I found I had averaged 11.1 mph which I thought was good as half the ride was done at 5 mph climbing. My overall average is still only 11.5 mph, so wonder what these people who keep passing me must be averaging, because I lose sight of them in a few minutes.
By the way the route I took turned out to be the highest point in Cheshire up to Alsagers Bank, so not making that mistake again.
When I got home I found I had averaged 11.1 mph which I thought was good as half the ride was done at 5 mph climbing. My overall average is still only 11.5 mph, so wonder what these people who keep passing me must be averaging, because I lose sight of them in a few minutes.
By the way the route I took turned out to be the highest point in Cheshire up to Alsagers Bank, so not making that mistake again.