Hello, I'm Lynn

[LynnA]

Hi Everyone,

I'm Lynn and I live near Canterbury in Kent. I've reached the big 40 and commute to London for work, so not leaving much time for anything else.

I'm reasonably new to road cycling - I do a 10 mile round trip commute to the station each day and the odd 20 milers, but last year, having read about the Etape Caledonia decided that I would do it. I registered on the first day registration opened

However, here we are relatively close to the event and I haven't been out seriously on the road I did a triathlon before Christmas and haven't done much else since. I'm seriously worried now. Would appreciate some kind words to get my butt off the sofa!

I bought a racing bike in September - an Orbea Aqua and it has been kitted out specifically with the Etape in mind.

Please be kind!!

 

[ianrauk]

HI LynneA and welcome to the forum. Glad to have you on board. We have a good few people in the Mighty Kingdom of Kent so you are not alone...

 

[Aperitif]

Hello Lynn, welcome to CycleChat. Get into the Café, followed by 'Informal Rides' etc and book a few tickets now for the FNRttC series and build your confidence among friends! (and Ian)

 

[HJ]

Hallo and welcome....

Are you planning on joining the CC team in the Etape? I am sure you will be welcome to tag along.

 

[rich p]

Hi Lynn. Get off the sofa you lazy so-and-so

I thought I'd try the boot camp strategy!

 

[Panter]

Woo Hoo, another Kentie, welcome to CC

You'll be fine, just get out there and get some miles in

(makes note to heed own advice...)

 

[Ashtrayhead]

Welcome Lynn! Nice choice of bike!

 

[addictfreak]

Hello and welcome Lynn.

The etape caledonia is not until the 16th May which gives you loads of time. Start getting the miles in and you will be fine

 

[Scoosh]

LynnA and to CC

Congratulations on entering the Etape ! It's a lovely route, scenic and not too challenging.

If you have managed to get off the sofa and do some riding , you should aim to build up your distances steadily (add about 10% each week and take an 'easy' week every 4th one) and include a few hills and you'll not have any difficulties. [he says glibly ]

Don't worry about going too fast - there will be plenty of greyhounds to keep you company . Equally, don't worry about being too slow as you will get a massive speed benefit from riding in a group and from the closed roads .

I've ridden around the area before but this will be my first Etape, so you are not alone amongst CC folk. [and some of the guys doing it whom I know, well ...... it's not a race for everyone .... ]

Happy !

 

[bauldbairn]

Hello LynnA and Welcome to the CC Forum.