I'm happy

[Sig SilverPrinter]

i have just done my 16.5 mile commute home in 1hr 6mins.
I know this may not be super speedy but its the fastest i've done it so I'm well pleased
My knees aren't very happy though!

 

[l4dva]

Well done mate!

I managed my 7 mile trip in 35 mins today, this is only my second commute the first time i did it it took me nearly 45 mins, im quite impressed with it though, it can only get faster! Although im sure there are plenty out there who could do it much faster anyways.

My knees don't feel so great either, im only 23 as well.....this is not good!!! Anyone got any tips or excerises to keep your knees from aching?

 

[HLaB]

Well done Sig, with traffic and things that's more than a respectable commute time

 

[ianrauk]

considering my 13.15mile commute home took near the same time 1hr 6mins 41secs
I would say you have done very well mate..

Just didnt enjoy my commute home tonight.. cold and windy and just one of those days.

 

[Sig SilverPrinter]

Don't know how I did so well tonight.My average speed was just over 15mph , max was just over 27 i think that was going over the bow flyover.
Think i was helped by trying to keep up with a cyclist in front but I lost him coming up to Ilford when I stopped at lights.

 

[pes]

i have just done my 16.5 mile commute home in 1hr 6mins.
I know this may not be super speedy but its the fastest i've done it so I'm well pleased
My knees aren't very happy though!

Sig, take a high five from me.
My best time for my 16.25 miles commute is 1 hour 12 minutes.
Respect buddy.

 

[aqaleigh]

Congrats but now of course you are going to want to beat that time - its never ending AHHHHHH!!!!!!

If the knees hurt behind try dropping the seat 1-2mm
if they hurt in front drop down a gear and use a slightly faster cadence

 

[buggi]

Well done mate!

I managed my 7 mile trip in 35 mins today, this is only my second commute the first time i did it it took me nearly 45 mins, im quite impressed with it though, it can only get faster! Although im sure there are plenty out there who could do it much faster anyways.

My knees don't feel so great either, im only 23 as well.....this is not good!!! Anyone got any tips or excerises to keep your knees from aching?

cycle in an lower gear and see a physio who will give you some exercises to strengthen the muscle around your knee.

 

[Morrisette]

That's fast!

My 16 miles takes an hour and a half. I tell myself that this is because I am riding a BSO....however now I have my new non-BSO Vita so that excuse will go out of the window....must be the headwind, then!

 

[Aperitif]

Well done Sig! Eat more cakes- you know it makes sense.
(For those who don't know - Sig is a bit of a dark - nay chocolate chip horse, who is always 'in range' up hill and down dale on the CChat Social Rides.) AND...holder of the coveted CycleChat 'green jersey' (although that might be a potato for all I know...)
Test your pace - join a CycleChat ride today! Free cake for every entrant.(Sig says...)