Well a little over 6 weeks or so now that I introduced myself on CC after riding my MTB around the local roads & really enjoying it I thought it was something that I'd like to do more of , after a few rides on the MTB I started to get the road bike itch with the help of a few mates saying " get a proper bike ! "
Well after getting the go ahead from mrs tiny & asking for & receiving some fantastic advise from all of you on here I visited my local Giant store & a week later I come home with this new baby my defy advanced 2 .
I've been out alone on the defy for the last 3 weeks or so & was shocked at how comfortable the bike was to ride & how quickly I was gobbling up the miles I'd got the bug well & truely & found myself signing up for my first ever sportive the pedal for J's hospice event starting & finishing at Admirals park Chelmsford
Well that was today just a little over 50 miles I'd never been that distance without a rest stop but was determined to do so today
And boy I done it & loved every single second of it , it was fantastic buzzing along with other riders joining little groups & then moving onto other groups & before long I'd finished an absolutely amazing feeling it was to , here's me at the end with my 1st ever cycling medal !
And yes I'm well proud of it , this time 2 year ago I was well over 24 stone a massive change in eating habits coupled with hard work in the gym now I'm just a little over 15 stone hence the skeleton Jersey !
Here's my little Strava picture I had no idea how long it was going to take me & after 25 miles I was 1 hour 30 so was thinking anything under 3 hours I'd be very happy with , yes I know it's not a race but I'm the kind that likes to push myself & push a bit more , really pleased after only starting cycling 6 weeks ago & first ever road bike ride was 4 weeks ago I'm well happy & found something that I really enjoy
Another sportive planned for next Sunday here in Essex the " ride for Helen " I've entered choosing the 65 Mile route so a bit further but I tell you it can't come quick enough !!
Still buzzing , now time for tea & a bit of rest & relaxation
Thanks for reading
Well after getting the go ahead from mrs tiny & asking for & receiving some fantastic advise from all of you on here I visited my local Giant store & a week later I come home with this new baby my defy advanced 2 .
I've been out alone on the defy for the last 3 weeks or so & was shocked at how comfortable the bike was to ride & how quickly I was gobbling up the miles I'd got the bug well & truely & found myself signing up for my first ever sportive the pedal for J's hospice event starting & finishing at Admirals park Chelmsford
Well that was today just a little over 50 miles I'd never been that distance without a rest stop but was determined to do so today
And boy I done it & loved every single second of it , it was fantastic buzzing along with other riders joining little groups & then moving onto other groups & before long I'd finished an absolutely amazing feeling it was to , here's me at the end with my 1st ever cycling medal !
And yes I'm well proud of it , this time 2 year ago I was well over 24 stone a massive change in eating habits coupled with hard work in the gym now I'm just a little over 15 stone hence the skeleton Jersey !
Here's my little Strava picture I had no idea how long it was going to take me & after 25 miles I was 1 hour 30 so was thinking anything under 3 hours I'd be very happy with , yes I know it's not a race but I'm the kind that likes to push myself & push a bit more , really pleased after only starting cycling 6 weeks ago & first ever road bike ride was 4 weeks ago I'm well happy & found something that I really enjoy
Another sportive planned for next Sunday here in Essex the " ride for Helen " I've entered choosing the 65 Mile route so a bit further but I tell you it can't come quick enough !!
Still buzzing , now time for tea & a bit of rest & relaxation
Thanks for reading
