My first 27 ( nearly) miles

[Hellsbells2504]

Today I did my 4th bike ride with 5mph Pat and can't believe we did nearly 27 miles. That said I don't think ill be able to move for the next week or two. Really chuffed though as I thought I'd struggle at 10 miles. Added to that she made me ride up mountains (well pats insists they were merely little inclines but I don't believe her) MOUNTAIN's phew!!!

 

[Biker Joe]

Excellent. Well done (and as for those 'mountains', phew )

 

[TVC]

 

[Simmer]

Excellent stuff, that's 43k you should be proud of yourself ! wont be long before you are cracking 50k every weekend.

 

[PeteXXX]

Well done!
It's always good to not ride in the summer but wait until it's all gone cr*p

 

[Hill Wimp]

well done you. Next week 32, just raise it by 5 every week and before you know it she will be getting you to do her 100 mile route. Keep it up and tell us how you are doing and when you stop for a breather take a photo we like to see your ride.

I agree, being Scotland they had to have been Mountains, you just don't do hills up there.

 

[twentysix by twentyfive]

Great stuff - well done. It does get easier - but you do have to keep at it

 

[Hellsbells2504]

Thanks for all the support guys. I'm too Knackered to say anymore :-)

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Very well done @Hellsbells2504 I am proud of you!
Yes, we did set out to do a 10 mile ride, detoured some as we were scouting for a future beginners ride, had to approach the destination from all angles
All angles proved unsuitable (hilly on road approach), Helen insisted in NOT taking the train back, even rode up University Avenue (for non Glasgow people, Uni Avenue is quite steep!), not only that, she rode it on the on road cycle lane, quite near passing traffic.
Also fearlessly followed me on the cycle lane back to her home, which is practically just another lane painted on a dual carriage way.
A day full of achievements for @Hellsbells2504

Edit: Helen done all this in Jeans, btw, sometimes the Lycra is just not necessary!

 

[derrick]

Very well done @Hellsbells2504 I am proud of you!
Yes, we did set out to do a 10 mile ride, detoured some as we were scouting for a future beginners ride, had to approach the destination from all angles
All angles proved unsuitable (hilly on road approach), Helen insisted in NOT taking the train back, even rode up University Avenue (for non Glasgow people, Uni Avenue is quite steep!), not only that, she rode it on the on road cycle lane, quite near passing traffic.
Also fearlessly followed me on the cycle lane back to her home, which is practically just another lane painted on a dual carriage way.
A day full of achievements for @Hellsbells2504

Edit: Helen done all this in Jeans, btw, sometimes the Lycra is just not necessary!

Well done Pat, it's always good to get them newbies working, keep it up.

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

Approvissimo! To both Hellsbells and Pat.

 

[Accy cyclist]

You did it wearing jeans! You will be sore in the morning!

 

[152l2]

Well done. Keep it up.

 

[Hellsbells2504]

My legs are actually feeling fine this morning ( god knows how) it's my arms, neck and shoulder that's killing me. I have had a frozen shoulder for about a year now so I expected that. Maybe the legs will go tomorrow :-)

 

[Rasmus]

Well done, great achievement!

I am also somewhat pleased to hear Pat found herself at the other end of the "what constitutes a hill" argument for a change...