My first ride

[PhilDawson8270]

So, I finally did it.

A 6 mile route, after the first mile, my legs burned, and I thought what the hell have I got in to. There was a turn off that heads straight back home that was looking very tempting, but I rode past it eventually, and completed my route.

Reflecting on the ride, Cars were more considerate than I was expecting, and I actually really enjoyed being out on the bike.

http://www.strava.com/activities/97650012

That is my route, quite happy with the average speed of 12mph, but a bit surprised and disappointed with my fitness that I had to stop for water twice in just 6 miles. But all fun, bike is cleaned down after the wet ride, and I am eager to get out again, just not today though

 

[rbreid]

Well done.................the addiction has begun

 

[Linford]

Once you get your balance, you will be able to drink on the fly, but don't feel so bad that you need to stop for breath, or just to let your legs recover....look on red lights as an opportunity to stop for breath without losing face

 

[biggs682]

@PhilDawson8270 you enjoyed yourslef that is the most important part and well done

 

[Eribiste]

Well done, more to come as it starts to hurt less!

 

[Gravity Aided]

Great first ride of many. Well done!

 

[welsh dragon]

Well done congratulations on achieving 6 miles. Give yourself a pat on the back

 

[Bryony]

Well done

 

[Andy clarke]

Well done mate I've only just started riding a road bike it does hurt

 

[Dave 123]

Good one!
Keep at it and set yourself a date, say 1st may. Never ride that exact route til then.
You'll see a fair bit of progress.

 

[paul04]

Well done

 

[Rickshaw Phil]

Well done. The first couple of rides will always feel hard work but it will get easier once you get into it.

You mention burning legs - have you got your saddle high enough? The easy way to get a basic set up is to have it so that with your heel on the pedal, your leg is straight at the lowest point of the stroke. The leg should then have approximately the right amount of bend when the ball of the foot is on the pedal and you can fine tune it for personal preference from there.

 

[Linford]

I'd expect the burn first time out @Rickshaw Phil , His average was fairly respectable over the time and distance for a first ride. He did the bike setup yesterday on another thread

 

[Gravity Aided]

Lactic Acid?

 

[Rickshaw Phil]

I'd expect the burn first time out @Rickshaw Phil , His average was fairly respectable over the time and distance for a first ride. He did the bike setup yesterday on another thread

Hadn't seen that thread.