Newbie from Northampton

[Steven2907]

Hi all. Decided to try and lose some weight, I drive a hgv so I walk to my car drive to the depot in Milton Keynes walk from the car park to the office get my paperwork And keys walk to my truck, do my days work return to base jump in my car and drive home..... No exercise Anyway bought a
Kuota karma of a nice bloke in Crosby Liverpool, had it two weeks now bought some carbon shoes and cleats. Only fell over once. Never used them before plus always had mountain bikes, bought a garmin edge, lights, locks, padded shorts...defo needed.... Started of with a few 4 to 5 mile rides then went mad and did a 16 miler. Nearly killed me. But going to continue.


Have any of you garmin users any advice regarding which sites to use to view your ride data as struggling with the garmin site


Thanks

 

[Biker Joe]

Hi and a warm to you Steven.
Just keep it easy at first and slowly build up and you will be fine. Don't try to do too much at once, it's counter productive.
Enjoy.

 

[biggs682]

evening from along the A45 @Steven2907

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Welcome Steven!
Glad to hear you only fell the once ... for now
Upload your Garmin data to Strava, very easy to use. I know Sounds all racing/ beating personal best times, but it's useful to keep a record of your rides, in my case where I've been and how slow I was.

 

[Andy Jeffery]

Hi Steven, I use the Garmin connect site and Strava.
I'm trying to lose weight as well and it does work. 8 weeks now and 5kg gone.

Good luck Fella

 

[PeteXXX]

Hiya Steven... Welcome to CC from another HGV driver


As a few have said, Strava is easy to upload Garmin data to. Or just track rides via the Strava app on your phone.

 

[Bryony]

Hi to the forum, good luck with your weight loss goals!

 

[welsh dragon]

Hi. Welcome from powys

 

[Maverick Goose]

Welcome from Dorset and enjoy your riding.

 

[paul04]

Welcome to the website

 

[nicholas]

Hello and welcome your on the right track you will get fitter in no time at all plus you'll love it here

 

[Rickshaw Phil]

Hi Steven and .

We've all been at the point you're at now. You will improve and it won't be long before you're thinking of 16 miles as a short ride.

 

[Steven2907]

Was very suprised the following morning as I had no aches or pains... Must have done something right

 

[Darrell]

Good luck with weight loss, your distance seems long for a beginner, don't want injury or burnout. Good luck

 

[i hate hills]

Welcome Steven and good luck with the weight loss.