ow, ow, ow

[Ranger]

After 3 months of no commuting and precious little cycling due to the weather and redundancy I have finally started the cycle commute again this week.

Whilst going to the gym regularly in the last 3 months I am definitely not bike fit and am in bits after 3 days, did I really used to do this distance 5 days a week and then go the the gym?? Never mind I am sure it will all be fine in a few weeks!!!

 

[Piemaster]

Unfortunately its something I go through regularly. 4 weeks on a ship with little opportunity to get on any form of bike, then 4 weeks at home were its my primary transport. I feel your pain.

 

[johnr]

Welcome back to the road!

 

[Coco]

The Xmas holidays were enough to make me wince. Can't imagine what 3 months would be like. Welcome back.

 

[ttcycle]

it's frustrating isn't it? fitness takes time to build and it goes so quickly!!!

Welcome back- hope it isn't too painful for too long!

 

[gaz]

fitness takes time to build and it goes so quickly!!!

True that!

 

[HLaB]

Glad you are back Ranger. I decided to fill my time after redundancy with a MSc. That's the taught bit over succesfully (distinctions included ) and I'm doing the data input for the dissertation as I type but its been months since I've been out for a proper long ride. I got a turbo at Christmas and that is keeping me ticking over but my stamina will be all to pot.

 

[Bigsharn]

Been there myself over this winter, out of work from 3rd December to 18th January (mostly because of illness), I jumped back on the bike, did the 4 miles into work and I was shattered.

Hopefully some 30+ mile runs will follow shortly

 

[ianrauk]

3 Weeks off the bike over Christmas due to snow and a chest infection = 6lbs weight gain and leaden legs...

 

[slugonabike]

8 weeks off the bike (and most other excercise) due to back surgery and now still only managing to cycle once a week at most - believe me, Ranger, I feel your pain!

 

[Mad at urage]

Try three years off ! Don't worry, it'll only take a few weeks*.













(*Until you get used to the pain again ).

 

[Rykard]

Try three years off ! Don't worry, it'll only take a few weeks*.













(*Until you get used to the pain again ).

this is making me shift uneasily in my chair...