Show us your.......newbie progress! [4 Sep 2012 - 4 Oct 2014]

[Arualsti]

4 miles today through some really pretty woodland, had a few nods and 'good mornings' with fellow cyclists. Even felt a slight competitive edge and tried to keep pace with other cyclists (didn't last too long!). Next time I will take some pictures. Also managed to keep a good speed (7mph) and make my way up some inclines without stopping. Finally I managed my first proper stretch of road cycling. All in all, a good ride, I am honestly surprised I managed it when not even 2 weeks ago I struggled cycling a mile along fairly flat terrain.

 

[welsh dragon]

Well twas the first outing with the club jersey today (Didn't make me any faster though.....Lol)
http://www.strava.com/activities/162000678

I didn't know there was a cycling club in boldmere. I used to go to school there.

 

[stevey]

Must be getting fitter this was my first 50 miler last year
http://www.strava.com/activities/71822099

This is what i have just done today
http://www.strava.com/activities/162305985

And suprisingly i am ok in myself legs are pumped but energy wise ok....

 

[stevey]

I didn't know there was a cycling club in boldmere. I used to go to school there.

Only just started

 

[Stonechat]

Been doing hills lately - if anyone noticed
Could not be bothered to go to a bigger hill this morning, so did some hill reps and down to Winkfield, then back via Chertsey

44.7 miles @ 15.0 mph (predictably Strava knocked off 0.1 mph)
1736 feet of climbing. Pleased overall with average speed given the climbing.
Cooler day and enjoyable cycling. Lots of families/children cycling in the Great Park

http://www.strava.com/activities/162350354

 

[Mo1959]

Been doing hills lately - if anyone noticed
Could not be bothered to go to a bigger hill this morning, so did some hill reps and down to Winkfield, then back via Chertsey

44.7 miles @ 15.0 mph (predictably Strava knocked off 0.1 mph)
1736 feet of climbing. Pleased overall with average speed given the climbing.
Cooler day and enjoyable cycling. Lots of families/children cycling in the Great Park

http://www.strava.com/activities/162350354

Very respectable average with the climbing Bob

 

[Biggler]

I did 39 miles today which I'm really happy with, little bit annoyed that I had to split the ride in to two recordings because of an emergency pit stop at a pub. But when my Garmin prompted me to Discard or Save, I chose save

30.6 Miles at 12.5mph - http://www.strava.com/activities/162348634
8.7 Miles at 12.4mph - http://www.strava.com/activities/162348606

I'm a bit disappointed with the MPH but the first 30 miles had a lot more climbing than I usually do, and after I stopped I just couldn't get going again

What do you guys use to fuel yourself for a long ride? Pre ride I had porridge with raisins/sultanas thrown in, and then for the ride I only had Haribo. I need something with a bit more substance while riding I think.

 

[Steady]

Just come back from a week at Bridlington, saw a few cyclists and was envious I didn't have my bike with me, so took the opportunity today.

Never actually done Road cycling on a Sunday afternoon before, I assumed roads would be terribly busy (and i hate traffic!) but it actually wasn't as bad as I thought it would be.


http://app.strava.com/activities/162414037

@Biggler So far my rides have been short, but when I use to take the dual suspension out it knackered me far sooner so I'd go for real food and grab a banana. I've plans to be taking flap jacks in the future though!

 

[morrisman]

I did 39 miles today which I'm really happy with, little bit annoyed that I had to split the ride in to two recordings because of an emergency pit stop at a pub. But when my Garmin prompted me to Discard or Save, I chose save

30.6 Miles at 12.5mph - http://www.strava.com/activities/162348634
8.7 Miles at 12.4mph - http://www.strava.com/activities/162348606

I'm a bit disappointed with the MPH but the first 30 miles had a lot more climbing than I usually do, and after I stopped I just couldn't get going again

What do you guys use to fuel yourself for a long ride? Pre ride I had porridge with raisins/sultanas thrown in, and then for the ride I only had Haribo. I need something with a bit more substance while riding I think.

I would take a few fig rolls myself, Tesco Own Brand for preference.

 

[Stonechat]

I did 39 miles today which I'm really happy with, little bit annoyed that I had to split the ride in to two recordings because of an emergency pit stop at a pub. But when my Garmin prompted me to Discard or Save, I chose save

30.6 Miles at 12.5mph - http://www.strava.com/activities/162348634
8.7 Miles at 12.4mph - http://www.strava.com/activities/162348606

I'm a bit disappointed with the MPH but the first 30 miles had a lot more climbing than I usually do, and after I stopped I just couldn't get going again

What do you guys use to fuel yourself for a long ride? Pre ride I had porridge with raisins/sultanas thrown in, and then for the ride I only had Haribo. I need something with a bit more substance while riding I think.

I have energy bars and or flapjacks. For a longer ride I keep a gel or two in the pocket to top up. Up to 40 miles does not seem too crucial

 

[Stonechat]

Very respectable average with the climbing Bob

After the hill reps, I was at an average of 12.7 or so
At Winkfield hit Drift Road which I think is used for local TTs speed came up and avoided Staines on the way back which helped, the country roads to Chertsey are quicker
Was able to keep a good pace through the second hald to bring average speed up.

 

[Biggler]

Thanks for the suggestions

I have energy bars and or flapjacks. For a longer ride I keep a gel or two in the pocket to top up. Up to 40 miles does not seem too crucial

I thought I was going to cope, up to 30 miles I felt absolutely fine. Immediately after the stop though I could hear my stomach grumbling, that was probably 'cos I smelt the Sunday dinners

 

[Goonerobes]

Across the sea's today for the me on the Isle of Wight Ferry Sportive. An early start (for me anyway ) & a quick 10 miles across the forest to Lymington for the ferry to Yarmouth followed by 53 miles across rolling hills & coastal roads before the ferry back & another 10 miles to the finish. As usual with the Wiggle sponsored rides the organisation was first class & the only downside was the mass release of a ferry full of cyclists into Yarmouth which made slow going of the first 20 or so miles along narrow roads.

Strava has very kindly made my average speed 17.7 mph which is wrong so here is the Garmin link which is nearer the mark!
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/535728929#

 

[bigmig]

40 miles today with average speed of 14.2mph
http://www.strava.com/activities/162457197
definitely feeling fitter than a couple of months ago. I think 50 by end of this month should be achievable. Took a wrong turn again and very nearly ended up on the A1 for the second time this week so doubled back rather than face that again

 

[spooks]

Across the sea's today for the me on the Isle of Wight Ferry Sportive.

I did it too. A bit slower than you but I'm absolutely bloomin shattered now. Way more climbing than my usual rides and my longest ever ride. I was very thankful that the last 10 miles were over the relatively flat forest, although I've never found the little hill up from Beaulieu hard until today. Might have eaten my own body weight in flapjacks, oreos, jaffa cakes etc. Time for a curry now!
http://www.strava.com/activities/162466036
Oh and I managed to miss off 2 miles of hill after I stopped for a quick breather before going up it.