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

[Nigelnaturist]

I did 25 miles in the afternoon heat from Parsley Hay to Middleton Tops. I did most of it with no front brakes as I think I've killed the pads. Top speed downhill was 33.6mph ...... not bad I thought.

The Charge will be getting some new anchors in the next few days.

You killed them going down hill.

@matth411 front reflector besides everything rattles on mine, well mudguards and downtube bottle cage/pump holder I think its the pump in the holder but can't be 100%

 

[matth411]

@Nigelnaturist it is the only one on the bike, and is used for holding my helmet when I am off the bike. It has no other use that I can think off.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

@Nigelnaturist it is the only one on the bike, and is used for holding my helmet when I am off the bike. It has no other use that I can think off.

I have spoke reflectors in the winter good use or it though, I am thinking of getting some reflective strips for the frame this winter to help hide a few paint chips as its gathered a few.

 

[matth411]

Please do not start talking about winter already @Nigelnaturist Merseyside has only just joined the summer! I upgraded to Marathon Plus tyres which have the reflective strip all around the side, so apart from if they are filthy I continuously have reflectors from a side view. In the winter, I will need to re-light my bike which adds considerable weight. Two front lights (T6's IIRC from Ebay) which have battery packs which I run from the saddle bag, and two rear lights in a T formation so people know I am likely to be a t**t!

 

[Stonechat]

I finished my London to Southend ride yesterday. I'm not as fast as some, but I managed to get there just before the thunderstorm. I was safely on the train before the rain really started to come down. Boy was it hot yesterday and there was no shade at any of the rest stops. I had to keep pouring water over my head to try and cool myself down, but I still got a headache.
http://www.strava.com/activities/168431589

This ride has been my motivation since getting out of cardio rehab. I now need a new goal. Any ideas?

Yes I am goalless after doing the L2B
I am not following a training plan

I know what you mean - need something to aim for

One week I did nots of hills, next week I did some fater speeds, it's all a bit random.
Now with the heat, feel I can't push it too much. Still thinking about the New Forest Autumn Sportive

 

[matth411]

Got to the end of the road on my commute and realised I was a bit sluggish. Not me, the bike! Slowly deflating front tyre, didn't have spare or repair kit or pump (using marathons and slime inner tubes) so just took it easy and went the scenic route. Took some pictures, admired the beauty that I am always trying too hard that I miss it.

Beautiful ride despite the tyre.

Strava: http://app.strava.com/activities/169224506

 

[Robjps]

quick ride in the heat last night and first time I used Strava
http://www.strava.com/activities/168998989

 

[Nigelnaturist]

Got to the end of the road on my commute and realised I was a bit sluggish. Not me, the bike! Slowly deflating front tyre, didn't have spare or repair kit or pump (using marathons and slime inner tubes) so just took it easy and went the scenic route. Took some pictures, admired the beauty that I am always trying too hard that I miss it.

Beautiful ride despite the tyre.

Strava: http://app.strava.com/activities/169224506

Gatorskins never had a puncture on the front (if that is what it was) no slime weight, the ones I have had on the rear are from hitting stones to hard, last one not only did the tube, but the tyre and rim and though I have got the rim pretty straight its still got a dent in the rim, thats nearly 8,000 miles on the front, now you watch next time I go out I will get a visit.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

quick ride in the heat last night and first time I used Strava
http://www.strava.com/activities/168998989

your not to far from @Phoenix Lincs, it's now to late to turn you from the dark side.

 

[morrisman]

Off to London again with my folder. Such delights as Ally Pally, White Hart Lane, Lee Navigation and Linehouse Basin await.

 

[GreigM]

21 degrees already, when is it too hot to cycle?

 

[Nigelnaturist]

21 degrees already, when is it too hot to cycle?

never like the cold (winter is just round the corner @matth411 ) well in this country anyway, hottest I have record for is 28.9 and that would be in the shade as its from one of the local weather stations I would ride past.

Edit and one of those days was one of the most difficult days riding I had up until that point., and for the record both days that recorded that temp were July last year, so it will get cooler next month and you lot will be moaning how cold it is , or you can just ride faster and let the wind chill cool you.

 

[Mo1959]

I know it's not cycling related but for those on here who knew about my indoor cat getting out and going missing, she is home after 8 days I was really starting to lose hope so you can imagine how I felt when I was sitting at the computer and suddenly heard loud miaowing(typical Siamese!) Couldn't believe my eyes when I saw her at my garage obviously smelling her bed and my sweatshirt I had put there. She is currently curled up on my lap and hasn't stopped talking and purring. Bit thin but otherwise ok. Just need the collar bone to heal well now and things should be back to normal.

 

[GreigM]

I know it's not cycling related but for those on here who knew about my indoor cat getting out and going missing, she is home after 8 days I was really starting to lose hope so you can imagine how I felt when I was sitting at the computer and suddenly heard loud miaowing(typical Siamese!) Couldn't believe my eyes when I saw her at my garage obviously smelling her bed and my sweatshirt I had put there. She is currently curled up on my lap and hasn't stopped talking and purring. Bit thin but otherwise ok. Just need the collar bone to heal well now and things should be back to normal.

That is fantastic news, wonder where she got too? Remember and close the windows when you go out

 

[Goonerobes]

I know it's not cycling related but for those on here who knew about my indoor cat getting out and going missing, she is home after 8 days I was really starting to lose hope so you can imagine how I felt when I was sitting at the computer and suddenly heard loud miaowing(typical Siamese!) Couldn't believe my eyes when I saw her at my garage obviously smelling her bed and my sweatshirt I had put there. She is currently curled up on my lap and hasn't stopped talking and purring. Bit thin but otherwise ok. Just need the collar bone to heal well now and things should be back to normal.

Great news @Mo1959, that's just made a sunny day off work even better!