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

[sleaver]

I had set myself a goal of trying to hit atleast an average of 25kph on a ride and I had actually done it last week but by only going on a shorter flatter route. However, even with the temp/humidity last night, things just seemed to click and over one of my normal evening routes, I had an average of 25.6kph over 31.6km

I just seemed to be able to peddle in a higher gear for longer and when it got to the inclines, I just looked down and didn't give in with the theory being that if I can't see where it flattens out, it will come sooner. Thinking I wouldn't be able to keep it up, I just kept going

One thing I noticed is that the difference between averaging 22/23kph and 25kph. Slower speeds you can have a few easier patches but for over 25kph it was pretty much full on. I haven't loaded uploaded it to Strava yet but my Garmin reakons my average heart rate over 74 minutes was 160bpm.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

I had set myself a goal of trying to hit atleast an average of 25kph on a ride and I had actually done it last week but by only going on a shorter flatter route. However, even with the temp/humidity last night, things just seemed to click and over one of my normal evening routes, I had an average of 25.6kph over 31.6km

I just seemed to be able to peddle in a higher gear for longer and when it got to the inclines, I just looked down and didn't give in with the theory being that if I can't see where it flattens out, it will come sooner. Thinking I wouldn't be able to keep it up, I just kept going

One thing I noticed is that the difference between averaging 22/23kph and 25kph. Slower speeds you can have a few easier patches but for over 25kph it was pretty much full on. I haven't loaded uploaded it to Strava yet but my Garmin reakons my average heart rate over 74 minutes was 160bpm.

Well done
You will find even at these speeds as you get fitter, there will be times you can ease up a little.

My stats in metric were 81.08Km @ 26.49Kph, avg, h.r. 140bpm max 162bpm, this by the way is one of my best performances not my norm.
I just found today like you I could just keep working at a higher rate.
Though when I look at the stats, I actually worked harder yesterday, if you take the number of h.b. in total (time cycling x avg h.b.) then divide calories/total h.b you end up with a figure like 0.081, well yesterday the two ride averaged 0.083, today it was 0.072, the only conclusion I can come to is that over the greater distance your body becomes more accustomed to the work load.

 

[Nomadski]

@Nigelnaturist and @sleaver - great rides, superb speeds over long distances. Especially with traffic and lights (and those darn hills!) really not easy maintaining such a good average.

Well done.

 

[Nomadski]

My story has started to appear in some local media!!

http://swlondoner.co.uk/content/130...ime-three-decades-join-100-mile-charity-cycle

 

[Nigelnaturist]

My story has started to appear in some local media!!

http://swlondoner.co.uk/content/130...ime-three-decades-join-100-mile-charity-cycle

Nice one. Hope you raise a good amount.

 

[Supersuperleeds]

My story has started to appear in some local media!!

http://swlondoner.co.uk/content/130...ime-three-decades-join-100-mile-charity-cycle

Is that you in the picture? I had you pictured as looking as your avatar. Good luck with the fund raising

 

[SpokeyDokey]

Good stuff ^^^^^ everyone!

22.55 miles / 13.83mph av' - was blistering hot out there + route included 7.2 miles of very hard going hilly switchbacks. Two of the umpteen ascents were very tough plus one downhill section was so steep I thought I was heading over the bars! Happy with my average seeing as it was quite a tough for me route.

I got Queened!

HRH + Princess Anne were up here today - I'm a Republican so not really my thing but...

...there I was cycling along between Windermere and Kendal and an outrider comes hurtling by and next thing I know one swoops in front of me about 6' off my front wheel and then another takes station 6' off my back and then the whole convoy went by inc' big maroon Roller with Queenie in.

Once they went by the outriders went hurtling off to catch up with the convoy - I must've been posing a threat!

Pretty sure I saw the Queen mouthing "what a great arse" as she peered in my direction.

 

[MOI]

Managed to get out for the first time since my accident at work (had to test the Charge Scoop on the Synapse), only done 6 miles but didn't want to push it as the toe seemed ok, can't wait till Friday my first day off in 9 days and hopefully the toe will be much better then.

 

[shelliemac]

Got my new bikie today. No idea about the whole specs etc all i i know is that its for adult girlies ( not 9yr olds) and has two wheels that move when i pedal and most importantly it has pink on it LOL

Anyway cycled it home from town which was great, no sore behind (AWESOME!!!) and then went out with my two boys ( Lucas very happy to get his one back). They did very well even though they both decided to perform head over handle bars stunts and scare the living daylights outta me. Think Lucas is quite keen on the whole downhill thing as he just went for it. Jumped up quicker than he went down.

May take bikie into work tomorrow will see how i feel at 6am (not a morning person)

Happy cycling one and all

 

[Biggler]

Considering how nackered I was a week ago after a 1.7 miles (first ride in 10+ years) I was happy with doing 10+ tonight, it felt like I could go on for longer but I did think I had the starting of cramp when I pushed harder.

http://app.strava.com/activities/67810973 - I like that this route is practically flat... I can tackle the hills later!

 

[SpokeyDokey]

Considering how nackered I was a week ago after a 1.7 miles (first ride in 10+ years) I was happy with doing 10+ tonight, it felt like I could go on for longer but I did think I had the starting of cramp when I pushed harder.

http://app.strava.com/activities/67810973 - I like that this route is practically flat... I can tackle the hills later!

Crikey how can 10 miles only have 36' of elevation - my front drive drops 8' !!!

Seriously; nothing wrong with your softly softly approach - good progress so far.

 

[Mo1959]

May take bikie into work tomorrow will see how i feel at 6am (not a morning person)

Best time of the day...........peaceful and cooler Congrats on the new bike. Hope you have many happy miles together.

 

[MaxInc]

My progress was more on balance side of things, as I'm getting more and more comfortable and relaxed on the Synapse. I managed to ride and pedal with hands off the handlebars (no traffic or silly acrobatics) even adjusted lane position as I went round some parked vehicle. Last time I did that I was probably in high school I also seem to have mastered the "look behind you and remember what you saw" without additional steering input, especially at speed.

On the other front, I'm enjoying the new structured training, seems to be doing miracles to my waist line as I need to punch another set of holes into my belts. These are the little things apart from speed, distance and climbs that make cycling such a nice sport!

 

[DaveyM]

23 and a half yesterday and today.
Tuesday http://app.strava.com/activities/67612332
Today http://app.strava.com/activities/67820845

Two weeks on Friday till the Coast to Coast

all you who are still getting the miles in (especially in this heat) are doing really well, keep up the good work.

 

[stevey]

Legs felt heavy this evening so rest day tomorrow.

http://app.strava.com/activities/67846716