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

[Nigelnaturist]

What's up with the weather?

Not got lights?

Go a bit easier eh, at least he's making the effort, it takes time to get used to the weather, riding in the wet is a different ball game if you haven't done it before, and didn't ride in the dark (i hope) with out lights like some roadies I have seen. Not implying you Rob, but see it often.

 

[4F]

the wife refuses to let me get up that early as i wake her up (small bedroom and i have my side of the bed against the wall so need to climb over her to get up!!!)

Then I suppose you have 3 options:-

1 ) Move
2) Change your wife
3) MTFU and reclaim the trousers in your house

Hope this helps, let us know how it turns out

 

[Peter Armstrong]

Turbo?

 

[DeepBurn]

Nice thread idea.

I haven't been great at logging my earlier progress but I'm currently managing an almost 10 mile route in 55 mins and that includes a steep hill climb as well as a couple of small hills and one large (very very fun) downhill section - Makes the average speed around 10mph which I'm pleased with cos the steep climb makes me feel like death!!

That's also an improvement from my first effort which took 1hr 17mins for the same route.

Part of that jump in time has been in my head though.

I simply stopped stopping everytime i felt tired. Perservering with peddaling mixed with learning when to rest the legs by freewheeling. And also learning that it's not a race and that a lower cadence and enjoying the ride is often better!

 

[trampyjoe]

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I only go out on my bike when im going to work as i have family commitments that prevent me from going out at weekends but hopefully the 60-80 miles a week will make a bit more of a difference.
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I got round this buy talking my wife into buying a bike and also buying a trailer for our daughter. I cycle nearly every day now (Shopping today, lots of miles covered) unless I choose to rest.

 

[Robson3022]

Started really computing this week 10 miles round trip. 10.4 MPH isy average speed which I'm pretty disappointed with

 

[RhythMick]

Started really computing this week 10 miles round trip. 10.4 MPH isy average speed which I'm pretty disappointed with

I.wouldn't be disappointed. terrain and incline will make a big difference as will fitness and bike. are you improving on the same ride with the same wind?

 

[Raging Squirrel]

What's up with the weather?

Not got lights?

it's been lashing down around here and I haven't got a waterproof jacket to ride in, and no I didn't have any lights on that ride, waiting for a delivery this week

 

[Robson3022]

Suppose I've slightly improved an it's a big incline and a MTB if I knew how to post my data I would and ask for some tips! I'm on my iPhone and not sure you can actually do it.

 

[trampyjoe]

it's been lashing down around here and I haven't got a waterproof jacket to ride in, and no I didn't have any lights on that ride, waiting for a delivery this week

Skin is waterproof .. just strip off!

Disclaimer, this advice is pants (no pun intended)

 

[Nigelnaturist]

Skin is waterproof .. just strip off!

Disclaimer, this advice is pants (no pun intended)

Gets a bit nippy though, not to mention you will get tugged in by the police.

 

[Gaz Vickers]

This is just to show you how much i'm enjoying cycling so far...... (Not very impressive, but i'm chuffed)
The Journey started last Monday -
Day1 - 6.4miles - aprox 37mins
Day2 - 6.7miles - aprox 36mins
Day3 - 6.9miles - aprox 35mins
Day4 - 7.2miles - aprox 41mins
Day5 (Rest Day) was a Friday, So had a dominos Pizza and Beer instead!
Day6 - 5.4miles - aprox 30mins
Day7 - 10miles - aprox 51mins
Day8 - 15miles - aprox 1h43mins (nice & easy on Canal Tow Path)
Day9 - 8.6miles - aprox 45mins
This brings me to today.
Total miles to date - 66.2miles
Total time in the Saddle - 6.3hours (No wonder my bum is tender!!)

 

[Raging Squirrel]

This is just to show you how much i'm enjoying cycling so far...... (Not very impressive, but i'm chuffed)
The Journey started last Monday -
Day1 - 6.4miles - aprox 37mins
Day2 - 6.7miles - aprox 36mins
Day3 - 6.9miles - aprox 35mins
Day4 - 7.2miles - aprox 41mins
Day5 (Rest Day) was a Friday, So had a dominos Pizza and Beer instead!
Day6 - 5.4miles - aprox 30mins
Day7 - 10miles - aprox 51mins
Day8 - 15miles - aprox 1h43mins (nice & easy on Canal Tow Path)
Day9 - 8.6miles - aprox 45mins
This brings me to today.
Total miles to date - 66.2miles
Total time in the Saddle - 6.3hours (No wonder my bum is tender!!)

That's some first week you've done there! Sounds good mate

 

[Nigelnaturist]

This is just to show you how much i'm enjoying cycling so far...... (Not very impressive, but i'm chuffed)
The Journey started last Monday -
Day1 - 6.4miles - aprox 37mins
Day2 - 6.7miles - aprox 36mins
Day3 - 6.9miles - aprox 35mins
Day4 - 7.2miles - aprox 41mins
Day5 (Rest Day) was a Friday, So had a dominos Pizza and Beer instead!
Day6 - 5.4miles - aprox 30mins
Day7 - 10miles - aprox 51mins
Day8 - 15miles - aprox 1h43mins (nice & easy on Canal Tow Path)
Day9 - 8.6miles - aprox 45mins
This brings me to today.
Total miles to date - 66.2miles
Total time in the Saddle - 6.3hours (No wonder my bum is tender!!)

Well done, keep at it.

 

[trampyjoe]

This is just to show you how much i'm enjoying cycling so far...... (Not very impressive, but i'm chuffed)
The Journey started last Monday -
Day1 - 6.4miles - aprox 37mins
Day2 - 6.7miles - aprox 36mins
Day3 - 6.9miles - aprox 35mins
Day4 - 7.2miles - aprox 41mins
Day5 (Rest Day) was a Friday, So had a dominos Pizza and Beer instead!
Day6 - 5.4miles - aprox 30mins
Day7 - 10miles - aprox 51mins
Day8 - 15miles - aprox 1h43mins (nice & easy on Canal Tow Path)
Day9 - 8.6miles - aprox 45mins
This brings me to today.
Total miles to date - 66.2miles
Total time in the Saddle - 6.3hours (No wonder my bum is tender!!)

Good stuff! Keep it up