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

[Nigelnaturist]

Interesting stuff nigel, september seems such a long time a go now. not gonna see weather like that for a while.
another 40 miles today!
Not the best weather but I enjoyed it once i got going and the headwind on the way back was very nice
http://www.strava.com/activities/93377370
I notice there's a lot more chatting now and less people posting there rides than a few months back
come on guys there's no ice yet(not down south anyway) just wind rain and mud.

Cheers, it only seems like last week really.
I did 285 miles last week in all that wind (up to 25mph), rain ect. and done 75 up until Monday night. I didn't go out today as I had planned to take it off (well apart from a quick trip to the hardware store). I just dont generally post my rides any more., Just as well I planned it off, as all hell broke lose here last night, and now it seems I wont be taking the boys out after xmas, and I can guaranty if they get bikes they will be some cheap things, probably with full suspension .
Edit and one other thing I have only had 11 days of in the last 90

 

[Nigelnaturist]

Was chilly today, this will be my first winter so not sure what to expect but hopefully I can get out 2/3 times a week even if only for an hour. Maybe I will have to try a spin class which looks like it might well kill me

Honestly its not that bad I did 260 miles in Dec and 410 and 537 in Jan and Feb with avg temps from 5.1 to 5.6 in fact March was colder at 4.91 avg, and less windy than the last month.

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Was chilly today, this will be my first winter so not sure what to expect but hopefully I can get out 2/3 times a week even if only for an hour. Maybe I will have to try a spin class which looks like it might well kill me

Just get wrapped up properly and you will be fine.

 

[Mo1959]

Was chilly today, this will be my first winter so not sure what to expect but hopefully I can get out 2/3 times a week even if only for an hour. Maybe I will have to try a spin class which looks like it might well kill me

Two or three times a week for an hour or so is plenty......don't listen to these high mileage addicts It's supposed to be enjoyable, which I find it isn't if you're forcing yourself to go out in horrible conditions.

I just took the old MTB along to a local trail and went round three times since the roads were sparkling a bit. It was quite pleasant toddling along through all the fallen leaves and didn't feel so cold because I was obviously going slower plus getting a bit of shelter from the trees.

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Two or three times a week for an hour or so is plenty......don't listen to these high mileage addicts It's supposed to be enjoyable, which I find it isn't if you're forcing yourself to go out in horrible conditions.

I just took the old MTB along to a local trail and went round three times since the roads were sparkling a bit. It was quite pleasant toddling along through all the fallen leaves and didn't feel so cold because I was obviously going slower plus getting a bit of shelter from the trees.

I think 7000+ makes you a high mileage addict as well

 

[Mo1959]

I think 7000+ makes you a high mileage addict as well

A fair weather high mileage addict. Afraid I am definitely cutting back for a while.

 

[Stonechat]

Managed an outing on my regular Wednesday visit to Chertsey despite some rain
Need some overshoes.
It was 8 miles at 13.5 mph per Cateye Velo
Strava only captured return journey which is here
http://www.strava.com/activities/93522850

A good antidote to the stresses of recent days and even a PR on one segment

 

[SpokeyDokey]

Well it's not nice here in The Lakes - it is damp and cold and pretty *loody miserable tbh.

Even our car slid this morning (very slightly I may add but it did step out of line) on a nasty leafy bend on one of the lanes to the house.

I am definitely a fair weather person tbh and the thought of going out in these conditions does nowt for me.

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Raining just a bit in Leicester right now, going to be a lovely wet ride home

 

[GreigM]

Two or three times a week for an hour or so is plenty......don't listen to these high mileage addicts It's supposed to be enjoyable, which I find it isn't if you're forcing yourself to go out in horrible conditions.

I just took the old MTB along to a local trail and went round three times since the roads were sparkling a bit. It was quite pleasant toddling along through all the fallen leaves and didn't feel so cold because I was obviously going slower plus getting a bit of shelter from the trees.

Yeah I will just try and get out when I can, looks like it will be a rubbish day tomorrow with the wind and rain but Friday looks better.

 

[Reece]

Raining just a bit in Leicester right now, going to be a lovely wet ride home

I forgot to take the rain jacket this morning. I got soaked on the 1 mile ride home.

 

[Supersuperleeds]

I forgot to take the rain jacket this morning. I got soaked on the 1 mile ride home.

Still did 20 miles, I took on that much water it felt like my gloves had bricks in them

 

[Nigelnaturist]

Still did 20 miles, I took on that much water it felt like my gloves had bricks in them

Ditto, why is it when I go out it either rains or blows a gale, I must be due some good weather soon.

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Ditto, why is it when I go out it either rains or blows a gale, I must be due some good weather soon.

Very windy as well tonight for me, didn't even get over 14mph average, still it is all exercise.

 

[rogdodge52]

Did my fourth ride yesterday after 30 yrs of not cycling..Up and back down the Tissington Trail..Ashbourne to Parsley Hay..had sun shine then rain then higher up horizontal rain but loved every minute of it. Total 45.5 km . waterproof tights weren't quite waterproof but jacket was..dbh from Wiggle. Bum still aches lol but legs ok...High Peak next