Nigelnaturist
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even 0.2 mph at 13 mph is 1.3%, you also have to remember you have some pretty good climbs in your rides.
Show us your.......newbie progress! [4 Sep 2012 - 4 Oct 2014]
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Mo1959
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Yes, suppose you are right. Have been doing a bit more climbing. This mornings ride had a couple of cat 4 hills so I should be pleased with that.
Nigelnaturist
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I know I would be, p.b.'s are good but they come in all shapes and sizes, the most you have climbed, ect... strava not very good at these.
BrianEvesham
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I've had to make a few more holes in my belt again, just measured and that's 5 inches lost around my waist since I restarted cycling also down to 17st 10lb 
and I've only just started, bring on the summer.
Another 6 miles with @SueEvesham in 35 mins, I think she is hooked.
and I've only just started, bring on the summer.Another 6 miles with @SueEvesham in 35 mins, I think she is hooked.
Mo1959
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Well done. It's a great feeling.I've had to make a few more holes in my belt again, just measured and that's 5 inches lost around my waist since I restarted cycling also down to 17st 10lb
I have had a bad dose of the munchies lately mind you. Ate a family bag of crisps this morning and a brunch bar.
BrianEvesham
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I think you will get away with it Mo with the mileage your doing.Well done. It's a great feeling.
I have had a bad dose of the munchies lately mind you. Ate a family bag of crisps this morning and a brunch bar.
The slight downside of the weight loss is none of my clothes fit properly, but I can live with this. Might have to plan a shopping trip soon.
Supersuperleeds
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I hate clothes shopping with a passion, but I must admit I felt pretty pleased with myself the other week when I had to go buy new trousers and shirts for work as my old ones looked like I had borrowed them from my big brother.
Supersuperleeds
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Surely that is an oxymoron?
Phoenix Lincs
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I've done that too. Trying to get into the habit of putting my heel on the pedal approaching the junction
Phoenix Lincs
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Just nipped out on my favourite 8 miler to try out the pedal clips properly, felt generally good but was slower (avg 15.8 ) just need to build up more confidence with them.
Lovely sunny day here with a slight warm breeze.
I think I am out again soon with @SueEvesham when she gets back from school before lunch.
Well done on clipping and unclipping!
RWright
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Well done. It's a great feeling.
I have had a bad dose of the munchies lately mind you. Ate a family bag of crisps this morning and a brunch bar.
These challenges are making my local Food Lion grocery store rich.
The money I have saved on fuel for my truck has gone to fuel for me. At least the tax on food is cheaper. 
MaxInc
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Probably tastes better too
I try not to compensate with extra fuel since there's still plenty left in my "savings account". Summer should make it even easier to enhance both sides of the power / weight ratio with salads and such. For every Kg of body fat there are 7,000 kcal waiting to be burned or about 200km worth of cycling at my current weight / effort level. Providing I'll keep up the effort and the holiday food will taste horrible (seriously doubt that) I should be back in the "normal" BMI range by the end of summer / autumn.
RWright
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Probably tastes better too
I try not to compensate with extra fuel since there's still plenty left in my "savings account". Summer should make it even easier to enhance both sides of the power / weight ratio with salads and such. For every Kg of body fat there are 7,000 kcal waiting to be burned or about 200km worth of cycling at my current weight / effort level. Providing I'll keep up the effort and the holiday food will taste horrible (seriously doubt that) I should be back in the "normal" BMI range by the end of summer / autumn.
I still have a way to go myself. I am down about 50 lbs. since I started back riding in August, I haven't done much actual dieting yet but I do log everything I eat. I have been eating a lot of carbs lately. I am going to start cutting back on them starting tomorrow. Like you say, with summer coming it should be much easier to go to more protein and fresh veggies and less carbs.
I am also hoping to get closer to the normal BMI range about that time as well.
boybiker
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I've had to make a few more holes in my belt again, just measured and that's 5 inches lost around my waist since I restarted cycling also down to 17st 10lb
Another 6 miles with @SueEvesham in 35 mins, I think she is hooked.
Congratulations on the weight loss! I'm sure the pounds will fall off in the summer with the better weather inevitably you will probably cycle more.
I have noticed since I started cycling again not only have my thighs got massive as you would expect but my whole upper body / core is a bit broader. Not that I'm complaining
It's good to hear you can share some of your cycling trips with Sue now to.
Nigelnaturist
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Clever so n so, how would you describe a good climb then. (besides grammar and English were not my strongest subjects).
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