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

[RWright]

I woke up early this morning, we still have storms moving through my area. I normally don't ride in the mornings but I noticed how quiet it was just before sunrise so I waited just a little while and decided to do the same ride I did last evening. I just put on the trusty and soaking wet high-vis mesh safety vest, my wet riding shorts, wet socks and shoes and took off, all I needed was some rain, and I got it. Misty rain to solid downpours the whole time. It was great. Next time I will maybe leave just a half hour earlier, the work traffic was starting to pick up some by the time I was heading back in. I don't like to deal with the maniacs that haven't been awake very long and are maybe running late for work. It was so much fun I might even do it again today or this evening.

 

[BrianEvesham]

After yesterday's reasonably hard run I treated myself to a lovely recovery run today. Tried imagining I had eggs under my feet and they would break if I pushed down too hard. Seemed to really work. Kept my speed down to 12.6mph and felt sooooo relaxed and virtually effortless. One of the most enjoyable rides I have had since I started. Really must do that more often.

Inspired by the idea of riding with eggs under my feet I went out for some fresh air, 5 1/2 miles with 11.5 avg. it felt good to get out instead of slumped on the sofa waiting for the night shift to start. I am starting to struggle with these odd shifts times now.
Thanks @Mo1959

 

[Mo1959]

Inspired by the idea of riding with eggs under my feet I went out for some fresh air, 5 1/2 miles with 11.5 avg. it felt good to get out instead of slumped on the sofa waiting for the night shift to start. I am starting to struggle with these odd shifts times now.
Thanks @Mo1959

Ha, ha.......glad it worked for you too You have my total sympathy re the shifts after working them for nearly 26 years. Really takes it out of you. Needless to say, if I was still doing them, I certainly wouldn't be cycling nearly as much if at all!

 

[Ciar]

I just did one of my bi weekly commutes into work, starting off easy 2 a week and hopefully in a week or so moving upto 3 times, for now it's going nicely pretty cool morning had stopped raining when I left and only started just as i got work.

Route: To Work
Activity: Cycle For Distance
Started: 3 Jul 2013 06:03:27
Ride Time: 39:55
Distance: 9.17 miles
Average Speed: 13.79 mph
Fastest Speed: 22.39 mph
Ascent: 787 feet
Descent: 413 feet
Average Cadence: 69 rpm
Maximum Cadence: 118 rpm
Bike: Cannondale Hybrid
Shoes: Specialized Tahoe

Didn't take any time of my previous, probably due to doing a TRX class Tuesday night which killed me but the weight and fitness are still going in the right direction..

 

[Nigelnaturist]

Well that makes a change more improved segments than worse ones, on veloviewer

 

[Ciar]

Well that makes a change more improved segments than worse ones, on veloviewer

mines the reverse

 

[Nomadski]

First off to say I sorry to hear about your friend.
I suppose you could say that we are fortunate to be able to do what we do, and if in some small way we can help others so much the better, it makes all the hours in the wind and rain seem nothing really, especially if that's all we have to moan about.

You put it very well, we should always appreciate what we have, because in the great scheme of things most problems we struggle with, really don't matter much compared to what else is happening out there. Ive also received some bad news regarding my sisters boyfriends mum today, but wont go into that, have already taken the lightness of this thread down to where it doesn't belong. Suffice to say it doesn't rain but it pours sometimes.

Have plotted out a route to the city, thru the city and back via a couple of Boris's superhighways, but need to attempt it first time when Im fresh, not after an early, maybe my first day off. It will be an excellent 26 mile flat route to do in addition to the hillier stuff I normally do. Make it possible to do light spinning sessions rather than constantly grinding uphill.

 

[hopless500]

Anyone noticed the leader of the Powerbar Take on the Tour strava challenge, think something went wrong with his data lol! 13702km so he is 815% complete in two days

Yeah, saw that. Maybe he can go supersonic and access wormholes and that sort of thing

 

[Mo1959]

Yeah, saw that. Maybe he can go supersonic and access wormholes and that sort of thing

Ocht............that's nothing. I can go sub-sonic and access potholes.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

mines the reverse

I have also had less ascending time then descending time over on rwgps

 

[SpokeyDokey]

Got out and went much better than the night before last's abysmal affair.

12.7 miles / 14.90 mph average. If I had put some effort in instead of casually pootling along this could easily have been at least 25 mph.

Lot's of pollens out there tonight. Eyes are very gritty now. How the hell do Bees cope?

Nice ride.

Fish & Chips for us tonight - what you all scoffing? Probably healthier food than me!

Have a good evening all.

 

[boybiker]

I went on a bit of an interval session and done two hardish sprints to get a pb and 10th place on a segment.

http://app.strava.com/activities/64475591

 

[boybiker]

Got out and went much better than the night before last's abysmal affair.

12.7 miles / 14.90 mph average. If I had put some effort in instead of casually pootling along this could easily have been at least 25 mph.

Lot's of pollens out there tonight. Eyes are very gritty now. How the hell do Bees cope?

Nice ride.

Fish & Chips for us tonight - what you all scoffing? Probably healthier food than me!

Have a good evening all.

I bought a steamer and I love it! I just put brown rice and veg in it go have a bath then come down make some gravy and I've got a really good meal. I do meat in it too with veg. It's a lot healthier and very easy, a must for any kitchen IMO!

 

[SWSteve]

what you all scoffing?

Pork chops w/hash browns, peas and sweetcorn. I should probably eat better, but my body still thinks all food should be wrapped in bread or polystyrene so I think this was a good effort

 

[madferret]

Very short ride this evening, legs were heavy and just wasn't feeling it. Aim to put in some miles tomorrow, still recovering from Monday nights excess I guess, frustrated with myself but then I know I haven't eaten properly which doesn't help. Pasta for me......