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

[Nigelnaturist]

Quick ride to check if tick/clicking has gone (it has), the bike is getting unbelievable quite these days, there is a creak from saddle/seat post, still some from the bb or chainset.
When I started this lark last year I would most likely have stopped somewhere along this bit.
http://app.strava.com/activities/72391602#1424329107
My aim now is to do at avg of 20mph, which is only about 10's quicker than I did it today, first few recordings I have of it Aug last year my avg was just over 16mph, remember though I would have done it slower in the previous month.

 

[MOI]

Haven't been out as much as I would like thanks to work, any way today after it stopped raining I had a brainstorm , I would cycle the heritage trail http://www.iomguide.com/map/heritage-trail-map.php, on my MTB, it says its easy, well after the rain it was a bit mucky , well very mucky any way I cycled from Douglas to Peel and back (my first coast to coast ) and in total done a smidge over 30 miles, when I got to Peel I thought why the hell am I doing this, had a drink and a gel I found in my rucksack and really enjoyed the return leg, will do it again as MapMyRide didn't save the data, my fault, exited without saving. I did have a white MTB before I started its now looking a distinct darkish colour.

 

[Nomadski]

Want to post my report on RideLondon, but having a nightmare with the data. My Garmin basically packed out 80 miles in at a feeding station in Kingston. It was a bit lucky it happened here as I noticed and switched to my iphone strava app.

I finally managed to combine the GPX files together and loaded it into SportsTracks 3 and it all looks great. When I upload to Garmin and Strava the max speed data is whack. Strava says it was 45mph, Garmin says it was 105mph!! SP3 says it was 38.4mph (which seems the most accurate).

Ive tried loads of solutions from the web, but the resulting GPX or TCX file uploaded to Garmin Connect and Strava still gives me the same details.

Have removed the merged Strava activity until I get it sorted, want to get it right.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

@Nomadski
I should have read this first, download a gpx of the garmin bit, upload the stuff from the phone to strava, then download the gpx files and mail me them I will sort it.

I nipped over to me mates house he wasn't in, I did 18.85 miles @ 17.03mph I was buzzing till I realised I only got one p.b.

 

[hopless500]

Well, now I've done another 50 miler on my other bike. Easier ride on this bike on the whole (my road bike rather than the hybrid), hit the 'I'm not going to make it' feeling 4 miles from home rather than 10 this time. But it killed my hands, wrists and arms. Right arm was so bad I had to take pain killers in the end...

 

[Nomadski]

@Nomadski
I should have read this first, download a gpx of the garmin bit, upload the stuff from the phone to strava, then download the gpx files and mail me them I will sort it.

I nipped over to me mates house he wasn't in, I did 18.85 miles @ 17.03mph I was buzzing till I realised I only got one p.b.

Thanks Nigel. At least I'll know if you cant do anything with them I will have to use the first merged one I did. Its only max speed thats out of kilt with the graphs, but really dont want Garmin telling me Ive done 105mph. I didn't spend that much on a bike!

 

[Nomadski]

Well, now I've done another 50 miler on my other bike. Easier ride on this bike on the whole (my road bike rather than the hybrid), hit the 'I'm not going to make it' feeling 4 miles from home rather than 10 this time. But it killed my hands, wrists and arms. Right arm was so bad I had to take pain killers in the end...

Sounds like a bike adjustment is needed!

 

[hopless500]

Sounds like a bike adjustment is needed!

Hmmm. I think so. LBS said to take it in and they can try some different settings on the handlebars 'n' stuff. Saddle's def the right height, but that's about the only bit that is right I reckon.
By those last 4 miles I hardly knew how to hold onto the handlebars

 

[Phoenix Lincs]

Thanks Nigel. At least I'll know if you cant do anything with them I will have to use the first merged one I did. Its only max speed thats out of kilt with the graphs, but really dont want Garmin telling me Ive done 105mph. I didn't spend that much on a bike!

See. Nigel to the rescue! X

 

[DaveyM]

Ooh ooh, my green bar thingy is full
Hadn't even noticed till now...
What do I win?

 

[Hill Wimp]

The bike will have to be left outside so I would only taking the bso / shopping bike. However I will get home earlier so have more time to ride where I want to.



Get well soon. It must be doing the rounds! Hopefully if I can hold it in for a bit I might go out for a short walk.

Just so you know the border for you is at Wateringbury. No germs North of that line please, i don't want what you've got

 

[SWSteve]

@hopless500 try moving your hands/not holding on with a death grip. Do you wear gloves? Are you putting a lot of weight onto your hands instead of your hips? Are your arms locked straight, or is there a bend? These are all things that could make a difference. I would say if you're not wearing gloves then get some, and if your arms are locked out then give them a bend, then shock will go up your arms - not sit in your wrists/hands

 

[AndyPeace]

Just so you can share in my frustrations, I shan't be posting any pics of my new bike until my Birthday. Ridden about 80 miles on it, checking it threw and getting it tuned up. All problems, misunderstandings and niggles sorted. It's a pretty overwhelming experience going from my well seasoned Hybrid to a spangly new carbon racer...and I may be a tad over excited! I've vowed not to ride the Madone until my birthday, as I don't want to spoil myself before the day. I just hope no one minds that I'm late to my own party because I was out riding

 

[Mo1959]

Just so you can share in my frustrations, I shan't be posting any pics of my new bike until my Birthday. Ridden about 80 miles on it, checking it threw and getting it tuned up. All problems, misunderstandings and niggles sorted. It's a pretty overwhelming experience going from my well seasoned Hybrid to a spangly new carbon racer...and I may be a tad over excited! I've vowed not to ride the Madone until my birthday, as I don't want to spoil myself before the day. I just hope no one minds that I'm late to my own party because I was out riding

I admire your will power saving it for your big day. Hope it's not too far away and happy birthday when it comes.

 

[boybiker]

Just so you know the border for you is at Wateringbury. No germs North of that line please, i don't want what you've got

I work in Tonbridge at the moment and will be coming that way tomorrow most likely . You have been warned .

On the plus side I'm starting to feel a bit better now .