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

[SWSteve]

@Nigelnaturist I understand re: non-clipped pedals. When I was in Copenhagen I borrowed a bike when out with a mate and explained it felt odd, especially when getting off the saddle/standing up. He laughed. Then again, they all laugh at me and my chosen hobby

 

[Phoenix Lincs]

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.

Apologies if I've missed it, as not been in here a while, but how's your MTB? Are you pleased with it? last I remember it was due for delivery.
Hope it gives your some miles without messing up your roadie.
Keep smiling. Hope the weekend weather is kind to you (and everybody else too) x

 

[Phoenix Lincs]

Definitely wasn't as cold as you've got it but still enough for me to realise the gloves I had on weren't the correct choice

I've got a shelf of different pairs of gloves, and still struggle to get it right for my rides. Hoping to get out for a ride later, and hopefully I will still be able to feel my fingers when I get back.
Stay safe out there folks

 

[Phoenix Lincs]

Am I having a bad influence?

Just got back from my radiation treatment at The Christie in Manchester so hopefully I will be more upbeat in the coming months!

Was -2C here first thing and icy at 6am. very damp now, bit drizzly on & off too.

Still - the rhythm of the seasons and all that.....................

Hope the treatment is successful SD. My mum was treated at Christies many moons ago. They sorted her out, I'm delighted to say. Fingers crossed for a speedy recovery matey X

 

[Mo1959]

Apologies if I've missed it, as not been in here a while, but how's your MTB? Are you pleased with it? last I remember it was due for delivery.
Hope it gives your some miles without messing up your roadie.
Keep smiling. Hope the weekend weather is kind to you (and everybody else too) x

Hi, Lesley. It's really a bit too big for me and is a fair age with the usual scrapes and scratches but it will do the purpose. Actually managed quite a difficult (for me) ride on it yesterday. Ideally, it could have some money spent on it but since I bought it just to run around on and I am on a limited income, I am not sure I want to spend too much on it.

Thought I was going to get out early today but it is hovering around freezing and the roads are sparkling Might just walk the dog instead and see how it is when I get back.

 

[Stonechat]

Am I having a bad influence?

Just got back from my radiation treatment at The Christie in Manchester so hopefully I will be more upbeat in the coming months!

Was -2C here first thing and icy at 6am. very damp now, bit drizzly on & off too.

Still - the rhythm of the seasons and all that.....................

All the best for your treatment
Dad started radiotherapy but had to stop it as he wasn't strong enough.
We also have a neighbour who is having it

Just try to keep a positive attitude
Bob

 

[Supersuperleeds]

New wheels now on the bike , lbs said to me to go back in a few weeks so they can check everything is okay when I have done a few miles. so that will be next Saturday then

@Nigelnaturist Swivel mount now fitted to the bike, very impressed with it, now need to buy another for the other light

 

[SWSteve]

Anyone want some £1 t-shirts? £11 jerseys or £14 bibs.

They started a lot more expensive than that...

 

[Supersuperleeds]

I do like how everyones mycyclinglog bars are now nearly fully green. Going to be depressing in January when they go all white again.

 

[SWSteve]

I do like how everyones mycyclinglog bars are now nearly fully green. Going to be depressing in January when they go all white again.

Speak for yourself

 

[BrianEvesham]

POORING down here again on my first proper day off. Feeling bloated, lazy and unmotivated after the last two weeks of 13/14 hour days with no time to myself let alone cycling, however, not booked till Thursday this week so fingers crossed.

Edit;
On the plus side I should be able to get the new wheels soon!

 

[Nigelnaturist]

@Supersuperleeds Did it fit without modification, wide angle lens arrived and it does make quite a difference projected on the wall of the shed at about 18" so should make a difference on the road I will nip out for a spin later and see, I may even be able to illuminate the road from the white line to the verge/curb without blinding other road users. Overshoes arrived and whilst the web page says both road and M.T.B. the tag says road, however they do just fit, but I guess they wont take much walking about in them.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

I do like how everyones mycyclinglog bars are now nearly fully green. Going to be depressing in January when they go all white again.

Dont use it till then end of Jan then.

 

[Supersuperleeds]

@Supersuperleeds Did it fit without modification, wide angle lens arrived and it does make quite a difference projected on the wall of the shed at about 18" so should make a difference on the road I will nip out for a spin later and see, I may even be able to illuminate the road from the white line to the verge/curb without blinding other road users. Overshoes arrived and whilst the web page says both road and M.T.B. the tag says road, however they do just fit, but I guess they wont take much walking about in them.

Yes it fitted fine thanks.

Dont use it till then end of Jan then.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

The wide angle adaptor is a worth while investment, gives a more usable beam, though on the wet roads it was difficult to tell its full potential. Feet much warmer as well.