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

[MattMM]

Canned this mornings cycle after hitting serious black ice just outside my house. Went sideways and ended up on my back side, fortunately helmet saved me as I hit my head off pavement. No major damage done, just been off phone to the local council re: their lack of gritting. Fingers crossed for tomorrow....

 

[Mo1959]

Canned this mornings cycle after hitting serious black ice just outside my house. Went sideways and ended up on my back side, fortunately helmet saved me as I hit my head off pavement. No major damage done, just been off phone to the local council re: their lack of gritting. Fingers crossed for tomorrow....

Don't know what the councils are playing at. They are obviously trying to save money but the amount of salt that is actually coming out of the back of the gritters just now is pathetic. The bit they gritted last night was still icy this morning.

Just walked round to the supermarket and even the pavements are treacherous. Neighbour gave his bike a try but said a mile out the road and it iced up and he go off and walked. Afraid cycling isn't that important to me that I mind missing a few days or even weeks if it is too risky.

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Fantastic weather in Leicester, unfortunately decided to have rest today and get some jobs done around the house.

 

[Rayzee]

I'm pretty out of shape so I took up cycling as I loved riding as a kid. I did my first cycling trip this morning since I was 14 (I'm 21 now) on my new Triban 5A I bought recently.

Wow was it tough, my area is not flat at all and I was struggling on hilly roads. I did 4 miles and afterwards I felt sick and my legs could barely support me after I got off the bike. I was hoping I could do way more miles before I was in that state.

It's going to be a long time before my legs become comfortable with this.

 

[SWSteve]

I'm pretty out of shape so I took up cycling as I loved riding as a kid. I did my first cycling trip this morning since I was 14 (I'm 21 now) on my new Triban 5A I bought recently.

Wow was it tough, my area is not flat at all and I was struggling on hilly roads. I did 4 miles and afterwards I felt sick and my legs could barely support me after I got off the bike. I was hoping I could do way more miles before I was in that state.

It's going to be a long time before my legs become comfortable with this.

keep at it and you'll soon see improvements. I almost collapsed after I first cycled home from work (it was where I bought the bike) which was 10 miles, I now do that twice a day when based in Bedmnster

 

[Supersuperleeds]

I'm pretty out of shape so I took up cycling as I loved riding as a kid. I did my first cycling trip this morning since I was 14 (I'm 21 now) on my new Triban 5A I bought recently.

Wow was it tough, my area is not flat at all and I was struggling on hilly roads. I did 4 miles and afterwards I felt sick and my legs could barely support me after I got off the bike. I was hoping I could do way more miles before I was in that state.

It's going to be a long time before my legs become comfortable with this.

Keep at it and you will be surprised how quickly your fitness will improve

 

[eevvee]

Keep at it and you will be surprised how quickly your fitness will improve

+1

 

[WellyWonkey]

Stick with it mate. Your body is just unprepared at the minute and in a bit of shock . Time in the saddle will boost your stamina. Build up slowly, 4 miles is fine. Set yourself a realistic target. Do 5 tomorrow, don't race it. Steady as you go. Your legs will soon toughen up. You will be surprised at how resilient the body is, especIally at your young age! Try and keep the bug up though in your mind, keeping your interest and enjoyment from cycling is key. Keep up the good work fella

 

[50000tears]

Certainly tougher on the way out than the way back. Good fun though even if the final hill 3 miles from home nearly killed me!

http://www.strava.com/activities/105552856

 

[Goonerobes]

I'm pretty out of shape so I took up cycling as I loved riding as a kid. I did my first cycling trip this morning since I was 14 (I'm 21 now) on my new Triban 5A I bought recently.

Wow was it tough, my area is not flat at all and I was struggling on hilly roads. I did 4 miles and afterwards I felt sick and my legs could barely support me after I got off the bike. I was hoping I could do way more miles before I was in that state.

It's going to be a long time before my legs become comfortable with this.

I think we can all remember that feeling, keep it up & it will get easier!

 

[Goonerobes]

I think we can all remember that feeling, keep it up & it will get easier!

Well, when I say it gets easier it would do if you quit when it hurts at 45 miles instead of being macho & carrying on to do the 50. (ouch, my thighs hurt!!)

It was still an enjoyable ride on the best day we've had in months weather wise & the best part was helping another guy who was having trouble with a flat & an inner tube valve & between the two of us bumbling along we managed to sort it & get him back on his way.

http://www.strava.com/activities/105547001

 

[SWSteve]

http://www.strava.com/activities/105555191

Managed to eventually get out today, not the biggest or fastest ride and the second half was a lot slower than the first (it's where the hills were)
One thing I'm finding right now is that I really struggle as soon as there is any form of gradient, on the flat I can get going at a decent pace but any hill ruins my chances of glory

 

[L14M]

Just doing the rounds today came to 6.45 miles, Got my bike smart watered and registered with the Met police @ halfords too!

 

[50000tears]

Well, when I say it gets easier it would do if you quit when it hurts at 45 miles instead of being macho & carrying on to do the 50. (ouch, my thighs hurt!!)

It was still an enjoyable ride on the best day we've had in months weather wise & the best part was helping another guy who was having trouble with a flat & an inner tube valve & between the two of us bumbling along we managed to sort it & get him back on his way.

http://www.strava.com/activities/105547001

Goonerobes I see you are in the New Forest area. I am doing the much hated (by the locals) Wiggle Spring Sportive there. Do you know what the route is like regarding hills and the like.

 

[Goonerobes]

Goonerobes I see you are in the New Forest area. I am doing the much hated (by the locals) Wiggle Spring Sportive there. Do you know what the route is like regarding hills and the like.

I did the 40 mile route in October last year as per this: http://www.strava.com/activities/87044109 & depending on which day Sky TV make Arsenal play I hope to do it again this year.

Most of the roads used are pretty quiet traffic wise & although the forest isn't exactly blessed with mountains it is a little undulating in places. There are also a few barren areas which can be breezy but generally most roads are amongst trees, bushes & the like with some lovely scenery thrown in. (plus plenty of ponies & cows to ride around!)