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

[Supersuperleeds]

@Stonechat this one http://www.strava.com/clubs/velobici, its needed for the veloviewer classics challenge which thanks to @Supersuperleeds and @Mo1959 I am now compelled to complete, 946 miles between now and the 26th of April.
Thanks a lot guys.

You better get pedalling

I'm hoping to have it completed by Monday, some fella completed it before the first classic started

 

[Phoenix Lincs]

I honestly wasn't going to enter it, but that little devil came and sat on my shoulder and made me do it However, like Bob, I think it will just be a case of using it to encourage me to get out regularly. Not too bothered about finishing it either. Had enough of pushing myself to complete the stupid things last year!

Spotted you'd joined some challenges. What with uploading to Strava and MapMyRide (as that's what I started with and it's good to see just how far I've come) and Garmin Connect, I'm just wondering whether I have time to upload to anything else, and whether it's worth doing. Thoughts welcome

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Spotted you'd joined some challenges. What with uploading to Strava and MapMyRide (as that's what I started with and it's good to see just how far I've come) and Garmin Connect, I'm just wondering whether I have time to upload to anything else, and whether it's worth doing. Thoughts welcome

Veloviewer links to Strava, so no need to upload anything else.

 

[Triban5riderGD]

Not very happy, as Zero miles this week as both our bikes have gone into Decathlon at Surrey Quays for their first service. Though it did make my day when the mechanic said "your bikes look like brand new". I didn't have the heart to say we had just cleaned them, so I just smiled and enjoyed the moment. Hopefully they will be ready for collection before the weekend. I did have the option of going out on my hybrid but on opening the shed I found I had a P and on further inspection noticed that the front wheel had also buckled. I have replaced the tube and put on a new tyre but it will be a visit to my local bike shop to get the wheel trued.
For those who are lucky enough to be out on their bikes today, Happy Cycling.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

You better get pedalling

I'm hoping to have it completed by Monday, some fella completed it before the first classic started

I started haven't I what more do you want , got Mo's rain to ride in this aft, the new wheels haven't seen a completely dry ride yet, and as I type it starts

Well, I went out but it wasn't very pleasant. Puddly roads, rain came on and off and the breeze was annoying. Couldn't seem to get going at all. Nice warm glow in my cheeks now though!

Joining you shortly with the rain bit Mo. I really did not want to get out of bed knowing what I need to do, anyway I tied my hair back this morning and was about 1/2mph faster than the last two days not a long run right enough but about the same ft/mile

 

[BrianEvesham]

Gotta admit, these spd sl's are getting easier to get into! My confidence has gone from rock bottom, to the point were i was 1 moment from taking them off to being lost with out them! Though my muddyfox shoes have the worst design flaw. The single Velcro strap gets caught on the crank, this makes the strap come off after a mile!

Have you got them on the right feet? Lol
Seriously though, mine buckle on the outer edge away from the cranks.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

Pretty chuffed with this afternoons ride 38.28 miles @ 14.4mph with (well depends who you belive) 1,236 on garmin and 1,700 on rwgps. 6 p.b.'s so chuffed with that especially as i was running with panniers. Though it only shows 5 joys of strava.

http://www.strava.com/activities/124426176/

 

[SWSteve]

After about a week of no bike business, I've been out twice this week, and am getting back into the scheme of things.

Cycling to GFs: http://www.strava.com/activities/124434605

Out tonight after an interview: http://www.strava.com/activities/124434608

 

[Bangers]

Been a while since I posted been pretty busy but last couple of day I have managed to getup on the bike and The extra work I put into hills paid off today! The mendips was grey and cold but beautiful as always.

http://www.strava.com/activities/124349029

 

[SWSteve]

Any reason why you're called Bangers? Nice to see a local guy...

 

[monkeylc]

Not been on a bike for nearly a year due to health and just signed back in to cycle chat :-)
Can't believe this thread is still going.
Glad it is though :-)
You could start your own forum running for this amount of time ;-)
Anyway, I shall be back on a bike soon thanks to the NHS taking part in the cycle to work scheme.
Need ideas on a good road bike for £600 ish range?
P. S nice to see people still getting it forward.

 

[L14M]

Not been on a bike for nearly a year due to health and just signed back in to cycle chat :-)
Can't believe this thread is still going.
Glad it is though :-)
You could start your own forum running for this amount of time ;-)
Anyway, I shall be back on a bike soon thanks to the NHS taking part in the cycle to work scheme.
Need ideas on a good road bike for £600 ish range?
P. S nice to see people still getting it forward.

seems to be good value: http://www.evanscycles.com/products/fuji/sportif-23-compact-2014-road-bike-ec053266#features
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/trek/11-c-h2-2014-road-bike-ec053978

 

[L14M]

Have you got them on the right feet? Lol
Seriously though, mine buckle on the outer edge away from the cranks.

Yeah they are correct!

Even the newer ones have it! I have the older version of this shoe:
http://www.sportsdirect.com/muddyfox-rbs300-mens-cycling-shoes-144027?colcode=14402730
Though that one has a loop, so it may reduce that problem!

 

[Stonechat]

Not been on a bike for nearly a year due to health and just signed back in to cycle chat :-)
Can't believe this thread is still going.
Glad it is though :-)
You could start your own forum running for this amount of time ;-)
Anyway, I shall be back on a bike soon thanks to the NHS taking part in the cycle to work scheme.
Need ideas on a good road bike for £600 ish range?
P. S nice to see people still getting it forward.

This is the one I got = stil available
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/felt-z95-sora-wiggle-exclusive/

 

[Nigelnaturist]

Not been on a bike for nearly a year due to health and just signed back in to cycle chat :-)
Can't believe this thread is still going.
Glad it is though :-)
You could start your own forum running for this amount of time ;-)
Anyway, I shall be back on a bike soon thanks to the NHS taking part in the cycle to work scheme.
Need ideas on a good road bike for £600 ish range?
P. S nice to see people still getting it forward.

Nice to see you back.

There is this on a Tiagra group set.
http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/CBPXRT58ALUTIA/planet-x-rt-58-alloy-shimano-tiagra-road-bike