Show us your.......newbie progress!

[Spoons47]

I am a total cycling noob and very overweight so I'm not going to be sharing any amazingly high mileages but this morning was the first time I have managed to make it all the way to work without having to walk. I finally made it up the hill that has been stopping me doing it since I started. Not much quicker than walking it but I'm happy.

Fantastic. That’s amazing, I’m a newbie too but the milestones keep coming and they will for you too. Just wait till those endorphins kick in.
Onwards and Upwards (unless it’s downhill )

 

[tom73]

Fantastic. That’s amazing, I’m a newbie too but the milestones keep coming and they will for you too. Just wait till those endorphins kick in.
Onwards and Upwards (unless it’s downhill )

As a Newbie I 2rd this

 

[Freelanderuk]

Yesterday's morning ride , not as far as normal but the mornings are a little darker so time before work is getting shorter .
Had a bike fit the night before and felt a lot more comfortable on this ride

 

[T675Rich]

Flew up the hill this morning although the bike I used today had an engine

 

[Freelanderuk]

A quick ride before work

 

[Spoons47]

Was aiming for 30 miles but as you can see, hit a hilly section on way out. I’m still very proud, the miles are clocking up.
Onwards and Upwards

 

[tom73]

Well this evening ride was different. Light weight me + carbon frame / strong cross winds = fun times.
With that and a bit of rain and fading light I thought not a good idea to go full out on the tops. So doubled back home. Not quite 22 i was hoping for still got just over 18. But claimed a few PR on Strava so still a happy newbie and the hills are getting quicker too.

 

[Spoons47]

Well done Tom small steps eh.

 

[Spoons47]

Well this evening ride was different. Light weight me + carbon frame / strong cross winds = fun times.
With that and a bit of rain and fading light I thought not a good idea to go full out on the tops. So doubled back home. Not quite 22 i was hoping for still got just over 18. But claimed a few PR on Strava so still a happy newbie and the hills are getting quicker too.

Strava is like red wine, addictive

 

[tom73]

Strava is like red wine, addictive

Don’t know about that one wine is not my thing. Only had my element 2 weeks so only just getting full use out of Strava. Still on free account not paid yet addictive not sure it’s not like it’s one of 1st things I do when I get home

 

[Spoons47]

Don’t think I will be paying, free version is just as good giving you all the stats you need. I’ll give up the red wine when I can afford a carbon frame! Maybe next year

 

[tom73]

Well done Tom small steps eh.

For sure it is before my set back 30 miles was nothing. The nights sure are on the way sadly soon put pay to longer rides

 

[tom73]

Don’t think I will be paying, free version is just as good giving you all the stats you need. I’ll give up the red wine when I can afford a carbon frame! Maybe next year

Hehe must have got something right the other week I had all on to get it back from LBS the 2 mechanic’s had taken a right shine to it.

 

[Spoons47]

Today’s ride. Very pleased but getting a bit red and sore right underneath, been told I need a new saddle, so now not pleased.

 

[Freelanderuk]

Managed to get out this afternoon after coming back from taking the wife to Nottingham hospital at 6.30 am this morning