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On Sun, 27 Jul 2003 23:47:46 +0100, doobrie wrote:
managed my first 10 mile ride today which isnt a great distance but is first time ive done it since being back on a bike ... 49 mins making approx 12 miles an hour average probably had another couple miles left in the tank but increasing slow n steady so stuck to the plan ... will do another couple of slightly smaller rides in the week and going for 12-15 miles next weekend depending how im feeling that's great. in your own time, in your own way. gb |
slow progress
On Sun, 27 Jul 2003 23:47:46 +0100, doobrie wrote:
managed my first 10 mile ride today which isnt a great distance but is first time ive done it since being back on a bike ... 49 mins making approx 12 miles an hour average Hey, good for you. Too keep it up, make things comfortable. Don't knacker yourself out - make it a pleasure, not a chore and your fitness will build. Look out for local clubs or groups, and tag along on easier rides. That'll provide some motivation, and maybe some hints n tips. No need to go overboard with the spending, but good clothing does make a difference. Cycling mitts with padded palms are cheap, and are very comfy. Have a look at leisure-style cycling shorts in your local shop - these are cut to look like baggy beach shorts. Or consider a padded shorts insert. |
slow progress
doobrie wrote:
managed my first 10 mile ride today which isnt a great distance but is first time ive done it since being back on a bike ... 49 mins making approx 12 miles an hour average YES! Well done matey :) 12mph was about my average over the Manc to Black run - not great but it got me there in the end. Next year I hope to do it much quicker. and iirc, it's weigh in this morning? - hope that goes okay too! probably had another couple miles left in the tank but increasing slow n steady so stuck to the plan ... will do another couple of slightly smaller rides in the week and going for 12-15 miles next weekend depending how im feeling Sounds like a plan but try for the 15, I don't think 2 miles will make all that much more difference. Unless they're up hill of course :) -- Dnc |
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doobrie wrote:
even the flats are hills .. im sure the world is round or something coz ive never ridden a completely flat road yet - but thats just a stupid idea, eh ... we all know the earth is flat!! Heh! I know what you mean about even the flats feeling like hills - there's others here that are convinced what I call hills are no such thing ;-) Thing is though, I *have* found a few roads that *are* dead flat, so my perceptions aren't distorted like them others here that think hills are flat and mountains are hills ;-) Velvet |
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