My first decent ride.

nickyhoward55

Sooooo......i managed my first decent ride (that wasnt round the block) fully kitted out today. My bib shorts and jersey came the other morning so i was itching to get out. What a difference the right gear makes!!

The biggest thing ive noticed is, my ass isnt sore! Thank goodness for padded shorts. Other things i found out are, my gut looks huge in a tight top when im on the bike (more reason to keep up the training), the soles of my feet and my shoulders are a little sore and i really need to buy a bottle and cage.

Oh, and i had my first 'almost-falling-over-because-i-couldnt-get-my-feet-out-of-the-pedals' moment. Which was nice.

Happy riding folks

sumosprintstar

Welcome to your new world. You will soon own umpteen shorts and jerseys, not to mention jackets, shoes, etc. It is very addictive.

Get two cages and bottles, when you go for longer rides you may well need more fluid.

Great feeling isn't it?

FindYourGozo

nickyhoward55 wrote:

Sooooo......i managed my first decent ride (that wasnt round the block) fully kitted out today. My bib shorts and jersey came the other morning so i was itching to get out. What a difference the right gear makes!!

I had the same experience. I started riding in march and was using gym clothes. When I finally got the gear and the courage required I made my way out in cycling clothes and was amazed. There is no chance of me ever going back.

My first jersey was given to me and was a SPAM jersey (potted meat). I was embarassed of it but loved wearing the cycling clothes. I have since bought one that brings me less shame.

The biggest thing ive noticed is, my ass isnt sore! Thank goodness for padded shorts. Other things i found out are, my gut looks huge in a tight top when im on the bike (more reason to keep up the training),

In the same boat. I am working to shed another 60 or 70 pounds. I have a long way to go but have lost 40 since January so on a good start. Keep working on it!! It will be gone before you know it.

the soles of my feet and my shoulders are a little sore and i really need to buy a bottle and cage

+1 on two cages - I still only have one but need to get a second.

Oh, and i had my first 'almost-falling-over-because-i-couldnt-get-my-feet-out-of-the-pedals' moment. Which was nice.

I am getting shoes and pedals tomorrow. I am sure I will have my own experience very soon.

Do you track your miles and experiences anywhere? I started a blog (see link below if you'd like) to track mine and it has really helped to keep me motivated.


Happy riding folks

Thanks and to you too

ga1

Well done

I had my first decent ride out through Epworth / Haxey, and now try to get 35 to 40 miles in each saturday morning out through Wroot, Epworth, Owsten Ferry etc and longer rides when I get the time available, though this is an issue at the moment

Its a great area to ride around, although it can get very breeze, the one let down is the lack of hills

CiB

FindYourGozo wrote:

Do you track your miles and experiences anywhere? I started a blog (see link below if you'd like) to track mine and it has really helped to keep me motivated.

You want to join us on our SC Stats board if you want to keep a track of your miles and compare yourselves against like-minded folk. Sign up is via the link in my sig - no email address or personal details required, just a user name and how many miles you've done so far this year gets you on there. It started out as commute miles but it's a free for all these days.

Here's the back end of a 288 page thread over on the Commuting section - Silly Commuter Stats

nickyhoward55

Thanks for the replys folks. It really is a nice feeling when you finish your first decent ride. Ok, it was only about 25 miles, but that literally was my first ride further than the 3 mile trip between villages, i didnt feel too tired considering i hadnt eaten since lunch time and had been doing physical work all day. Looking forward to getting out again with some bottles and decent food in me!

Ive just downloaded and installed the runkeeper app for iphone and am going to give it a try, i like the way it tracks you and you can view it back (a friend uses it).

Gozo - while im a complete novice, the only tip i can give you about pedals is make sure you unclip 1 foot at any junction you think you might have to stop at. Its easier to clip back in than to fall off and look like a fool at a busy junction.

GA1 - If you ever fancy a ride out, gimme a shout. Are there any casual clubs around here?

Thanks again

Ben6899

Where do you head from Haxey? I live in Pontefract and often find myself over towards East Cowick and Sykehouse (just to the northeast of you). It's a bit (very!) flat, but it's okay for a spin out.

nickyhoward55

Ive been headed south towards gainsbrough. Im gonna build the miles up slowly towards lincoln or louth.

Ben6899

Nice one. If you're ever heading north, give me a nudge on here and I'll see where I'm headed.