Three things I learnt this morning...
BigSoy
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Being pretty much a completely noob I am still at the learning something new every time I go out on the bike... today's lessons included:
1. Shorts with chamois really are meant to be worn commando - hadn't quite got my head around this before but am convinced now - think the trick is a few wash/ride cycles to break in that chamois - much better than the first time I tried that strategy.
2. Clipless pedals are awesome - definitely contributes to the zen experience not having to think about annoying toe clips etc or keeping your feet straight - just pedal and it all just works. Didn't wipe out either yet which is a bonus
3. At this stage, my legs just about have 50 miles in them - although they're still happy to kick up a real fuss when faced with a steep incline.
And the fourth thing I'm going to learn tomorrow....
4. 50 miles is definitely enough to make my legs ache!
Good fun, couple more runs like that and I might get round to braving a club run.
1. Shorts with chamois really are meant to be worn commando - hadn't quite got my head around this before but am convinced now - think the trick is a few wash/ride cycles to break in that chamois - much better than the first time I tried that strategy.
2. Clipless pedals are awesome - definitely contributes to the zen experience not having to think about annoying toe clips etc or keeping your feet straight - just pedal and it all just works. Didn't wipe out either yet which is a bonus
3. At this stage, my legs just about have 50 miles in them - although they're still happy to kick up a real fuss when faced with a steep incline.
And the fourth thing I'm going to learn tomorrow....
4. 50 miles is definitely enough to make my legs ache!
Good fun, couple more runs like that and I might get round to braving a club run.
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BigSoy,
Good job that man! Clipless pedals are a must, but you will sooner or later forget to unclip at a junction ... honest, you will!
Regards,
EarlyGo0 -
Fantastic!
Sounds like you have had a pretty similar experience to me! I think i may be about 4 weeks ahead of you though! I bought my bike at the end of Sept!
I was a reasonable level of fitness before i started, if you share a similar experience to me you will quickly notice an increased level of competence up the hills! (although i still have a long way to go!)0
