CONGRATS! I bought mine (also a Cateye Strada), and my BF took over installation...Quote:
Originally Posted by Velocivixen
That's awesome.
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CONGRATS! I bought mine (also a Cateye Strada), and my BF took over installation...Quote:
Originally Posted by Velocivixen
That's awesome.
I took my new 29er out tonight to tackle some hills and found myself tackeled instead! OUCH! Only four miles. Wow, how could four miles hurt so much? One doozie of a hill... 14% grade and 100 feet of climb in aprox a tenth of a mile... About six other smaller hills... Nicely packaged in four little miles :eek:
I welcomed death at the top, but I... Made... It.
Defiantly didn't have the legs tonight...
Guess I'm still recovering from my cold... Feeling better... So I thought!
We finally had a sunny day on Friday, so I got out and did 25miles. I have been adding more hills to my rides but I'm stiil sucking wind and having to stop. I can't seem to get my fitness back,more hills for me. I got a new Terry saddle my first woman specific. I'm not sure if I like it yet. On Saturday we had sun again so the family went for a ride and it was perfect. Then on Sunday surprise its raining again, its really getting to me. I'm riding about 125-150miles a week and most of it in 45degree weather in pouring rain and its no fun anymore. Summer please hurry!!!!!!!!!!
I purchased my hybrid bike late in the season last year, and after riding it off and on over the winter months on the trainer, I've finally been able to get out to the GAP (Great Allegheny Passage) when the sun decides to shine. I'm going to mark off a "30 Before 30" list item at the end of this summer - Bike from Pittsburgh to Cumberland on the GAP over a weekend. I'll be doing this with other cycling friends and a non-cycling friend who will act as a "mule" as we camp along our journey.
Therefore, I need to train...
Thus far I've been able to turn out about 20 miles per ride without an issue. I've had to teach myself how to fit myself for my bike, and I'm still messing with the handle bars. But all in all - that's my brag...! :)
The difference is amazing! Now that I'm on the bike instead of in it :P I feel like I have such better control now and my speed picked up a bit. Yayyy! I've only taken the bike out a handful of times but today was the first day I wasn't ready to go home =)
Hurrah for new achievements!
I did my first ride with panniers yesterday, into town for a couple of 4lb bags of cat-food and a few other bits. Stuff that would be quite uncomfortable to carry by hand is no problem at all in the panniers. My riding this year is much more normal life stuff, shopping and nursery etc, it's nice to save the money on fuel. I wanted to go for an off-road ride today but it's been very windy and a bit grey. Which wouldn't normally bother me too much but we've been so spoiled with the sunshine recently.
I rode 20 miles today! With my new drop bars and downtube shifters! And it was awesome! I feel pretty confident I could do 35 or 40. Here's a photo along the way:
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5024/...aa996e2c_z.jpg
Gorgeous photo, Jordan! Looks like you had a great time.
@Jordan, what kind of bike is that?
I rode 25 miles yesterday for the first time ever! Who hoo! There was a definite difference when I rode from one county (more urban & more $$$) and the next county, where the roads were noticeably rough (smaller county with less $$).
It's an old Trek 620 (1983, I think?). I love it a lot and am slowly switching out the components and turning it into a superbike!Quote:
Originally Posted by Velocivixen
not a total newb but took some time off after a big scare on the road. Today was my first day back in heavier traffic! Was out for only 30 minutes but I survived! :D
WTG, Ruby!!
hurrah, Ruby! How do you feel now?
I rode into town to go the opticians and run some errands today. It was a beautiful morning, and the panniers are brilliant for bringing stuff back. The bike stands I saw were all 70%-100% full, which I guess is due to our fuel still going up.
Feels good to be back!Quote:
Originally Posted by hebe
I did 31 miles last Sunday. 1/2 of the Salem, Oregon Monster Cookie Ride. Never thought i could do it, and at the end of the day i felt good. Ok my butt was sore (looking for riding shorts now). We had beautiful weather and peanut butter and jelly never tasted so good at the 15 mile rest stop. We had a few practice rides before this one, the longest being 13 miles. Can't wait for the next ride!
Hi NickiSue! Nice to "see" another Willamette Valley lady here. I'm doing PetalPedal next month. How about you?
So my accomplishment are a few:
-rode 25 miles on Sunday on Sauvie Island.
-rode 21.95 yesterday around town
-rode down some hills without my breaks on
-actually put it into a harder gear and pedaled down some gentle hills
My friend, who has cycled a lot with a club, suggested I pedal in a harder gear while going down hill so I would feel more control on the bike. Normally I coast down with brakes on while holding on for dear life! lol.
Greetings Velocivixen, Sounds like you have been getting some good rides in. I will not be in the pdx ride... i live in the west mid-valley. Our next big ride will be back roads of Independance/Buena Vista and Ankeny wildlife refuge. We also want to try the rail trail from Banks to Vernonia, or at least a section. I am just starting to do research on bike events for our region. There is a ride that looks interesting on the Umpqua. 20,46 or 66 miles! http://purplefootgang.com/ride-routes/ You are lucky to have a friend guide you in the do's and don't. there was one hill on the monster cookie ride where the down hill scared me to death! lol.
Keep riding and enjoy.
@NickiSue, PetalPedal is actually in Silverton, OR and supports the Oregon Gardens there.
The Banks-Vernonia trail is alright, but I thought it boring. Oh well, that's just me. Have fun exploring and riding.
Hi I'm Rose, and I'm new. A new cyclist (well, I used to cycle when I was a teenager) with a newish bike (a 2009 Jamis Coda Femme in Celery, named Celray) that I bought last October but didn't get on until this last two weeks.
My big achievements this week are
1) I managed to get my bike both ON and OFF a city bus bike rack
2) I managed to hang my bike on and off a HOOK at work (we have a bike room)
3) I commuted back and forth 2 x this week for a total of 31 miles.
I'm hoping to commute every day. I love my pretty bike. However, I'm 47 and 40 pounds overweight, so 14 mile rt bike ride isn't going to be possible every day to start I don't think. I'm still getting used to traffic and biking over bridges.
Anyway, it is good to meet you all. I've already learned a lot just lurking.
I'm also a Willamette Valleyer
Rose (isarose)
I didn't get around to posting - this week (well, Sunday) I rode 33 miles and I beat my previous time on a segment of the local bike club's race ride (22:32 for 5.8 miles). My bike is in the shop for a tune up so I haven't been able to ride it since :( although my other half and I took the tandem out this week, which was nice.
I'm also cross-training and I had a kick-*** run last night, so that should translate into more and better cycling when I do get my bike back :)
Hey :)
another newbie to cycling - Bought myself a second-hand Felt ZW25 3 weeks ago and have been riding it for my daily commute (45-50 minutes each way)
You guys are all so inspiring!
Looking forward to challenging myself more as time goes on
Similar to alot of people I grabbed the bike due to being overweight, I've been exercising regularly since November
But I've been doing it solo, which has made it hard to stay motivated -so adding the bike to my regime has added 'purpose' to my workout (get to work on time -haha)
So far its been amazing :D
Bought my first real pair of riding pants today
Looking forward to getting to know some of you ladies*
*pick your brains/have a laugh/share the pain
Welcome Edward and congratulations on starting a fitness program and cycling. Good group over here, I am certain you will recieve a warm welcome and loads of information about biking.
@Roseisarose-good job! I have taken my bike on the MAX a few times and one on the WES train in Beaverton. Have NOT done it on a bus though, so you are brave in my book. I looked at the Jamis Quest yesterday. Do you like your Jamis?
So my accomplishment was that I did a test ride (inside the store) of two different road bikes! I haven't ridden drop handlebars with skinny tires in about 25 years! I was wobbly because there were customers in the store and merchandise! He offered to have me go outside, but I was unstable and it was in close in SE Portland (think cars), so I just said, "Thanks".
Hi! I LOVE MY JAMIS. It is fast AND quiet.Quote:
Originally Posted by Velocivixen
SE Portland is a trip to ride in--I ride from south of Woodstock through the Clinton area up through Ladd's Addition to get to work! Many many cars and other cyclists.
Rose
This is more a newbie weekly achievement for my mother. My mom has rheumatoid arthritis and doesn't do much exercising. I got her a bike a few years ago to see if she could ride a little. Well, I FINALLY got her out for mother's day and convinced her she could ride at least 4 miles. I drove to within 2 miles of Niagara on the Lake and stopped at one of the lots along the way. She was rather skeptical she could do it but once she got on the bike and we rolled along the bike path she was so excited it was so easy!! We biked the 2 miles into Niagara on the Lake, walked around, had lunch and then biked back. So, not 4 miles straight but 4 miles at all in one day for my mom was a great achievement. :)
Savra, that's wonderful! Well done to your mum :D
Sarah that is terrific....I have some inflammatory immune problems and I find getting on the bike helps so much. Congrats to you and your mom
Not entirely bike related...
Went to the gym with a friend who recently joined a local facility and invited me as his guest free of charge to check out the place.
Did a good cardio workout on the spin bike (6 miles in 15 minutes to get warmed up) and then hit the weights for about an hour, which kicked my butt, my arms are so sore today!!
Shannon
I did my first 10 mile ride today =) Longest ride so far. I'll admit it took me forever lol I rode across some bridges that normally scare me into walking them. And I rode down the scary hill lol, I've been walking up it and then walking down it. Its pretty short but pretty steep as well. Not feeling like such a big chicken on this bike anymore :D
@Rose, your ride sounds nice. Did you know that River City Bicycles has "beginner, recreational" group rides at 10:00 a.m. every Sunday? This one coming up is #3 and I haven't made it to one yet. I think I'm a chicken.
If you ever want to meet there and go on one I'd meet you. Just private message me. ;)
So my "accomplishment" is that I watched/learned/helped my DH change his rear derailleur cable a few days ago (I posted it's own thread on this). I didn't realize it would be so easy!
Yay, me! I rode my new bike from my new job to home (ok, the airport but that is my second home). About 16 miles--if I ever buy a bike computer I'll find out for sure. I used to ride half that distance ten years ago and loved it. With the new fancy, schmancy bike I should be good for the full distance soon.
It was grand, it was lovely and I'll be curious to see if I can sit down without complaining tomorrow!
Have a great weekend everyone!
I am back from vacation and the official training has started. I am aiming for the Seagull Century, which is 5 months away. I did a few rides, about 10 miles each, before I left on vacation.
Sunday last week - 12 miles including some actual hills.
Wednesday - 14 miles, some inclines for miles but no real hills.
Saturday: 15 miles - some inclines for miles but no hills. You can feel the grade though.
Sunday (today) 15 miles - ditto, same ride.
So whaddya think - can I get ready in 5 months, when you consider I am starting at almost but not quite zero now?
I feel really good - more energized - and that's only with a little bit of riding!
Most definitely!!! Do you have a training plan that you're following? If not- this is a pretty decent one that you can adjust to your specific needs.Quote:
Originally Posted by skywalkerbeth
http://www.maccfund.org/docs/trek100/riders/train.pdf
It starts at a long ride of 30 miles during the first week, but you can work up to that in a few weeks by making your long ride a little longer each week. Maybe do a 20 next weekend, a 25 the next weekend and a 30 the following. Upping by 5 miles a week on the long ride is doable. Most century training plans have the longest ride before the event to be 65 miles. I never feel comfortable with that. I usually do a 70 or 80 mile ride at least once before a century because, IMO, there is a big difference of how you feel at 65 miles and how you feel at 80. That might be just me, tho.
With it being 5 months out, you have PLENTY of time to work up to a 75 mile ride and do it slowly and progressively.
Good luck!!
I went on my first real road ride yesterday -- 25 miles through country backroads near my house. I've done a few 15+ mile rides through town on the last few weekends, but they included stops at stores, etc. This ride was non-stop except for breaks to check the map. :) No issues except that my shoulder was killing me by the end! But I think that's a yoga injury, not a bike issue.
I'm on a 2011 Trek 7.3 FX, set up for commuting. Maybe if I keep up the weekend road rides, I'll be able to justify a real road bike soon ...
Last Thursday: 25 miles: 6 miles or so running errants over lunch, and then 19 miles with the slower of two women's riding groups of the local bike club. Flat to the airport and then around the airport practicing pace lines and drafting in a lot of wind (for Fairbanks).
Today: 23 miles, that is 21 on the hilly side of the road (Runkeeper says 1050 ft elevation gain, which is hilly for me!) plus 2 getting to the road and back slowly on gravel roads.
Newbie distances, but my thighs are feeling like jelly tonight.
Thanks Tri Girl! I think I already lost almost an inch in my butt, not kidding.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tri Girl
My legs (muscles) feel just fine. I do have some aches, though. My right ankle, inside, hurts a little (my riding companion on Wednesday told me I toe in on my right side, big time, for some reason). I don't have shoes with clipless pedals yet, just those "stirrups" you stick your sneaker into...
and my upper back between the shoulder blades, and a little in the lower back.
hmmmmm
Twelve miles today. The hills that were hard two weeks ago weren't nearly hard today. Yay! Hoping to bike to work this week now since it is just a twelve mile commute and I feel like I still have energy and could make the ride back home, though maybe a bit slower. ;)
38+ miles on the tandem this weekend, half of it into the wind. Was planning to do a long solo ride yesterday as well, but we had rain and freak hailstorms scattered throughout the day, and I did not want to get stuck in that. Looks like I won't be doing a ride tomorrow for the same reason. :(
Also had another awesome run yesterday - running and riding get easier and easier the more I do of each! :)
I love being on my bike, it's the best therapy in the world :)
Just over a year a go, I had major surgery. After 8 weeks of complete rest (sunning myself in the garden!) I decided enough was enough and dragged the bike out of the garage and gave it a wash.
That afternoon I cycled to my local park and had to have a rest on a bench when I got there. (I was enjoying the view!!) But boy, I was so pleased I'd cycled all that way and not stopped, a whole 1.5 miles.
Bit by bit, day by day, I cycled just a little bit further. A week later, I cycled all around the park once I got there, twice! A mile round, each time. A week after that, I cycled there, twice round, and then home again. A large glass of wine was my personal present that evening! And my thighs hurt like hell....but I didn't care, I was grinning from ear to ear!
A year on and I do a 26 mile round trip commute four days a week into London and back home on my (new) road bike. I go mountain biking at the weekends with 'the boys' on my full-sus mtb, and road biking with the girls as well. I go cycling with my kids, I go cycling with close friends. And I even (occasionally) like hills! With a good friend I've entered a 100 mile sportive in Brighton in September, the challenge is on!!
And yeah, sometimes my thighs still hurt like hell, but I just love it :)
The great thing about cycling is it really doesn't matter how far you go, it's always great fun. But if you keep at it, your fitness will improve very quickly, much more so I think than other sports.
As we sometimes say over here, "slowly, slowly, catchey monkey". In other words, bit by bit, keep the patience and you will win the game :)
Oh, and by the way, I'm the wrong side of 40, so if I can do it, anyone can ;)
That's brilliant, Muddysmudge!
I took my Spesh out today for a little off-road riding whilst Small Girl was in nursery. It's been a while as I've been running errands on the other bike this year rather than riding for the fun of it. I had a great time, did 7.5miles which I'm quite pleased with as my normal off-road circuit is 5miles. My target is to get up to 10 off-road miles, which I think should be do-able especially as I explore more byways and bridleways.