Newbie weekly achievement thread

[sempernova]

I rode 15 miles CLIPLESS for the first time last Sunday!!! I've been practicing on my trainer which I would highly recommend before hitting the road.

[Kerry1976]

I rode 15 miles CLIPLESS for the first time last Sunday!!! I've been practicing on my trainer which I would highly recommend before hitting the road.

Oh my gosh - that is fantastic. I bet you are thrilled!!!!!!!

[sempernova]

I am!!!!

[hebe]

Yay for clipless and comfy saddles!

I finally rode into town on my bike and did car-free errands for the first time in a long time (not counting when my errands have been light enough to walk). I was so proud of myself, and felt so liberated in not having to find a parking space, pay for parking, remember to back in time.... It was a gloriously sunny day but very cold: minus 2C, 28F. I also wore my normal boots, which was a first too, and rode the Marin which feels like a different bike now that it has a better saddle. In fact I feel like a different woman now that it has a new saddle! I can't wait to phone my cycling instructor and tell her that I've done the errands by bike, she'll be so chuffed. I rode part of the way back along the cycle lane on the main road, which was something that I've been nervous about for a while. It was absolutely fine. Can't wait to do it again!

[Roadtrip]

Bravo hebe!! I love the feeling of liberation and achievement.

For the moment, I'll gladly live vicariously though you, at least until this snow melts.

Shannon

[FunSize]

Hebe,
In the summer my bf and I can walk to the grocery store. Its a little less than a mile. But its so fun and liberating to be able to do errands without a car! Its nice to slow down a little. I'm glad you still went out when it was that cold! Now I feel like a wuss for not doing it when its only 45F. I enjoy reading your posts because you're always so excited and clearly your bike adventures make you very happy!

[Roadtrip]

Did my weekly weigh in and I've dropped the three pounds I'd gained over the Holidays. Yeaaaa me!! Oh course I've indulged movie theater popcorn and pizza today. I'll just do a few extra miles on the trainer!!

Shannon