Newbie weekly achievement thread

[Ruby]

First week commuting to and from work. I rode all five days and it was fantastic!
Also did my first 70km road ride today on local country roads- legs are so sore, but it was the best day. Bring on my first 100km ride!

[MojoGrrl]

I just did 46.5 miles in 3'11" with an average speed of 14.6 mph, climbed a big hill (at least, for someone with hardly any climbing experience) with an elevation of 268 feet and was able to keep moving the WHOLE WAY UP - did not drop below 6.5 mph - and I am exhausted but satisfied that I will do fine on my 100k (flat) next weekend

[MojoGrrl]

Also did my first 70km road ride today on local country roads- legs are so sore, but it was the best day. Bring on my first 100km ride!

Hey, me too Kudos to both of us!!

[rubysoho]

Not a huge achievement to some but I rode 8 miles yesterday with barely a stop. Even the traffic lights that give me some slight relief (lol) were all green so I had to keep pushing on! I almost didn't go out yesterday but now I am so glad that I did.

I also had my first motorist give me the bird bc I was in the left lane (approaching a left turn I needed to make). I crossed early bc there were no cars but I am thinking I need to figure out a different route to make that necessary left a right. Or...just tell the motorist to buzz off. I dunno.

[ClockworkOrange]

Not a huge achievement to some but I rode 8 miles yesterday with barely a stop. Even the traffic lights that give me some slight relief (lol) were all green so I had to keep pushing on! I almost didn't go out yesterday but now I am so glad that I did.

I also had my first motorist give me the bird bc I was in the left lane (approaching a left turn I needed to make). I crossed early bc there were no cars but I am thinking I need to figure out a different route to make that necessary left a right. Or...just tell the motorist to buzz off. I dunno.

Yes, it is a huge achievement and what a great feeling it must have been, most of us have been there, in fact once again that's just what I am doing, so I really understand.

Hahaha, hope you gave him the bird back.

[rubysoho]

Yes, it is a huge achievement and what a great feeling it must have been, most of us have been there, in fact once again that's just what I am doing, so I really understand.

Hahaha, hope you gave him the bird back.

OMG, it was so out of character for me but I did! With a huge, endorphine-rush smile on my face. It was the last 1/8 mile of my ride and I was pedaling HARD and... well... I didn't feel like taking crap!

[ClockworkOrange]

OMG, it was so out of character for me but I did! With a huge, endorphine-rush smile on my face. It was the last 1/8 mile of my ride and I was pedaling HARD and... well... I didn't feel like taking crap!

Love it, you made me laugh so much, I didn't expect your reply back.

Sometimes these things have to be done, even if it's out of character.

Good luck on your next longer rides and hopefully no 'bird' signs from any car drivers.

Ride safe.

[Orange utopia]

I did a very hilly 13 Miles yesterday. The group started off planning 16-22 but some of us ended up taking a wrong turn and made it back to the cars quicker. I did it on my hybrid and was longing for my light and quick road bike. Of course, had I taken my road bike I would Have been wishing for my my more upright hybrid on 40+mph descent and when the big trucks were speeding by. I do feel more in control on my hybrid even though it is a heavy beast.