Newbie weekly achievement thread

[murielalex]

Two achievements today: went further than I've done before, just shy of 40 miles, and I successfully reached for and drank from my water bottle while riding. Towards the end, my left foot was bothering me a bit on the outside (achey), and I just wasn't liking being clipped in anymore. I really really really wanted to free the foot! I don't know if any of you have experienced this before. I think it was more psychological than anything, but it turned me into a nutty person. Also, my neck and shoulders starting feeling it around mile thirty. I don't know if I'm still getting used to a road bike or if I need to return to my fitter for some tweaks. We'll see. I feel fine right now. My butt's a bit sore, but not bad at all, and I didn't use chamois cream. I now have about 200 miles on the Brooks B17. I need to get a couple longer rides in to be sure, but I do think it's working out.

[hebe]

Hurrah on both of those! I haven't tried either yet.

I adjusted the brake pads on my Marin today, no rubbing any more

[Owlie]

Two achievements today: went further than I've done before, just shy of 40 miles, and I successfully reached for and drank from my water bottle while riding. Towards the end, my left foot was bothering me a bit on the outside (achey), and I just wasn't liking being clipped in anymore. I really really really wanted to free the foot! I don't know if any of you have experienced this before. I think it was more psychological than anything, but it turned me into a nutty person. Also, my neck and shoulders starting feeling it around mile thirty. I don't know if I'm still getting used to a road bike or if I need to return to my fitter for some tweaks. We'll see. I feel fine right now. My butt's a bit sore, but not bad at all, and I didn't use chamois cream. I now have about 200 miles on the Brooks B17. I need to get a couple longer rides in to be sure, but I do think it's working out.

I had an issue like that for a while two years ago. I guess I stopped badly, injured my foot (without knowing it), and it was NOT HAPPY for a few months. I don't think this is your problem, though. Are you clenching your toes or anything while you pedal?