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Post by Deleted on Jun 6, 2013 22:06:13 GMT
Picked up my Triban 5 Black today from Warrington (Excellent staff other than a slight mess up with my helmet ) Went out and did my first 7.4 miles on it tonight, still getting used to the gears and I need to fit the bike properly but 42 minutes to do that distance Hadn't eaten all day bar a chicken sandwich 6 hours earlier and I've given blood today. I need to buy proper shoes and new pedals for it, but OMG, my feet and ass are killing me right now! Did everyone feel like death at the beginning? I know it doesn't get easier, you just get faster but I'm hoping my body gets used to this, and the pain will just be from pushing it! Guess I'm now officially part of the group
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Post by Deleted on Jun 6, 2013 22:13:42 GMT
As was said to me earlier... Rule #5 Rule #10 lol Your ass will get used to the saddle mate, just make sure that the bike is set up correctly for you or youre going to be very uncomfortable. There are lots of sites explaining how to set saddle height etc up. The pedals really made my feet hurt, I got some shoes and clipless pedals which helped. Oh, it does get easier
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Post by djtwigster on Jun 6, 2013 22:25:43 GMT
I have my 5a since Sunday and have ridden 110 km so far. Went through the pain barrier on the first 2 rides 30 km+. Next 2 rides not as bad, but make sure u have proper shorts unlike me. Saving up for a proper pair of bibs with gel inserts. B'Twin range seems quite reasonable. As far as the pedals go, i am quite happy with them.
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Post by panda on Jun 6, 2013 22:29:04 GMT
Yes, it really, really, gets easier. 6 weeks ago I struggled on 10 mile rides. Tonight out with friends, I was out at the front in lumpy terrain on a 30 mile run without breaking a sweat! I am shocked to tell you the truth, but I promise, it will get easier and more enjoyable. I want to be on the bike all the time to be honest. Hills are still hard, but easier than they were.
Welcome to our Tribe!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 6, 2013 22:36:28 GMT
And BREAK ALL THE RULES
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Post by Deleted on Jun 6, 2013 22:36:39 GMT
And BREAK ALL THE RULES
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Post by Deleted on Jun 6, 2013 22:53:15 GMT
And BREAK ALL THE RULES rule #2 lol
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Post by Whitestar1 on Jun 6, 2013 23:17:57 GMT
Yep over time it will get better for you, you just have to work through the pain - and there will be pain but you will get to love the freedom. Welcome to the club.
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Post by Radchenister on Jun 6, 2013 23:26:58 GMT
Yep welcome. I'm only 6 months in but am a fair way on from just roughly where you are now, my bike was delivered on Dec 20th 2012 and the first 45 minute ride was ok but slow and my system was not a happy bunny. It was winter but equally it wouldn't have mattered as I would still have had numb hands and feet from bad circulation and not being used to riding, as well as aches and pains from the new venture - this is normal; to begin with I would be feeling parched and lacking omph; bad eating and drinking habits were something I'd fallen into and too much sedentary life had taken it's toll. What has happened in between then and now, not a lot, just stuck to a simple regime and now weigh two stone less and dropping, feeling a lot better in comparison. It will get easier, probably be much better next ride just for the fact that your blood will be back in shape and you'll no doubt be eating better and ready for it . Eating properly is important, thinking of food as fuel helps (hydration, rest and sleep also important); keeping your system balanced in terms of energy flow is the game; having a one sandwich day and a long spell without eating before going out is bonkers; as time goes on, your metabolism won't let you do it - you'll be hungry from the cycling demands a lot of the time and just won't feel like going out if not charged up properly. On ride days for me (usually when I get out early mid afternoon), it's porridge for breakfast, half milk / half water and some fruit, some more fruit mid morning, a light meal at 1 - 2 pm ish (that sandwich you had ) ... I leave it perhaps an hour, or an hour and a half before going out, to let the body digest a bit; staying hydrated with water during the whole day also (and tea) and then also making sure you do this whilst riding. Water in your bottle is fine to begin with on short trips but you'll likely start to move onto energy supplement mixes (with electrolytes etc) when distances increase; this is the only time I drink such stuff. For an hour and a half ride I do a weak mix energy drink; for two plus hours I increase the strength of the mix for a bit of an energy booster on the trip, it helps get you round better but you do this mainly to stop the system complaining as much (less cramps and aches). A snack of a banana might help also; if not on the ride, then when first in the door straight away, plus more water and perhaps some milk for protein as well - if your evening meal is not far off, there's no need for the milk (assuming the meal is balanced and has protein and carb's etc.); getting the right food back in after the ride has a window of opportunity apparently, I believe this is true and it's good to put stuff back in so it works better sooner. To begin with I really craved poached eggs on wholemeal toast the morning after a ride which I think also helped charge back up the day after. Get into doing all this stuff as a habit and your system acclimatises to the work fine. Riding little and often is fine to begin with, riding 45 mins or an hour is spot on in fact, do this two or three times a week and it forms a good base and after a few weeks you'll be able to push it out when feeling spritely or having spare time to do it; don't feel pressured to do it unless you feel up to it. Occasional long and easy rides will begin to feel doable naturally and mixing this with a few short and fast rides makes for a good combination to progress from - doesn't have to be complicated at first; listen to your system and just pledge to keep doing it and things fall into place. No pressure though - the occasional break doesn't hurt either, particularly if you're a bit run down but get back at it after a few days off and then stick at it again; invest your time and it just gets better and better; you'll feel great and the improvements will come naturally and intuitively. It'll still hurt a bit when you push yourself but you'll be going longer and faster.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 7, 2013 6:03:58 GMT
The first thing I would suggest is go for time in the saddle not distance that will come later. Just get comfortable then you'll be able to relax a bit more on the bike (as much as riding can be relaxing . ). Having given blood won't have helped the way you felt either. Easier? May be not . Better? Brilliant? Most definately Welcome.
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Post by goffski on Jun 7, 2013 8:46:18 GMT
Welcome to the forum!
Trust me it does get a little easier. I've been road riding now for 10 months, before this i use to go out on the roads on my MTB and it was tough going. When i first got the road bike i was doing a loop of about 15 - 20 miles a few nights a week, straight away my times were much faster than on the MTB. Over time this got a lot easier and my distances and speed picked up, it wasn't long before i was riding 50 miles on a Saturday morning.
I do still do the same 20 mile loop a couple of times a week, this is for ease more than anything, i'm only out for just over an hour so it doesn't eat into my night. Climbing is my weak point, so i've got a new route now that pretty much starts with climbing the same road 4 times, it's about .5 of a mile long and the grad is between 6 - 10%, its a good way of getting the heart going.
Best thing for you to do is get some good bib shorts, shoes and clip less pedals and spend time on the saddle. It's not a race, just get out there and enjoy it and the fitness and longer distances will soon come.
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Post by captslog on Jun 7, 2013 9:13:42 GMT
Yes, it will get easier.
However, the older you are, the longer this will take. For me it's been about 20 months and it still hurts at times, don't be too much of a hurry.
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Post by cbrdeano on Jun 7, 2013 9:21:46 GMT
Welcome to the forum! Trust me it does get a little easier. I've been road riding now for 10 months, before this i use to go out on the roads on my MTB and it was tough going. How are you finding the transition from MTB bars to Road bike bars ? I love the way my T3 feels on the road but really struggle to get comfy on the hoods or the drops. I have even gone as far as making sure my seated position when on the hoods is the same as my normal position on the MTB. It seems to be more of a hands position thing - my preference being the flat mtb bars.
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Post by goffski on Jun 7, 2013 9:27:55 GMT
Took to it like a duck to water, even riding clipless. Rode straight out of the shop and touch wood i've still not come off.
I did ride mainly on the hoods for a long time and found i could only ride on the drops for short periods, but now i can spend quite a long time on the drops.
I did 225 miles the other weekend on the MTB and it was hell compared to the riding the T5!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 7, 2013 10:34:40 GMT
Thanks for all the comments and advice...hoping to get out again later on as my morning ride didn't happen, but then nothing goes to plan with a 19 month old. First things first, get this seat adjusted!
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