I managed to get around a 13-mile cycle-path circuit of my nearest town today. It was my first 2hr weekend ride on the Sofa to 50k. I have done it many times on my electric bike but this is the first time I have ever ridden around it unpowered, and without pushing up a single hill. Whenever there were people there when I had to go up the hills (I get really self-conscious when that happens, as it's not a pretty sight) I exaggerated my gasps and groans for comic effect. I even got a cheer from one lot. Oh and I managed to eat and drink properly all the way round like it said on the training plan. One calorie calculator said I burned just over 1,000 kcals, while another said 2,000. It was probably a lot anyway. Cream-crackered but very happy.
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First long bike ride done!
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Great achievement, mayaena , I'm sure you do feel cream-crackered. I think being out in the fresh air is a great way to exercise both body and mind. well done🚴
Thanks lucigret it is lovely - started cold and 'orrible but then the sun came out. What more could you want?
Hi I have been thinking of getting an electric bike. Can I ask you some questions about it on here or can I pm you please? Thanks. x
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Fire away! Let's do it here because it might be helpful to others.
Great result fellow cyclist. I have something to look forward to... I think
Well done for overcoming the self-consciousness.
That seems a big change so even more impressive.
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