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car.crash
Joined: 15 Jul 2009
Posts: 95
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 Posted Sun Nov 15, 2009 8:53 pm |
what sort of mileage do you guys put in when riding offroad. i did about 6-7 miles today. was the first time i rode a bike in about 8 years. i was pretty tired but the main reason i headed home was because i ran out of water. if i was on the road i think i could have easily doubled the mileage but being on a new bike on very soft woodland or sloppy mud killed me. now i know im unfit but wonderd what sort of mileage you guys pull off on your weekend rides.
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warrerj
Joined: 18 Jul 2007
Posts: 236
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Sarnian
Joined: 19 Nov 2008
Posts: 967
Location: Donky Island
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Posted Sun Nov 15, 2009 9:06 pm |
I ride about 5 times a week, and the distance varies depending on the day, shortest 20 miles, longest 35 miles. I also commute somewhere between 10-15 miles a week.
6-7 miles is good going if you have not been on a bike for 8 years, keep It up you will soon get the distance back 
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car.crash
Joined: 15 Jul 2009
Posts: 95
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Posted Sun Nov 15, 2009 9:09 pm |
i really did struggle hacking through the thick mud in places. now i need to set up the bike and learn how to use the suspension properly on where to stiffen it up and where to lock out etc. im going to get a camelbak and carry more fluids and then hopefully i can hit 10 miles on next outing. im sure if i had a riding buddy with me it will be more enjoyable.
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stumpyjon
Joined: 20 Oct 2007
Posts: 2842
Location: East Lancs
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Posted Sun Nov 15, 2009 9:16 pm |
Don't sweat the distance, comparing off road distances is like comparing apples and pears. Mud or wind can treble the effective distance and if you're not used to it, it can kill you really easily. You'll also have good and bad days, it's the nature of the beast.
My local evening ride is about 8.5 miles, weekend rides can be 15 to 30 miles and the longest I've done in a day is 47.
It's easier to ask for forgiveness than for permission.
I've bought a new bike....ouch - result
Can I buy a new bike?...No - no result |
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Wacky Racer
Joined: 26 Sep 2008
Posts: 230
Location: Worcestershire
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Posted Sun Nov 15, 2009 10:06 pm |
I have two local routes which I use in the evenings. One is 12 miles and the other is 14, but both are totally different and one has more climbs. At weekends I usually do Follow the Dog at Cannock, unless the weather is shite and then I do a ride around Kingsbury Water Park which is 18 miles. I had quite a number of years off a bike, so when I restarted I used to time my evening runs and keep trying to beat my personal best.
Bones Heal
Chicks Dig Scars
Pain is Temporary
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captainfly
Joined: 01 Apr 2009
Posts: 230
Location: NWUK
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stanfree
Joined: 26 May 2009
Posts: 27
Location: Edinburgh
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Posted Sun Nov 15, 2009 10:40 pm |
I did around 20- 25 miles today which is a lot for me , but normally its about 10-12 miles a couple of times a week. I only started about 3 months ago and was kinda shocked the other day when my mate who is a gym and tennis freak came out with me and was almost physically sick and sweating like a beast on the first serious climb.
Yod did well for your first outing and camelbaks do really help , just go at your own pace and enjoy biking thats the main thing.
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filthy667
Joined: 24 Jun 2009
Posts: 13
Location: Peterlee, Co,Durham
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Posted Sun Nov 15, 2009 10:52 pm |
Ive two local loops, one 20miles which i do if its windy or i aint got much time and one 44miles which used to cripple me but i find it quite easy now.
5 miles used to cripple me 6 months ago.
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bike-a-swan
Joined: 14 Jun 2008
Posts: 39
Location: North and South Downs and back in Leicester/Derby/Nottinghamshire
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Posted Sun Nov 15, 2009 11:00 pm |
over the summer for my saturday rides i reckoned anything less than 30 was short, 50+ was good. now i have less time and more mud to get through its more like 15-20 average. i'm still (mostly) having as much fun though, which is what matters!
Rock Lobster 853, Trek 1200 and a very old, tired and loved Apollo Javelin. |
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stev68
Joined: 08 Oct 2008
Posts: 77
Location: somewhere in time
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Posted Mon Nov 16, 2009 12:24 am |
+1 for the fun factor,midweek night run usually about 6 to 8 miles,weekend between 10 and fifteen,just ride till yours legs tell you its time to go home lol
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mellex
Joined: 09 Jun 2008
Posts: 166
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.blitz
Joined: 02 Sep 2008
Posts: 2012
Location: Dick Slee's Cave
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Mccraque
Joined: 10 Jul 2009
Posts: 111
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Posted Mon Nov 16, 2009 11:47 am |
Anything from the 12miles I did yesterday to my usual 20mile loop or 35 if heading somewhere special.
So many factors, as mentioned above....so cant class any of the above as typical. Although I guess I do the 20miler most often...
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Hadaka
Joined: 30 Sep 2009
Posts: 28
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Posted Mon Nov 16, 2009 6:56 pm |
Like you I am back riding after a long break.
I am trying to lose weight and get fit again
Im 49 and down to just over 18 stone  but loving being out there again.
I have been doing a 7 mile ride, half river tow path, and half road... this Sunday though I did a 18mile road ride....god by ars*  I suffered all day.
Still time will heal
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saltyman
Joined: 19 Oct 2007
Posts: 247
Location: gateshead, tyne and wear
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