Horseman Posted August 28, 2007 Share I am a 45 yr complete novice and would like any help possible. Bought a bike on the 1st of April and have done the following races thus far, Bela Bela 2:53, the Kremetart 5:50, the Carousel 3:28 and the Lost City 3:15. How does these times compare and where from here? Any training programs and any other info available? Please help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linnega Posted August 28, 2007 Share Eish, you may need to be more specific. In general, join a club, ride in a group and talk to a number of experienced cyclists (don't believe what they say, just listen for good humour). Decide what you want from cycling and find some like-minded people to share that with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amateur Posted August 28, 2007 Share hey Horseman Firstly welcome to the hub!!!! This is a great place to do exactly what you did, get some valuable (and sometimes not so valuable) advice from likeminded cyclist!! Geez for someone who has only been riding since April I'd say those times are pretty impressive!!! Some of us who have been riding for much longer than that would kill for those times, me being one of them!!! There is lots of info and training advice and stuff available and everyone has there own ideas of what the best way is to do things. the best thing to do is hang around, as these discussions come up all the time and you pick up very valuable info. Else PM guys like Bikemax or Jellytot, they are the expert trainers!!! Or do a search on some topics. Once again welcome to the hub!!!! amateur2007-08-28 14:23:39 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MintSauce Posted August 28, 2007 Share I am a 45 yr complete novice and would like any help possible. Bought a bike on the 1st of April and have done the following races thus far' date=' Bela Bela 2:53, the Kremetart 5:50, the Carousel 3:28 and the Lost City 3:15. How does these times compare and where from here? Any training programs and any other info available? Please help![/quote'] The MOST important thing is to buy yourself one of these ASAP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed Posted August 28, 2007 Share i agree with amateur. this novice should be helping us out. welcome to the hub horsey one! holy roller2007-08-28 21:17:24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hagar Posted August 28, 2007 Share i agree with amateur. this novice should be helping us out. welcome to the hub horsey one! Yea Welcome Horseman you will get some good info hear just ask and the will tell you. BTW sounds like your new machine really got some HORSE POWER jis likes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pastapouch Posted August 29, 2007 Share hmmm, a not so slow novice, the man moves already! My posiiton on the seeding ladder is in danger! First theHUb, clubs, the web , if you're into HR training, attend the Polar workshops, and then theres the coaches on here! Welcome horseman, shouldn't there be 3 more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowjoe Posted August 29, 2007 Share u did a 2:53 on ur first race?maybe you shud b helping me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canaris Posted August 29, 2007 Share I am a 45 yr complete novice and would like any help possible. Bought a bike on the 1st of April and have done the following races thus far' date=' Bela Bela 2:53, the Kremetart 5:50, the Carousel 3:28 and the Lost City 3:15. How does these times compare and where from here? ? Any training programs and any other info available? Please help![/quote'] ? ? The MOST important thing is to buy yourself one of these ASAP! ? ? ? ? ? absolutely. Get over to the dark side ASAP. Variety is the spice of life. TO be only a roadie will eventually lead to tunnel vision and (performance)drug addiction. Get out of the habit of talking about your race times, it is so unbecoming. If you are not an elite rider you are not racing but riding. Rather think of having had a great ride. KonaFan2007-08-29 04:46:52 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed Posted August 29, 2007 Share hmmm' date=' a not so slow novice, the man moves already! My posiiton on the seeding ladder is in danger! First theHUb, clubs, the web , if you're into HR training, attend the Polar workshops, and then theres the coaches on here! Welcome horseman, shouldn't there be 3 more![/quote'] yeah, which one are you: war, famine, pestilence or death? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowjoe Posted August 29, 2007 Share maybe you shud have your championchip checked think its faulty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
word Posted August 29, 2007 Share maybe you shud have your championchip checked think its faulty You sound jealous slowjoe - maybe you should have your bike checked! I think it could be Felty ... I mean faulty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horseman Posted August 29, 2007 Share Hey thanks for the welcome and advice, you guys make me feel proud to be a cyclist and a South African!!!!! Where else in this world will you get this kind of camaraderie?????? People looking out for each other.....GREAT!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed Posted August 29, 2007 Share wait till you get flamed, horsey! and in case fandacious gets in first, i'm a donkey man, not into horseys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bliksempie Posted August 29, 2007 Share Horse man good advice PM stands for Private message.So PM KAKAAA he is one PRO (Proffetional) bike rider and and a PRO trainer you can find him at members and ask him for the full training fhing.It includes bike setups training program and much more VERY good advice and hope too c u soon on the next hub ride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Saint Posted August 29, 2007 Share Yup Horseman not bad for a 45 year old novice. Get involved in a club. Most clubs have a coach who works out programmes and training schedules for specific races which are comming up. Clubs allow you to always have people to ride with and decent club members will never leave you behind. There are other advantages one being getting yourself a license should you now wish to be seeded according to your ability. But most importantly enjoy the ride, take at least one race to stop along the way for a sleep under a bush or a chat with some of the spectators, makes for a wonderful day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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