canerino

A little about me. I have been on a road bike for a total of 5 times, 3 of them being on my 2011 Allez Comp (pics coming soon). I am REALLY enjoying it so far! My primary reason for getting into cycling is that I am a fat f#@k and need to get back in some sort of shape. I was a standout linebacker and catcher (15 years ago), but was never an endurance athlete...ever. I always had a bike growing up. In fact, I didnt own a car until I was 21 (I lived in Philadelphia, which made biking easy). I have since gotten away from it, but have found it to be a pleasure (although hard at times) since getting back in the saddle.

My goal is to become a 'solid cyclist' whatever the hell that means! Basically, I'd like to be competent and keep up with groups that are in the 15-17 mile an hour range. I see myself doing the occasional century (already doing the 75 mile City to Shore MS ride out of Philadelphia in September). On top of all of that, I'd like to drop a few lbs!

With all of that said, I would sincerely appreciate any feedback you could give to my Garmin output on tonights ride:

https://connect.garmin.com/activity/45020832

Thanks!

cwk132

At this point numbers really don't even matter (although they are fun to watch!), what you really need is just a lot of "base miles." Basically, just keep riding as much as you can, without over doing it, and enjoy as you become faster and more fit!

imscott66

The numbers look good to me....when I started riding, it was for distance and speed but I was corrected, and told to watch cadance.
An average of at least 80-90rpm is good but mostly have fun. And push yourself but not beyond your capabilities.....listen to your body.

Creatre

Looks pretty good man for only your 5th ride. Just keep it up and don't worry about the numbers too much early on. Just keep track of them so you can look back on them in the future to see how much you've changed.

wrr1020

Keep at it, like others have said just keep riding and get the miles in. 75 miles next month already, not saying you can't do it but keep getting miles in and keep training for that. You may think its not much but when your on the saddle for 3+ hours and the fact you don't have many miles under your belt it may be a bit tough. Again, not trying to discourage you in anyway, just telling you like it is. Good luck and enjoy riding, i started back in April and i'm addicted.

Saltybeagle

heart rate would be good to monitor

NYJayhawk

Cadence is nice. Most rookies grind the pedals too slow. Descent around mile 18 looks like fun. Keep going. You won't win the 2011 Tour de France, but a century before the end of the year isn't out of the question either.