Went out on a first proper road ride this evening. For those who know the area, Plymouth->Yelverton->Tavistock->Princetown->Yelverton->Plymouth was the route I did.

You can see all the numbers and route map on Strava here: http://app.strava.com/activities/57539576

How’d you all think I did? I’m curious as to what others think as I really don’t know if I put in a good time for that sort of distance/climbing or not. All I know is I hurt now.

All I know is I hurt now.

Unless you intend on racing, that is all you need to know.

Unless you intend on racing, that is all you need to know.

That response has actually made my evening. Thanks for that 🙂

And that’s not bad at all from a roadie perspective.

Tenth on one climb. That’s great for your first big ride.

For a first road ride i’d say that was epic – Hats off to you. I did my first road ride on friday. Managed 25 miles in 1:45 and finished with a ruined lower back and sore legs. Can’t wait for exams to be finished so I can get out and improve!

finished with a ruined lower back

Bars too low ❗

It’s decent.

Ruined lower back is probably due to your saddle being too high.

Cheers guys, nice to know I’m not silly slow. Will have to try and better that before I leave Plymouth for the summer 😀