July 2017 Biking Cycling Bicycling Challenge!

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  • CyclingRoadie6
    CyclingRoadie6 Posts: 59 Member
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    Thought I'd say a quick hello here. I've been know to "push my pedals" a bit here and there, and noticed a group of fellow enthusiasts talking about 'bikes'.

    I'm both a commuter and a competitive cyclist, so I can speak both languages ;) . Currently I am looking for a in-house massage therapist who can get the lactic acid out of my legs from riding too much this week (if there is such a thing). :D

    Happy riding, and I look forward to chatting with some of you on the cycling related topics.
  • _nikkiwolf_
    _nikkiwolf_ Posts: 1,380 Member
    edited July 2017
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    Second time I had to fix a flat tire in the rear this month so far! Last Friday it was a real puncture; and aparently the new inner tube I put in had a leaky valve, so I had to exchange it again today :/

    Between fixing my bike, I also did a little bit of riding, but mostly commutes or short trips. Hopefully I'll manage to get up early enough tomorrow morning to beat the heat and get a bit more cycling in before the temperatures get too horrible!

    2.7.17 - 30.2km Sunday ride
    4.7.17 - 36.4km commute + evening ride
    6.7.17 - 28.5km commute + ride to pub :wink:
    7.7.17 - 13.1km commute
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    108.3km (of 250km goal)
  • tararipley
    tararipley Posts: 10 Member
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    Commuted to work again today, so another 13.2 miles.

    It really should be against the rules for the wind to shift in the middle of the day so that I have a headwind going both directions!

    MTD: 26.4
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 24,903 Member
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    Review ... (Distances include cycling + walking)
    March 15: 489.8 km (304.3 miles) = 38 hours 4 min
    April: 491.94 km (305.6 miles) = 43 hours 6 min
    May: 361.81 km (224.8 miles) = 35 hours 50 min
    June: 569.53 km (353.9 miles) = 41 hours 53 min
    July 2015: 230.7 km (143.35 miles) = 32 hours 45 min
    Aug: 211.3 km (131.3 miles) = 28 hours 8 min
    Sep: 306.7 km (190.6 miles) = 35 hour 2 min
    Oct: 441.82 km (274.5 miles) = 47 hours 43 min
    Nov: 660.21 km (410.23 miles) = 60 hours 41 min
    Dec: 499.91 km (282.8 miles) = 54 hours 56 min
    Jan: 864.79 km (537.35 miles) = 65 hours 36 min
    Feb: 470.53 km (292.4 miles) = 40 hours 39 min
    March 16: 917.73 km (570.2 miles) = 66 hours 13 min
    April: 417.83 km (259.6 miles) = 40 hours 23 min
    May: 267.09 km (165.9 miles) = 36 hours 10 min
    June: 552.1 km (343 miles) = 54 hours 48 min
    July 2016: 709 km (440.5 miles) = 60 hours 41 minutes
    Aug: 775.9 km (482.1 miles) = 54 hours 52 minutes
    Sep: 371.3 km (230.7 miles) = 32 hours 20 min
    Oct: 649 km (403.3 miles) = 49 hours 46 min
    Nov: 403 km (250.4 miles) = 52 hours 16 min
    Dec: 511.05 km (317.55 miles) = 52 hours 2 min
    Jan: 741.9 km (461.0 miles) = 70 hours 3 min
    Feb: 600.5 km (373.1 miles) = 57 hours 30 min
    Mar: 1113.2 km (691.7 miles) = 78 hours 25 min
    Apr: 1181.9 km (734.4 miles) = 76 hours 45 min
    May: 426.6 km (265.1 miles) = 39 hours 21 min
    June: 575.7 km (357.7 miles) = 41 hours 53 min

    Look at that! I did the same time of exercise in June as I did 2 years ago. Consistency!

    July ... somewhere in between my two previous Julys would be good. :)

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    July 1 - 161.5 km cycling (510 min) + 0.5 km walking (6 min). This was a 150 km event put on by the BC Randonneurs to celebrate Canada's 150th birthday. :) Plus a bit extra.
    July 2 - 3 km walking (35 min)
    July 3 - 3.5 km walking (43.75 min) + 20.00 km cycling (63.16 min)
    July 4 - 1 km walking (12 min) + 28.3 km cycling (90 min)
    July 5 - 1.5 km walking (18 min) + 33.8 km cycling (105 min)

    July 6 - 4 km walking (50 min) + 50.9 km cycling (160 min)

    July 7 - 3 km walking (35 min) + 30.5 km cycling (95 min)


    2017 Monthly July
    Walking Distance (km): 16.5
    Walking Time (min): 206.3
    Cycling Distance (km): 325.0
    Cycling Time (min): 1026.3

    Totals
    Total Distance (km): 341.5
    Total Distance (miles): 212.2
    Total Time (min): 1232.6
    Total Time (hr): 20:32:34
  • AgileK9
    AgileK9 Posts: 257 Member
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    Managed to get out today but the heat was killer.

    3 hours and 12 miles of trails with some hike a bike on some harder stuff

    It's going to be in the upper 90s here all week again so I doubt I'll be able to get out until next weekend.
  • mtb000mtb
    mtb000mtb Posts: 69 Member
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    Late joiner, I didn't see this at the start of the month when I was looking for something to inspire me.

    I try to hit the trails on my mountain bike most weekends. Some weekends I might do 3km, others it might be 20 and sometimes life just gets in the way of my ride.

    I'm ramping up my road miles to improve my overall endurance so I can handle longer mountain bike rides. My long term goal is a mountain bike half marathon next year.

    My goal for July is 400km (mostly road). Last week was a slow start, but I've sorted out most of the things could get in the way of regular commuting so I'm optimistic I can still hit my target.

    Target - 400km

    July 4 - 34.1km road
    July 8 - 12.7 km trail

    Total - 43.8
  • sijomial
    sijomial Posts: 19,811 Member
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    Best bike has gone in for servicing and repair.
    Started creaking and at first thought it was my wonky knee! Then hoped it was my saddle but sadly it's the bottom bracket. New cassette and chain also required.

    Just as well I have a spare (you can't have too many bikes after all....) as this weekend was warm but humid.
    40 miler and 60 miler done but really hard to drink enough.
    Bit of running around on my hybrid too, forgotten was a nice ride a hybrid is in an urban environment.

    MTD. 7 Hours - 113 miles - 19 Personal Records - 7 Activities

    YTD. 156 Hours - 2,565.9 miles - 283 Personal Records - 131 Activities
  • mtb000mtb
    mtb000mtb Posts: 69 Member
    edited July 2017
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    Target - 400km

    July 4 - 34.1km road
    July 8 - 12.7 km trail
    July 8 - 13.5 km trail

    Total - 57.3

  • huskydoo
    huskydoo Posts: 112 Member
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    8.2 miles Sunday and 7.1 today all on the road. Hit the trails maybe tonight or in the morning if the rain holds off

    Goal: 100 miles/ 20 trail miles
    MTD: 54.3 miles/ 4.2 trail miles
  • CyclingRoadie6
    CyclingRoadie6 Posts: 59 Member
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    Heading out for a spin tonight after work. Hopefully the rain clouds stay away!
  • huskydoo
    huskydoo Posts: 112 Member
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    huskydoo wrote: »
    8.2 miles Sunday and 7.1 today all on the road. Hit the trails maybe tonight or in the morning if the rain holds off

    Goal: 100 miles/ 20 trail miles
    MTD: 54.3 miles/ 4.2 trail miles

    So I got a chance to do a group trail ride today so 14.2 miles today! 7.1 road and 7.1 trails!
    Now I am completely wasted!!!!

    Goal: 100 miles/ 20 trail miles
    MTD: 61.4 miles/ 14.3 trail miles

  • autumnlily31185
    autumnlily31185 Posts: 279 Member
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    Attended a concert over the weekend and stood for 7 hours in the blazing heat, so needed to rest up the legs a little before i rode again. First long ride and it felt really good

    7/2- 6 miles
    7/5- 5 miles
    7/10- 10 miles

    MTD: 21 miles
    Goal: 100 miles ( all stationary)
  • tararipley
    tararipley Posts: 10 Member
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    Rode indoors today because of heavy construction traffic on the road where I work--18.2 miles.

    Mtd: 44.6
  • mtb000mtb
    mtb000mtb Posts: 69 Member
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    Target - 400km

    July 04 - 34.1 road
    July 08 - 12.7 trail
    July 10 - 13.5 trail
    July 11 - 33.7 road

    Total - 91.0km
  • enuf2
    enuf2 Posts: 272 Member
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    enuf2 wrote: »
    Just found this thread! I reconnected with my bike this summer and I am loving it!

    July Goal - 180 -200 miles for the month

    July 2 - 8 : 51.6 miles :)

  • _nikkiwolf_
    _nikkiwolf_ Posts: 1,380 Member
    edited July 2017
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    @sijomial I hope you get your bike soon. Nice that you have enough replacement bikes ready and waiting! I just have a "trekking" bike in addition to my road bike, and I don't like riding it AT ALL. Maybe I need to buy another bike?

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    Monday I rode to work in the rain and noticed the rear brakes were squeaking, so I did a bit of online reading and managed to centre them better. Pretty proud of myself - both for fixing the brakes and taking the bike to work despite the rain in the first place :wink:

    2.7.17 - 30.2km Sunday ride
    4.7.17 - 36.4km commute + evening ride
    6.7.17 - 28.5km commute + ride to pub :wink:
    7.7.17 - 13.1km commute
    8.7.17 - 46.7km Saturday ride (with 1200 m elevation B) )
    10.7.17 - 11.1km commute
    11.7.17 - 18.5km commute
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    184.7km (of 250km goal)

  • sijomial
    sijomial Posts: 19,811 Member
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    @_nikkiwolf_

    When my bike got smashed by an idiot car driver I negotiated a like for like replacement - then later ended up repairing the broken one (now known as "Lazarus") with some fast wheels and new forks.

    I'm cycling with a very good rider at the weekend and really need my fastest bike, she normally hands my *kitten* to me on a plate on every climb so hopefully I can catch up on the way down.... ;)

    You always need to buy at least one more bike!


  • autumnlily31185
    autumnlily31185 Posts: 279 Member
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    7/2- 6 miles
    7/5- 5 miles
    7/10- 10 miles
    7/12- 8 miles

    MTD: 29 miles
    Goal: 100 miles ( all stationary)
  • AgileK9
    AgileK9 Posts: 257 Member
    edited July 2017
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    2 hours on trails tonight approximately 10 miles

    So 5 hours total for the month and 22 miles
  • tararipley
    tararipley Posts: 10 Member
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    Rode to work Wednesday, so another 13.2 miles. It's really a nice morning commute--I leave at 4:30 and ride across a (mostly) still sleeping college town. The air is cool and still and everything is sooo quiet.

    Mtd: 57.8

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