August Cycling Challenge 2013
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1st Aug - 34.72 miles
2nd Aug - 21.12 miles
5th Aug - 34.68 miles
Total: 90.52 miles
Target: 200 miles
Remaining: 109.48 miles0 -
does a stationary bike aka exercise bike count as cycling i hope so
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My goal again is 150 miles.
8/01--14 miles
8/04--15.39 miles
Total--29.39 miles0 -
8-3 18.28 miles0
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Just a mile? Please don't mistake me for judging, I'd like to know more about what made you feel like death though after a mile! It would be great if you got into cycling because it is much better on the joints than any other form of cardio.What is a good goal for a beginner? The last time I rode I did a mile but felt like death afterwards....any suggestions would be greatful!!! I have a bad knee and my doctor said I should bike for cardio instead of running and that it would also help build muscle around me knee and strengthen it. I would really like to get into riding and building up my miles! I have a hybrid bicycle.
Thanks in advance!!!!
Last year when I got back on a bicycle after 30 years of not riding at all and carrying 60 lbs of extra weight, one mile was hard for me too! Now 10 miles feels good, but it took a while to get there.
Just keep adding a little distance each time you ride. You'll be surprised how quickly your endurance increases.0 -
8/1 - 12.57
8/2 - 12.40
8/3 - 12.11
8/4 - 13.08 (AM)
8/4 - 06.71 (PM)
8/5 - 06.22 (AM)
MTD - 63.090 -
8/3 Rode 8.47 mi
8/4 ran/walked 6.55 mi
Total so far: 37.82 mi0 -
does a stationary bike aka exercise bike count as cycling i hope so
Of course!! All of my miles are stationary because that is all I have. Not to mention that I love it!0 -
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:grumble: :grumble: :grumble: :explode:
I got in about 5 miles this morning. I was hoping for more, but after refilling my tire 3 times, I realized it was time to walk home. The leak was faster than I could keep up with.
I'm left with the following observations:
Flat tires STINK!
I should really learn to patch my own tire on the road like a real rider!
The foot that I hurt playing wii fit with the children didn't hurt at all while I was riding, but throbbed on the 2 mile walk home (and is throbbing still)!
My padded, spandex shorts that make the ride less miserable make me self concious when out of the saddle.
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This is a post that someone shared on our September 2012 thread:
"Please allow me to share my story... hopefully it will give you all motivation NOT to quit riding!
In July of 2011 our family walked into a local bike shop with the intention of getting 4 new bikes (we did this because our daughters had outgrown their bikes and decided to make it a family affair since for over 18 years, my husband and I "talked" about getting bikes). That day changed my life! I weighed about 250 lbs that day, sadly that was not my top weight. We started out riding as a family and quickly our teenage daughters lost interest. My husband and I continued to ride nearly every weekend weather permitting. I managed to lose about 18 lbs between then and December, just by riding on weekends. In December I joined a gym and picked up the pace. I continued to ride on the weekends when I could due to weather. When spring rolled around, we were back out on the trails nearly every weekend. By then I was down another 20 lbs or so. Then I had an ah-ha moment! I realized I needed to challenge myself... so with complete fear and a little bit of crazy, I challenged myself BIG TIME!!! I registered for a Century Ride! Using an on-line training guide, I have been building up to the 100 mile ride with yesterday's ride being 51.25 miles. We started out just over a year ago barely being able to finish a 6 mile ride and yesterday I rode 51.25 miles! The Century Ride is October 6th... so I have a long way to go, but every day I make a conscious decision to work towards my goal. And to sweeten the pot, I've also challenged myself to lose 13 more lbs by then... because then I will have lost 100 lbs. How amazing will it be to exchange 100 lbs or 100 miles??
Please don't give up on the riding, just do what you can do 4 miles or 100, it sure beats sitting on the couch! "
When I wrote to her and asked if I could share her story she said, "I went on to complete that ride and reach my 100lb goal, plus a little more. I rewarded myself this spring by getting a road bike (I completed that Century Ride on a cruiser style trail bike). I've since participated in 2 ADA Tour de Cure rides (32 and 56 miles) and I'm looking forward to riding in that same Century Ride this coming October."
I wanted to share her success with all of you because it seems like you have a lot of newcomers who are not sure if they're starting out right. Keep pushing those pedals, Everyone!0 -
8-3 18.28 miles
Hey! I'm a Caskett shipper too! 
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August goal = 100 miles.
8/1 - 0
8/2 - 7.0 miles.
8/3 - 7.2 miles.
8/4 - 1.2 miles. I mowed today instead of riding.
8/5 - 1.0 miles. I finished mowing today instead of riding. Neighbor a couple doors down got hit on his bike Friday (hit & run). He didn't even fall, but wound up with a compound fracture of his left elbow. Be careful out there people. AND WEAR A HELMET.
Goal = 100 miles.
Accomplished MTD = 16.4 miles.
Remaining miles = 83.6 miles.0 -
About 5-6 weeks ago, I started taking my bike to work and leaving the car behind. I pedal around 4.5 miles to the station to catch the commuter train which transports me about 20 miles to a station about 1/3 mile from the office (where they have a very nice secure shed with racks to hang your bike). The round trip (cycling part) comes to just under 10 miles each work day. Then I try to put in another 10-20 leisure miles on early morning ride(s) over the weekend.0
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Hooray for the cycling challenge thread! I'm just getting back onto the bike (been mostly working out at the gym), so my mileage is still pretty low. But I want to re-start my cycling life by committing to do at least one 20 mile ride per week. It's been hot and rainy here, but I was able to get in a good ride this past weekend. Some of my miles will likely be inside on my ProForm Tour de France bike.
Week 1, August: 21 miles
Week 2, August:
Week 3, August:
Week 4, August:
Week 5, August:0 -
I just started riding with my first pair of clipless peddles and I am soo happy to make the change!road 17.25 miles today and road with clipless pedals.. what a difference in riding0 -
:grumble: :grumble: :grumble: :grumble: :explode:
I got in about 5 miles this morning. I was hoping for more, but after refilling my tire 3 times, I realized it was time to walk home. The leak was faster than I could keep up with.
I'm left with the following observations:
Flat tires STINK!
I should really learn to patch my own tire on the road like a real rider!
The foot that I hurt playing wii fit with the children didn't hurt at all while I was riding, but throbbed on the 2 mile walk home (and is throbbing still)!
My padded, spandex shorts that make the ride less miserable make me self concious when out of the saddle.
I am sure you look awesome in your bike shorts! Seriously, they're so much more comfortable to ride in anyway..it's what all of the cool cyclists are doing
They make stuff to seal up flats called Stan's No Tubes Sealant, all you have to do is grab a small bottle of it and keep it in your jersey pocket or saddle bag while riding.0 -
8/1 - 7.5mi
8/2 - 5.97mi (quick out and back to test out my new clipless shoes/peddles!)
8/3 - 22mi
8/4 - 9.76mi
8/5 - 6mi0 -
8/1 - 12.57
8/2 - 12.40
8/3 - 12.11
8/4 - 13.08 (AM)
8/4 - 06.71 (PM)
8/5 - 23.10
MTD - 79.970 -
August goal 266 miles
8/1 -6.5 miles (30 mins)
8/2 -14.5 miles (70 mins)
8/4 -10 miles (46 mins)
8/5 -11.5 miles (51 mins)
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Back into mountain biking this summer after 6 years of having my bike in storage. Loads of fun! Not me in this video, but these are the trails I have been riding. This weekend I finally made it up a tough steep technical climb without stopping or being hung up on the rocks, or having my lungs feel like they are being turned inside out- absolutely love it!! not sure how many miles I'm in per week , but usually ride for about 45-60minutes 3 time s a week on road bike or mountain bike
Here's the vid! http://www.pinkbike.com/video/210030/0 -
Hi Everyone,
I hope it's okay to post on this thread.
I don't have a specific goal in mind for the month other than to just get out there and ride as often as possible.
Perhaps next month, I'll have a better idea of what I'd like to shoot for.
I just received a brand new bike for my birthday and I'm loving it!
Tonight's ride after dinner - 11 km on paved trail
Sunday I rode 11 km in the morning and in the afternoon I rode for an unspecified number of km's. We were out for almost 2 hours though.
My bum is just now getting used to the seat. Ouch. 0 -
I'm in! Hit my 150 indoor and 25 outdoor last month and am going to go for 100 indoor and 40 outdoor this month!0
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24.25 miles total
8/4 17.50
8/5 7.250 -
1st Aug - 34.72 miles
2nd Aug - 21.12 miles
5th Aug - 34.61 miles
6th Aug - 17.47 miles
Total: 107.92 miles
Target: 200 miles (might need to revise target at this rate......)
Remaining: 92.08 miles0 -
August 5, 21.2 miles0
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I would like to join this. I love biking, but I rarely get to go out on a ride anymore with having 2 young kids in the evenings and hubby doesn't get home til 8pm, plus we are losing daylight now. So I'm resigned to my exercise bike...its....boring but mostly gets the job done. Maybe this thread will motivate me to get my butt on it 0
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Just curious if some of the people here who cycle everyday/or most days could help me out. Is it normal to see a weight increase when upping rides/mileage? I used to do about 3-4 days a week and now I am doing 5-6 days. Other than aspect I have not changed anything and I have gone up 2lbs. Will it eventually go back down? Or should I be doing something different.
Any help is greatly appreciated.0 -
I would like to join this. I love biking, but I rarely get to go out on a ride anymore with having 2 young kids in the evenings and hubby doesn't get home til 8pm, plus we are losing daylight now. So I'm resigned to my exercise bike...its....boring but mostly gets the job done. Maybe this thread will motivate me to get my butt on it
I hear ya! My children are just getting old enough that I trust to leave them home alone for a LITTLE while. It does really limit my rides, though, as I feel I need to be able to get home in a hurry if they need me. Last fall, I stopped riding altogether because I don't have an indoor bike. I hope that you are able to keep it up! We would love to have you along!0 -
Of course it is okay! Welcome!!!!Hi Everyone,
I hope it's okay to post on this thread.
I don't have a specific goal in mind for the month other than to just get out there and ride as often as possible.
Perhaps next month, I'll have a better idea of what I'd like to shoot for.
I just received a brand new bike for my birthday and I'm loving it!
Tonight's ride after dinner - 11 km on paved trail
Sunday I rode 11 km in the morning and in the afternoon I rode for an unspecified number of km's. We were out for almost 2 hours though.
My bum is just now getting used to the seat. Ouch.0 -
Goal for August is again 150 miles.
8/01--14 miles
8/04--15.39
8//06--17.33
Total--46.72 miles0
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