August Cycling Challenge 2013
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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.
8/6 - 5.4 miles outside on a rainy day. Found a farmer's dog dead on the side of the road. Sad.
8/7 - 6.2 miles.
8/8 - 5.5 miles. My first ride without my Walkman (external speakers, not earbuds). I require music.
8/9 - 0 miles. Rest day.
8/10 - 10.0 miles. That's my longest ever ride. I've done 10 miles before, but split in two. It was also my fastest ride, averaging 11.8mph. It was hard. I am a wimp. That is okay.
8/11 - 4.4 miles. Had to cut my route short because I was again attacked by dogs. Got my leg pretty good. The really scary thing about it is that since I'd never seen those dogs before on that route, they scared the crap out of me and I turned my bike such that if there had been a car coming from either direction (50 mph speed limit road), I would have been dead. I cannot ride fast enough to out-run the dogs. I almost cried.
8/12 - 6 miles (another new route).
8/13 - 4.9 miles between storms (barely got home in time).
8/14 - 7.5 miles (took neighbor with me for the first 2 miles, then on my own).
8/15 - 3.3 miles (short ride cuz I had to mow too).
Goal = 100 miles.
Accomplished MTD = 69.6 miles.
Remaining miles = 30.4 miles.0 -
1st Aug - 34.72 miles
2nd Aug - 21.12 miles
3rd Aug - day off
4th Aug - day off
5th Aug - 34.61 miles
6th Aug - 34.78 miles
7th Aug - 34.66 miles
8th Aug - 34.80 miles
9th Aug - 34.67 miles
10th Aug - day off
11th Aug - day off
12th Aug - 34.65 miles
13th Aug - 34.68 miles
14th Aug - 34.72 miles
15th Aug - day off from cycling - ran 10k instead
16th Aug - day off from cycling - ran 5k
Total: 333.41 miles
Target: 400 miles
Remaining: 66.59 miles0 -
8/14 2.55 walk
8/15 13.67 ride
Total so far: 116.99
Anybody have tips for prepping for a longer (50 mi) ride? The farthest I've ever gone in one ride is 36 miles. I'm signed up for the Tour de Cure on October 5.0 -
Bad Parent confession time: I know that my children need more exercise. I know that my children want to spend time with me, 18 hours a day can hardly be enough. That being said, I have rejoiced in my little daughter's flat tires. My rides are my own. I get away, just me and my music and my crying muscles. Yesterday, as I was sneaking out, my daughter announce that she was going to ride her bother's bike. UGH!!! We rode to a nearby park, s l o w l y. I did ride a couple of fast laps around the park, but my little girl looked so forlorn playing by herself that I ditched the bike and went and played. I think that the 20 minutes swinging on the swings was the only time that my heart rate rose above 100. Still, I got in 5.3 miles and some quality time with my girl.
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First month tracking rides in the forum
This is also my first year riding a road bike.
I had been riding a 32lb mountain bike with 26" wheels the last couple of years.. amazing how much faster a 21lb road bike with thin tires on 700CM (29") wheels is when you compare them.
8/1 - 10.6 miles (std Thursday night ride on the 'Greenway'.
8/4 - 4.5 miles (was camping prior weekend - sore and tired)
8/5 - 6.3 miles (warm up spinning muscles - hope for long ride on Tuesday)
8/7 - 12.2 miles (15.9 mph avgerage over 12 miles)
8/9 - 15.2 miles (rode to work and back)
8/10 - 12.5 miles (14.4 avg mph)
8/11 - 6.5 miles
8/12 - 5 miles
8/13 - 11 miles
8/14 - 5.7 miles
8/15 - 8.0 miles
MTD = 87.50 -
Count:
16 Activities
Distance:
402.02 mi
Time:
30:45:04 h:m:s
Elevation Gain:
10,432 ft
Avg Speed:
13.1 mph
Avg HR:
127 bpm
Calories:
27,019 C
Max Distance:
62.10 mi
http://connect.garmin.com/reports?cid=1011050770 -
I had been riding a 32lb mountain bike with 26" wheels the last couple of years.. amazing how much faster a 21lb road bike with thin tires on 700CM (29") wheels is when you compare them.
I made a similar change about 2 months ago. The road bike FLIES down the road compared to my heavy old mountain bike (which I'll keep around for when I want to bike on rougher terrain.) Sure a lot easier to hang the road bike on the vertical racks in the storage area at work too.0 -
August 12, 2013 10:40 pm
8/4 17.25mi road 1hr 1416 cals burned
8/5 7.25mi stationary 30min 580 cals burned
8/7 10.75mi stationary 40 min 780 cals burned
8/11 12mi road 54min 1120 cals burned
8/12 12 mi road 55min 1120 cals burned
8/14 5mi stationary 15min (tread mill 15min; swim 20min) total cals~ 950
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A heart rate monitor is the most accurate way to calculate calories burned and the zone you want to work in.0
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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)
8/6 -10 miles (45 mins)
8/7 -15 miles (70 mins)
8/8 - Rest Day
8/9 - 5 miles (21 mins)
8/10- Rest
8/11- Walked around at a Flea Market
8/12- 8 miles (37mins) Caught a cold from my husband but had to get something in or I will not make goal.
8/13 -Rest, slight fever
8/14 - 8 miles (36mins)
8/15 -15 miles (68 mins)
8/16 -8 miles (37mins)
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Mid-month snapshot. Started the month with a completely busted bike (long story) so I started a bit late.
08-08 - 8.5km
08-09 - 6.0km
08-10 - 4.3km
08-11 - 11.5km
08-12 -
08-13 - 17.9km
08-14 - 12.7km
08-15 -
Kicking off the second half of the month with an 18km in just a few minutes here.0 -
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.
8/6 - 5.4 miles outside on a rainy day. Found a farmer's dog dead on the side of the road. Sad.
8/7 - 6.2 miles.
8/8 - 5.5 miles. My first ride without my Walkman (external speakers, not earbuds). I require music.
8/9 - 0 miles. Rest day.
8/10 - 10.0 miles. That's my longest ever ride. I've done 10 miles before, but split in two. It was also my fastest ride, averaging 11.8mph. It was hard. I am a wimp. That is okay.
8/11 - 4.4 miles. Had to cut my route short because I was again attacked by dogs. Got my leg pretty good. The really scary thing about it is that since I'd never seen those dogs before on that route, they scared the crap out of me and I turned my bike such that if there had been a car coming from either direction (50 mph speed limit road), I would have been dead. I cannot ride fast enough to out-run the dogs. I almost cried.
8/12 - 6 miles (another new route).
8/13 - 4.9 miles between storms (barely got home in time).
8/14 - 7.5 miles (took neighbor with me for the first 2 miles, then on my own).
8/15 - 3.3 miles (short ride cuz I had to mow too).
8/16 - 0 miles. Mowed instead. Finally found out that the dog that bit me is up to date on shots.
Goal = 100 miles.
Accomplished MTD = 69.6 miles.
Remaining miles = 30.4 miles.0 -
08/01 - 9.06 miles - 590 calories
08/02 - 0.00 rainy day no biking today
08/03 - 0.00 rainy day
08/04 - 0.00 rainy day no biking again
08/05 - 0.00 rainy day, love this season, its killing me - did 3 miles on the treadmill.
08/06 - 0.00 not feeling well - took the day off
08/07 - 14.27 miles - 929 calories
08/08 - 11.31 miles - 737 calories
08/09 - 19.80 miles - 1290 calories - Woo-Hoo longest ride and most calories burned
08/10 - 0.00 rest day
08/11 - 0.00 rest day
08/12 - 10.13 miles - 660 calories
08/13 - 14.63 miles - 953 calories
08/14 - 12.58 miles - 820 calories
08/15 - 6.20 miles - 404 calories - not a good day.
08/16 -10.57 miles - 689 calories0 -
Found this thread and thought I'd post...In January I bought a bike with the desire to start getting fit. However, I didn't use it too often and the weather had been pretty bad.
This is my second week of the lifestyle change and I began the C25K programme last week and have been on my first 'official' bike ride this morning at 7am. I cycled 5 miles in 26 minutes. It's not too far and not too fast but I was pleased with myself because at one point all I wanted to do was turn around and go home. I pushed through though and kept going! I'm planning on going on a bike ride tomorrow morning too and shall see what time I get!
I don't have any particular goal for August - just to get back on my bike and use it at least 3 times a week. In future I may use it to cycle to work (I work on a Saturday) which is 3.5 miles (7 miles altogether).0 -
Nice Thread! Had my Road bike since 2010 and only got started seriously in February this year. At the same time I started tracking on MFP! So far clocked up around 1400mi since and going strong. Have entered the Ballot for next years 100mi London-Surrey ride which is more than a challenge and half for me, since the Surrey Hills are tough to say the least.
Since I've been tracking all my rides on my iPhone and GPS really drains the Battery, I've not been on very long rides without long brakes to re-charge the phone battery. This is about to change, as I'm picking up my Accu this morning (3x charge for the phone). So the plan is to go on a 3-4 hr ride this afternoon (region of 70mi I hope) just to test the Battery
Oh and i'm getting a heart rate monitor too which links with the phone, so will get precise readings and calculations.
I put it all down to intense cycling that I've lost 12kg (and app 11kg in Body fat alone) since February. I can't really lose any more weight, as I'm already at the lowest of my normal range, so it's a matter of increasing fitness even more. MFP has now become a tool to make sure i eat enough!
The Best tip I can give to all on here who either just starting out or already clocking up the miles: A: Make sure your bike is set up properly! The wrong setup can put one off cycling, when one gets aches and pains as a result of it B: stay safe on the road.0 -
8-2 12 miles
8-3 12
8-5 26
8-7 26
8-9 26
8-11 13
8-12 27
8-14 27
8-17 260 -
Count:
17 Activities
Distance:
461.28 mi
Time:
35:12:38 h:m:s
Elevation Gain:
11,542 ft
Avg Speed:
13.1 mph
Avg HR:
127 bpm
Calories:
31,278 C
Max Distance:
62.10 mi0 -
I rode for 11.8 miles this morning. It was really tough! I waited too late in the morning and it was about 15 degrees hotter than usual.l
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Keep forgetting to update!!
01/08 - 3.73 miles (recumbent stationary)
02/08 - 5.56 miles (road)
06/08 - 16 miles (off-road)
08/08 - 10 miles (mixed road/off-road)
12/08 - 5.32 miles (road)
13/08 - 6.27 miles (road)
16/08 - 5.32 miles (road)
MTD = 52.2 miles
Remaining = 47.8 miles0 -
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.
8/6 - 5.4 miles outside on a rainy day. Found a farmer's dog dead on the side of the road. Sad.
8/7 - 6.2 miles.
8/8 - 5.5 miles. My first ride without my Walkman (external speakers, not earbuds). I require music.
8/9 - 0 miles. Rest day.
8/10 - 10.0 miles. That's my longest ever ride. I've done 10 miles before, but split in two. It was also my fastest ride, averaging 11.8mph. It was hard. I am a wimp. That is okay.
8/11 - 4.4 miles. Had to cut my route short because I was again attacked by dogs. Got my leg pretty good. The really scary thing about it is that since I'd never seen those dogs before on that route, they scared the crap out of me and I turned my bike such that if there had been a car coming from either direction (50 mph speed limit road), I would have been dead. I cannot ride fast enough to out-run the dogs. I almost cried.
8/12 - 6 miles (another new route).
8/13 - 4.9 miles between storms (barely got home in time).
8/14 - 7.5 miles (took neighbor with me for the first 2 miles, then on my own).
8/15 - 3.3 miles (short ride cuz I had to mow too).
8/16 - 0 miles. Mowed instead. Finally found out that the dog that bit me is up to date on shots.
8/17 - 0 miles. Too fatigued.
Goal = 100 miles.
Accomplished MTD = 69.6 miles.
Remaining miles = 30.4 miles.0 -
Count:
20 Activities
Distance:
489.49 mi
Time:
37:19:23 h:m:s
Elevation Gain:
12,401 ft
Avg Speed:
13.1 mph
Avg HR:
127 bpm
Calories:
33,337 C
Max Distance:
62.10 mi0 -
12 miles today
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August:
8/18:15.34 miles
8/17:17.2 miles
8/16:
8/15:
8:14: 22.1 miles
8/13:
8/12: 19 Miles
8/11: 12.5 mile ride
8/10:
8/9: 2 mile walk
8/8: 30 m ride
8/7:
8/6: 25 mile ride
8/5: 20 mile ride
8/4: 11.3 mile ride general work out .5 hours
8/3: general work out: 1.5 hours
8/2:
8/1:
Total to date: 174.4 miles goal: 300 miles
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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.
8/6 - 5.4 miles outside on a rainy day. Found a farmer's dog dead on the side of the road. Sad.
8/7 - 6.2 miles.
8/8 - 5.5 miles. My first ride without my Walkman (external speakers, not earbuds). I require music.
8/9 - 0 miles. Rest day.
8/10 - 10.0 miles. That's my longest ever ride. I've done 10 miles before, but split in two. It was also my fastest ride, averaging 11.8mph. It was hard. I am a wimp. That is okay.
8/11 - 4.4 miles. Had to cut my route short because I was again attacked by dogs. Got my leg pretty good. The really scary thing about it is that since I'd never seen those dogs before on that route, they scared the crap out of me and I turned my bike such that if there had been a car coming from either direction (50 mph speed limit road), I would have been dead. I cannot ride fast enough to out-run the dogs. I almost cried.
8/12 - 6 miles (another new route).
8/13 - 4.9 miles between storms (barely got home in time).
8/14 - 7.5 miles (took neighbor with me for the first 2 miles, then on my own).
8/15 - 3.3 miles (short ride cuz I had to mow too).
8/16 - 0 miles. Mowed instead. Finally found out that the dog that bit me is up to date on shots.
8/17 - 0 miles. Too fatigued.
8/18 - 0 miles. 45 minutes of mowing soggy yard instead.
Goal = 100 miles.
Accomplished MTD = 69.6 miles.
Remaining miles = 30.4 miles.0 -
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)
8/6 -10 miles (45 mins)
8/7 -15 miles (70 mins)
8/8 - Rest Day
8/9 - 5 miles (21 mins)
8/10- Rest
8/11- Walked around at a Flea Market
8/12- 8 miles (37mins) Caught a cold from my husband but had to get something in or I will not make goal.
8/13 -Rest, slight fever
8/14 - 8 miles (36mins)
8/15 -15 miles (68 mins)
8/16 -8 miles (37mins)
8/17 -4hours of walking at aquarium/market
8/18 -12 miles (52mins)
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Goal for August is again 150 miles.
8/01--14 miles
8/04--15.39 miles
8//06--17.33 miles
8/09--17.30 miles
8/14--24.54 miles
8/18--24.72 miles
Total--113.28 miles0 -
I had a great fun with friends on Sat. in North Shore, MA - stopping at Woodman's for lunch, a dip at a beach and beer at the end. That keeps me on schedule for 10 miles / day!
It looks like it's going to be a nice week but I'll be away this weekend so I hope I can keep it up.
Total: 188.16
08/02/13 7.11
08/02/13 9.25
08/04/13 4.31
08/04/13 2.2
08/06/13 9.26
08/06/13 13.25
08/08/13 7.18
08/08/13 9.25
08/10/13 42.46
08/11/13 5.44
08/12/13 9.2
08/12/13 9.25
08/13/13 7.12
08/15/13 5.07
08/16/13 9.31
08/16/13 3.33
08/16/13 9.28
08/17/13 25.89
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1st Aug - 34.72 miles
2nd Aug - 21.12 miles
3rd Aug - day off
4th Aug - day off
5th Aug - 34.61 miles
6th Aug - 34.78 miles
7th Aug - 34.66 miles
8th Aug - 34.80 miles
9th Aug - 34.67 miles
10th Aug - day off
11th Aug - day off
12th Aug - 34.65 miles
13th Aug - 34.68 miles
14th Aug - 34.72 miles
15th Aug - run 10k
16th Aug - run 5k
17th Aug - swim 1.5k
18th Aug - swim 1.75k
19th Aug - 17.42 miles
Total: 350.83 miles
Target: 400 miles
Remaining: 49.17 miles0 -
8/1 - 8.46 miles
8/2 - 8.61 miles
8/3 - 8.41 miles
8/4 - 9.35 miles
8/5 - 8.48 miles
8/6 - 8.41 miles
8/7 - 14.38 miles
8/8 - 14.58 miles
8/9 - 12.84 miles
8/10 - 0 miles
8/11 - 13.80 miles
8/12 - 10.72 miles
8/13 - 9.12 miles
8/14 - 9.87 miles
8/15 - 0.0 miles
8/16 - 9.12 miles
8/17 - 9.47 miles
8/18 - 0.0 miles
Goal - 200 miles
MTD - 155.62 miles0 -
01/08 - 3.73 miles (recumbent stationary) - at the gym
02/08 - 5.56 miles (road)
06/08 - 16 miles (off-road on holiday) - on holiday
08/08 - 10 miles (mixed road/off-road) - on holiday
12/08 - 5.32 miles (road) - cycled to the gym
13/08 - 6.27 miles (road)
16/08 - 5.32 miles (road) - cycled to the gym
19/08 - 8.05 miles (road)
MTD = 60.25 miles
Remaining = 39.75 miles
Was nicely over target last month, but might be a little tight this month!0
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