2023 Cycling Challenge

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  • Mari33a
    Mari33a Posts: 1,095 Member
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    Previous 2747.88miles
    01/12 3.03 miles
    02/12 20.06 miles
    YTD 2770.97 /2023 miles

    I was in such a tizzy yesterday after my bike broke I didn’t add the miles up right but I’ve corrected it now.
    I got my brother’s old turbo trainer set up 2day & got 20 miles done. It seemed tougher but I loved it.
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  • wendsg
    wendsg Posts: 672 Member
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    @Mari33a OMFG Noooooo!!!! Yikes!! Thank goodness you have an alternative available to you!

    I've been remiss in logging because busy, but here's what I've done since the end of November.

    Ride 1 - 12.00 miles <- 12/1
    Ride 2 - 40.02 miles <- 12/2
    Ride 3 - 10.00 miles <- 12/3
    Previous - 1170.08 miles

    Total - 1232.10 miles / 2023 miles, 3rd run
    (1st run completed 5/6/23)
    (2nd run completed 10/9/23)

    Link - https://www.strava.com/activities/10311689040
    https://www.strava.com/activities/10317244687
    https://www.strava.com/activities/10324710230
  • wendsg
    wendsg Posts: 672 Member
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    Today featured two Zwift rides - workout 5 in Zwift Academy (yay, only 1 left to finish this year's academy!!) and a meetup with some fine folk scattered about the world.

    Ride 1 - 17.00 miles
    Ride 2 - 15.01 miles
    Previous - 1232.10 miles

    Total - 1264.11 miles / 2023 miles, 3rd run
    (1st run completed 5/6/23)
    (2nd run completed 10/9/23)

    Link - https://www.strava.com/activities/10327139720
    https://www.strava.com/activities/10327878943
  • Mari33a
    Mari33a Posts: 1,095 Member
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    Previous 2770.97miles
    05/12 10.31 miles

    YTD 2781.28 /2023 miles
  • billbiggers06
    billbiggers06 Posts: 51 Member
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    @wendsg You always inspire with your consistent effort and I feel your support in those Strava kudos, friend!

    Last ride of my 50’s today - tomorrow’s the day, and what a gift to be alive and thriving! Crossed the 2,300-mile mark for the year too. We lost our son in 2021 at the age of 23, so this is for Grant.

    https://ridgetrail.org/honoring-a-life-out-on-the-trail/

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  • wendsg
    wendsg Posts: 672 Member
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    @billbiggers06 Such a moving reason to ride, my friend. And I'm glad to be at least a little bit of support and/or motivation!

    Today was a ride to and from the pool for a quality swim at my Mom's community's pool, and then another meetup with more fine people in Zwift. I'm having such a grand time with those virtual rides.

    Ride 1 - 1.94 miles
    Ride 2 - 1.70 miles
    Ride 3 - 25.08 miles
    Previous - 1264.11 miles

    Total - 1292.13 miles / 2023 miles, 3rd run
    (1st run completed 5/6/23)
    (2nd run completed 10/9/23)

    Link - https://www.strava.com/activities/10332430248
    https://www.strava.com/activities/10332762266
    https://www.strava.com/activities/10333690521
  • wendsg
    wendsg Posts: 672 Member
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    Another virtual ride today - went /hard/ because while my original intention was to go the distance in zone 2, I ended up getting dropped on the downhill (silly non-aero bike and not-heavy bodyweight) and ended up pushing zones 3-5 for the rest of the ride. Yeesh.

    Ride - 15.00 miles
    Previous - 1292.13 miles

    Total - 1307.13 miles / 2023 miles, 3rd run
    (1st run completed 5/6/23)
    (2nd run completed 10/9/23)

    Link - https://www.strava.com/activities/10338561541
  • Mari33a
    Mari33a Posts: 1,095 Member
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    Previous 2781.28miles
    06/12 10.06 miles morning & 10.07 miles evening

    YTD 2801.41 /2023 miles
  • wendsg
    wendsg Posts: 672 Member
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    Today was a 'go to the pool, get back home, then go on Zwift for a meetup' day. To and from the pool was so flippin' cold omg

    Ride 1 - 1.71 miles
    Ride 2 - 1.72 miles
    Ride 3 - 19.08 miles
    Previous - 1307.13 miles

    Total - 1329.64 miles / 2023 miles, 3rd run
    (1st run completed 5/6/23)
    (2nd run completed 10/9/23)

    Link - https://www.strava.com/activities/10343219780
    https://www.strava.com/activities/10343539879
    https://www.strava.com/activities/10343956764
  • wendsg
    wendsg Posts: 672 Member
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    Just a meetup today, but still miles on the bike. :smile:

    Ride - 18.02 miles
    Previous - 1329.64 miles

    Total - 1347.66 miles / 2023 miles, 3rd run
    (1st run completed 5/6/23)
    (2nd run completed 10/9/23)

    Link - https://www.strava.com/activities/10348787756
  • SavageMrsMoose
    SavageMrsMoose Posts: 633 Member
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    More Peloton… so close! Could do it in a day….

    12/8. 20.7

    Previous: 1982.9

    YTD: 2003.6/2023


    I just found out I got a slot in the 2024 Chicago Marathon! So next year will be even more about running but I’m still game to try the bike challenge again next year!
  • wendsg
    wendsg Posts: 672 Member
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    Oh wow, congratulations @SavageMrsMoose !!! That is awesome, getting into the Chicago Marathon!! Best of luck to you!!

    Today I took on the Tourmalet in Zwift. But I did it at 50% because of time constraints (and I've already done it at 100%). Zwift has this spiffy new feature where the distance of the climb portal climbs doesn't diminish, but the gradient is altered - 50%, 75%, 100% (true to life) and 125% (masochists only). Yes, the app is tracking which version of which climbs you do. Yes, yours truly intends to get them all eventually. So for now, that's 2 of the 4 Tourmalet variants in the bag!

    And yes, Zwift counted 23 miles for the experience points, but Strava only counted 22.99. Guess I was a few inches short lmao

    Ride - 22.99 miles
    Previous - 1347.66 miles

    Total - 1370.65 miles / 2023 miles, 3rd run
    (1st run completed 5/6/23)
    (2nd run completed 10/9/23)

    Link - https://www.strava.com/activities/10360682118
  • wendsg
    wendsg Posts: 672 Member
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    Was remiss in posting yesterday's rides, so here's everything over the course of yesterday and today.

    Ride 1 - 16.01 miles <- 12/11 Zwift Academy
    Ride 2 - 18.05 miles <- 12/11 Zwift Meetup
    Ride 3 - 15.01 miles <- 12/11 Zwift Reride Event
    Ride 4 - 1.81 miles <- 12/12 Ride to the pool
    Ride 5 - 1.62 miles <- 12/12 Ride from the pool
    Ride 6 - 23.03miles <- 12/12 Zwift Meetup
    Previous - 1370.65 miles

    Total - 1446.18 miles / 2023 miles, 3rd run
    (1st run completed 5/6/23)
    (2nd run completed 10/9/23)

    Link - https://www.strava.com/activities/10363769637
    https://www.strava.com/activities/10364385927
    https://www.strava.com/activities/10365263356
    https://www.strava.com/activities/10369077572
    https://www.strava.com/activities/10369221651
    https://www.strava.com/activities/10370018572
  • Mari33a
    Mari33a Posts: 1,095 Member
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    Previous 2801.41miles
    07/12 20.06 miles
    12/12 10.04 miles

    YTD 2831.51 /2023 miles
    Great news @SavageMrsMoose on the marathon qualification.

    @wendsg - You are a beast! :) Amazing cycling!

  • wendsg
    wendsg Posts: 672 Member
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    @Mari33a I'm definitely not the only one! Everyone who's partaking in this challenge is, in my opinion. :smile:

    Almost missed logging today's ride. Went up the climb portal in Zwift at 125% gradient. Tons of fun!

    Ride - 10.01miles
    Previous - 1446.18 miles

    Total - 1456.19 miles / 2023 miles, 3rd run
    (1st run completed 5/6/23)
    (2nd run completed 10/9/23)

    Link - https://www.strava.com/activities/10375651880
  • Mari33a
    Mari33a Posts: 1,095 Member
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    Previous 2831.51miles
    14/12 10.07 miles

    YTD 2841.58 /2023 miles

    Got a ride in this morning but missed yesterday morning as was feeling a bit off. I did a run yesterday evening to get some fresh air. Still don't feel 100% but I'd feel worse if I hadn't done it.
  • wendsg
    wendsg Posts: 672 Member
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    Today was a swim day, so rode to and from the pool and then participated in a Zwift meetup. Good times! Will run on the treadmill as part of my Zwift 10k training plan later today.

    Ride 1 - 1.72miles
    Ride 2 - 2.58 miles
    Ride 3 - 21.01 miles
    Previous - 1456.19 miles

    Total - 1481.52 miles / 2023 miles, 3rd run
    (1st run completed 5/6/23)
    (2nd run completed 10/9/23)

    Link - https://www.strava.com/activities/10379359586
    https://www.strava.com/activities/10379725876
    https://www.strava.com/activities/10380200076
  • SavageMrsMoose
    SavageMrsMoose Posts: 633 Member
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    Thanks for the support for Chicago. I didn’t qualify- it was a lottery spot, but I’m getting faster so I think I will qualify for the next year.

    A big day on peloton of holiday rides…

    12/14. 22.1 miles

    Previous: 2003.6

    YTD. 2025.7 / 2023

    I’ve officially crossed the finish line!!!!
  • wendsg
    wendsg Posts: 672 Member
    edited December 2023
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    @SavageMrsMoose Congratulations!!!! 🎉 Just in time for Christmas, too! :smiley: Sorry to hear about not getting the lottery spot, but hey, you're right - next year's another good chance!!

    Today, I remembered that I hated this climb (the Col du Platzerwasel). Still finished it at 125% actual gradient, but cemented my loathing for it firmly in my heart. (Maybe I'll like it at 50% - will test that at a later time! :lol:)

    Ride - 11.00 miles
    Previous - 1481.52 miles

    Total - 1492.52 miles / 2023 miles, 3rd run
    (1st run completed 5/6/23)
    (2nd run completed 10/9/23)

    Link - https://www.strava.com/activities/10385568178
  • Sett2023
    Sett2023 Posts: 158 Member
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    (Pardon my intrusion, but seen this challenge only now. It will be on for 2024 too? Thanks and happy cycling :smile:

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