September Cycling Challenge 2013

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  • bethvandenberg
    bethvandenberg Posts: 1,496 Member
    Have a tri in 21 days. I rode 12 yesterday. I'm going to participate this month with y'all to track my miles :) Thanks
  • daviddowns1968
    daviddowns1968 Posts: 11 Member
    Hi, I started using Mapmyride for cycling, tells me how far, incline and hills, speed and cals burned as well as doing other exercises... always loved cycling, but haven't for years, just got back into it.

    So
    1 Sep - 25 miles
    2 Sep - 8.5 miles

    Have to get up at 5 to go for a decent ride before work, hence shorter distances on week days... love to do more and get to know more cyclists.
  • cbattles516
    cbattles516 Posts: 39 Member
    Went out again today. Caught a break between the showers.

    1st - 16.5mi
    2nd - 14.7mi

    Total: 31.2mi
    Goal: 150 mi
    Miles to go: 118.8

    http://www.strava.com/athletes/2800490

    EDIT: added strava link
  • raneylfrick
    raneylfrick Posts: 380 Member
    Can I still be in even if I don't do it every day?? The kids' bike trailer broke a wheel, so I am a little 'held back'. I'll kick *kitten* on the weekends, though, when the kiddos are gone!!
  • sajeffe
    sajeffe Posts: 850 Member
    9/1 - 5.1 miles in the heat of the day.
    9/2 - 7.5 miles. Hot, but at least it was cloudy today.


    MTD - 12.6 miles.
    Goal for September - 110 miles.
    Remaining - 97.4 miles.
  • Harborjay
    Harborjay Posts: 26
    9/2 AM ride 11.7 miles
    PM ride 11.1 miles
    Total 22.8 miles

    MTD - 56.3 miles
    Goal - 500 miles
  • markymark_82
    markymark_82 Posts: 3
    GJ everybody.

    I think i'll just lurk around. Trying to get inspiration from everybody. Not to be Debbie Downer, but I just can't get on my bike. It's been over 3 weeks and my mileage has gone from over 600 mi's a month to 0 in August.

    Feeding off all your good vibes!
  • mlove351
    mlove351 Posts: 94 Member
    9/2/2013 28 miles road bike 2078 cals burned 2hrs 10 min


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  • heidicalif
    heidicalif Posts: 114 Member
    Yesterday (9/1) I logged my highest mileage ever on my bike in a single day. Today I came within 2 miles of beating that number, but decided it was more important I be able to sit and walk tomorrow. The best part was that about 14 miles of it each day was a ride that last October & November with perfect fall weather dh and I could barely complete, and I was terrified one of us would have a heart attack trying. This weekend we did it twice in 90+ degree weather at high noon and it was cake!


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  • stu1102
    stu1102 Posts: 129 Member
    Please count me in on this challenge

    I recently completed a cycle ride from London to Paris with my wife and I lost in the region of 6llbs in 4- 5 days, this sounds a long way to ride BUT my wife had never cycled that distance before and it was a great journey being able to cycle through the French countryside and then into Versaille http://en.chateauversailles.fr/homepage and then through the forests that surround Paris. Seeing the Eiffel tower for the first time while we were about 10 miles way from the centre of Paris was such a wonderful moment

    My advice to anyone beginning cycling is just start small, ride to the end of your street, road and back again and progress from there

    if anyone would like to friend me please feel free

    1st Sept 32 Mile
    2 Sept 16 miles/went out in the late afternoon and evening as well added 46

    total 94

  • lenoresaari
    lenoresaari Posts: 500 Member
    Well I definitely have never gone more than 40 miles a month so count be in for my low total and I will see what happens.
  • swonn
    swonn Posts: 323 Member
    The goal this month is 180 miles

    9/02--16.23 miles

    Total--16.23 miles
  • IronPhyllida
    IronPhyllida Posts: 533 Member
    I am not going to set a target for this month as I find it then becomes hard work instead of just getting on the bike and riding until I can't ride any further with a big smile on my face, most of my miles are done on a canal towpath so it is not safe to go fast with all the children walking down there but at my age that suits me just fine :happy:
    http://connect.garmin.com/activity/368809490
    Count:
    1 Activities
    Distance:
    45.12 mi
    Time:
    3:26:21 h:m:s
    Elevation Gain:
    928 ft
    Avg Speed:
    13.1 mph
    Avg HR:
    122 bpm
    Calories:
    2,978 C
    Max Distance:
    45.12 m
    45 miles already!?!? It's 9pm here in the uk now and I'm gagging to get on my bike to start this months count..... I'm too competitive for my own good I must admit ...
    First open water swim today... That's me done for today :)
    What part of the UK are you in? I live in Essex :smile:
    I'm on North Essex/Suffolk borders, you?
  • IronPhyllida
    IronPhyllida Posts: 533 Member
    GJ everybody.

    I think i'll just lurk around. Trying to get inspiration from everybody. Not to be Debbie Downer, but I just can't get on my bike. It's been over 3 weeks and my mileage has gone from over 600 mi's a month to 0 in August.

    Feeding off all your good vibes!
    Come on MarkyMark, get on your bike :drinker:
  • FruityLoops
    FruityLoops Posts: 138 Member
    Hi guys, I'm back for another month!

    Not setting a goal this month though as I'm gonna be away from home a few times this month without cycle :noway: so I'll just see what I can do!

    03/09 - 5.29 miles (road)

    MTD = 5.29 miles
  • FruityLoops
    FruityLoops Posts: 138 Member
    45 miles already!?!? It's 9pm here in the uk now and I'm gagging to get on my bike to start this months count..... I'm too competitive for my own good I must admit ...
    First open water swim today... That's me done for today :)
    What part of the UK are you in? I live in Essex :smile:
    I'm on North Essex/Suffolk borders, you?

    I'm a Brit too!! :happy: I'm over in Gloucestershire tho :flowerforyou:
  • FruityLoops
    FruityLoops Posts: 138 Member
    Can I still be in even if I don't do it every day?? The kids' bike trailer broke a wheel, so I am a little 'held back'. I'll kick *kitten* on the weekends, though, when the kiddos are gone!!

    Not a problem! I just cycle when I need to go somewhere or fancy going out, which usually accounts to 3-4 days a week, it all counts! :wink:
  • CricketKate
    CricketKate Posts: 3,657 Member
    Hello fellow cyclists!

    I'm new to the challenges, here on MFP. Is there a group or do we just check in on this thread every week? Today was my rest day, so no cycling. I did walk over 6 miles according to my fitbit, so not much rest, really.

    In August, I rode my bike 306 miles. I have a 50 mile ride planned for tomorrow, and two century rides planned for the 3rd and 4th Sundays in September. I also use my bike to commute to and from work (about 3.5 miles each way). I would welcome suggestions as to what I should set for my mileage goal for Sept. Considering I'm doing 250 miles in 3 days, and plan on riding about 70 miles on the 8th and 80-90 miles on the 15th. With those five days alone, I'm looking at 400 miles total.

    So, maybe my total mileage goal should be 600 miles (966km) for the month of Sept?

    Welcome! I'll try to answer your questions. There is no official group, we all just post on here as frequently as we ride. It sounds like you are doing amazing things! The only goal that I suggest to people is to be a little better. Set a goal that will motivate You.
  • CricketKate
    CricketKate Posts: 3,657 Member
    Welcome, Everyone, new and old (meaning, of course, previous members. I would never call someone old).

    If you missed the last thread, I ended August with a terrific crash (2 in 2 days, actually). I am letting my bruises heal a bit, so I haven't been on my bike yet.
  • Just_Ceci
    Just_Ceci Posts: 5,926 Member
    I'm in! I'll be logging total miles- running, walking, and riding. Goal for the month: 250 miles

    9/1 6.8 mi ride (On my brand new road bike!)
    9/1 4.52 mi run/walk
    9/2 366.7 mi (motorcycle- WOOHOO!)
    9/3 6.2 mi run/walk

    Total: 17.52
  • NaoyukiTai
    NaoyukiTai Posts: 39 Member
    My kid started school! Took pictures together this morning.

    I want to spend more time on playing tennis than bike riding, so I'm going to dial down a little. 10 miles / day was a little tiring when I was on tennis court. Too bad running on the tennis court does not count. :-)

    So, I'll set the goal to 8 miles/day, 240 miles total.


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  • gregsonevans
    gregsonevans Posts: 232 Member
    I am not going to set a target for this month as I find it then becomes hard work instead of just getting on the bike and riding until I can't ride any further with a big smile on my face, most of my miles are done on a canal towpath so it is not safe to go fast with all the children walking down there but at my age that suits me just fine :happy:
    http://connect.garmin.com/activity/368809490
    Count:
    1 Activities
    Distance:
    45.12 mi
    Time:
    3:26:21 h:m:s
    Elevation Gain:
    928 ft
    Avg Speed:
    13.1 mph
    Avg HR:
    122 bpm
    Calories:
    2,978 C
    Max Distance:
    45.12 m
    45 miles already!?!? It's 9pm here in the uk now and I'm gagging to get on my bike to start this months count..... I'm too competitive for my own good I must admit ...
    First open water swim today... That's me done for today :)
    What part of the UK are you in? I live in Essex :smile:
    I'm on North Essex/Suffolk borders, you?
    I am in Harlow, I think I am about 35 miles from you, small world :smile:
  • gregsonevans
    gregsonevans Posts: 232 Member
    45 miles already!?!? It's 9pm here in the uk now and I'm gagging to get on my bike to start this months count..... I'm too competitive for my own good I must admit ...
    First open water swim today... That's me done for today :)
    What part of the UK are you in? I live in Essex :smile:
    I'm on North Essex/Suffolk borders, you?

    I'm a Brit too!! :happy: I'm over in Gloucestershire tho :flowerforyou:
    I will be passing your way early next spring when I ride from Harlow in Essex to South Wales, still plucking up the courage to take it on :happy:
  • gregsonevans
    gregsonevans Posts: 232 Member
    Took on a few climbs today for a change :noway:
    Count:
    5 Activities
    Distance:
    122.93 mi
    Time:
    9:14:22 h:m:s
    Elevation Gain:
    4,445 ft
    Avg Speed:
    13.3 mph
    Avg HR:
    122 bpm
    Calories:
    7,996 C
    Max Distance:
    45.12 mi
  • faugsu
    faugsu Posts: 330 Member
    9/3/2013, 30 miles. Cardio inside 9/1 & 9/2 due to rain. My goal is to ride safely.
  • m1xm0d3
    m1xm0d3 Posts: 1,576 Member
    Rode 330 miles in August. Today was my first ride of September. Due to my daughters schooling I'll probably log quite a few miles less this month than last. No set goal this month but I intend to ride every chance I get.

    9/3 - 06.22 @ 17.1 mph (AM)
    9/3 - 10.07 @ 16.5 mph (Noon)

    MTD - 16.29
  • reggiepe
    reggiepe Posts: 146 Member
    9/1 - 10.08 miles
    9/2 - 8.08 miles
    9/3 - 10.32 miles

    MTD - 28.48 miles
    Goal - 200 miles
  • Harborjay
    Harborjay Posts: 26
    9/3
    AM ride 10.9
    PM ride 11.5
    Total 22.4 miles

    MTD - 78.7 miles
    Goal - 500
  • linsdog
    linsdog Posts: 94 Member
    I'm in. Training at the moment for 50 mile ride for cancer 9/28

    9/1
    Distance:
    36.83 mi
    Time:
    2:25:14
    Average Speed
    15.2 mph
    Elevation Gain:
    384 ft
  • sajeffe
    sajeffe Posts: 850 Member
    9/1 - 5.1 miles in the heat of the day.
    9/2 - 7.5 miles. Hot, but at least it was cloudy today.
    9/3 - rest day.


    MTD - 12.6 miles.
    Goal for September - 110 miles.
    Remaining - 97.4 miles.


    Speedy healing, CricketKate!
    Come on, MarkyMark - get on that bike!!

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