2025 Cycling Challenge

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  • RMUNTZ2
    RMUNTZ2 Posts: 194 Member

    Happy St. Patrick's Day

    Ride 3/17 Zwift - Mountain Route in Watopia, 18.84 mi.

    In March I rode 336.73 mi. « this completes American Cancer 300 mi pledge! »
    2025 YTD Total Cycling Distance 1,146.1 mi.

  • Mari33a
    Mari33a Posts: 1,459 Member

    Tue 18th 8.37miles

    YTD: 532.23miles / 2025 miles

    ☃️Jan 210.11 miles
    💗Feb 212.75 miles
    ☘️Mar 109.37 of 200 mile goal

  • wendsg
    wendsg Posts: 836 Member
    edited March 18

    @globalhiker IRT this… (Q: What brand/model bike do you ride and which would you recommend for a home spin bike?) Oh goodness.

    On the road, I use my 1986 Panasonic DX-3000 (upgraded from 12 to 14 speeds and I installed index shifting because friction shifting drives me batty) on days where I want a challenge. On days when I want to go fast, I use my 2018 Bianchi Sempre Pro (loaded with Shimano 105 components). When I'm faffing about on rough stuff, I have a 2016 Marin Nicasio that's beat to snot but still tons of fun, loaded with Shimano Claris. I'm restoring a 1983 Cannondale ST-555 and am going to turn it into the world's weirdest TT bike. But as you'll note, most of what I do (thank you, crazy drivers and golf carts) is Zwift. There's a wide array of what I use there.

    Indoors, I started off on pure rollers using either my PowerCal HRM to communicate with Zwift (and I was usually riding my Panasonic or my Cannondale on this), and when the PowerCal would drop out I'd switch to JetBlack speed and cadence sensors. Then I moved up to a Kinetic Road Machine Fluid Trainer (so not a 'smart' trainer that alters resistance, just one that raises its resistance the faster you ride) with InRide (it's a wheel-on trainer - I used the Cannondale almost exclusively on it, and take this one with me when I want to Zwift while camping since it doesn't require a power source). When I got more serious about Zwifting, I bought a CycleOps (then Saris) H2 (they now are on H3 plus, which you can pick up for under $400 these days) - I mounted a 1972 Schwinn Super Le Tour 12.2 onto it with… ancient LR22 Shimano drive components on it. Now, my daughter has my H2 (she has a Fuji with Shimano Tourney on it), and I have a Schwinn Voltre that I inherited from my boyfriend (the frame's too small for him) on a Zwift Hub One with the Zwift Cog (it's comparable to the Wahoo Kickr Core).

    Personally, I ADORE a direct drive trainer because there's no tire wear, and I can pick up a piece of junk bike and plunk it on it (that Schwinn Super Le Tour cost me $50 at a yard sale). They all have their own fitness apps you can use if you don't want to do Zwift, Rouvy, myWhoosh, BKool, or whatever other platform that's out there. There's nothing wrong with tire-on trainers, per se, I just don't like wearing out tires and not going anywhere LOL (But the Kinetic Road Machine (not the 'smart version' but rather just the fluid trainer) is a FANTASTIC wheel on trainer that you can pick up pretty cheaply 2nd hand).

    Next post will be ride information lol - this one's long enough as it is!

  • wendsg
    wendsg Posts: 836 Member

    Lots of racing, a couple workout rides, tons of short ‘Big Spin’ efforts to close out the ’90’s’ items, some trips to McDonalds on real roads and meetups galore that I’ve been delinquent in logging. Just supplying a link to my Strava profile if you want to verify lol - there are seriously too many short efforts to list individually. D’oh.

    Ride 1 -         15.02 miles <- 3/14 rides (1 total)
    Ride 2 -         19.20 miles <- 3/15 rides (3 total)
    Ride 3 -         10.00 miles <- 3/16 rides (1 total)
    Ride 4 -         59.48 miles <- 3/17 rides (5 total)
    Ride 5 -         31.83 miles <- 3/18 rides (6 total)
    Previous - 1641.19 miles

    Total - 1776.72 miles / 2025 miles

    Link - https://www.strava.com/athletes/29937934

  • globalhiker
    globalhiker Posts: 1,859 Member

    387/2025 miles done. Got in the usual weekly RPM class where I hit 13 miles plus. I upped the intensity to as high as I could go. It was in the 60s most of the time and a few times hit low 100s. I checked and it's a Lifefitness brand. Read online that model, if not calibrated, can display incorrect wattage. My calorie burn for example, approaches 500 cals on my garmin forerunner and it's current with my stats (weight, age, etc) but the cycle displays low 300s typically.

    I had a Specialized mountain bike I wasn't using much so had put that on a basic trainer positioned facing the TV. Switched to a basic Lanos stationary bike I can carry and position in front of the TV. It's comfy but not a real spin bike. Garmin shows me burning barely 200 calories in 1 hour on that one. Now that I use a real spin bike at gym class, I see a huge difference. Muscles used, intensity and energy expenditure, and fun. I am hooked.

    Didn't bike on Tuesday, weekly rest day. Today easy 3 mi hill run + body pump class. Thursday is the day I'll aim for biking miles catch up.

  • Mari33a
    Mari33a Posts: 1,459 Member

    Wed 19th 8.42miles

    YTD: 540.65miles / 2025 miles

    ☃️Jan 210.11 miles
    💗Feb 212.75 miles
    ☘️Mar 117.79 of 200 mile goal

  • wendsg
    wendsg Posts: 836 Member

    Zwift meetup today. Also ran 9 miles, but who cares about that LOL

    Ride 1 -         16.02 miles
    Previous - 1776.72 miles

    Total - 1792.74 miles / 2025 miles

    Link - https://www.strava.com/activities/13926978922

  • RMUNTZ2
    RMUNTZ2 Posts: 194 Member
    edited March 19
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    Great spring gardening day today. 70 F Sunny.

    Ride 3/19 Zwift - Coast to Coast in Watopia, 26.68 mi.

    In March I rode 363.41 mi. « this completes American Cancer 300 mi pledge! »
    2025 YTD Total Cycling Distance 1,172.78 mi.

  • Mari33a
    Mari33a Posts: 1,459 Member

    Thur 20th 8.52miles

    YTD: 549.17miles / 2025 miles

    ☃️Jan 210.11 miles
    💗Feb 212.75 miles
    ☘️Mar 126.31 of 200 mile goal

  • RMUNTZ2
    RMUNTZ2 Posts: 194 Member

    Great spring gardening day today. 45 F Sunny.

    Ride 3/21 Zwift -Watopia's Waistband in Watopia, 30.12 mi.

    In March I rode 393.53 mi. « this completes American Cancer 300 mi pledge! »
    2025 YTD Total Cycling Distance 1,202.90 mi.

  • RMUNTZ2
    RMUNTZ2 Posts: 194 Member

    Great Saturday ride day!

    Ride 3/22 Zwift - Eastern Eight in Watopiaa, 32.26 mi.

    In March I rode 425.79 mi. « this completes American Cancer 300 mi pledge! »
    2025 YTD Total Cycling Distance 1,235.16 mi.

  • Mari33a
    Mari33a Posts: 1,459 Member

    Fri 21st 8.29miles
    Sat 22nd 11.79 miles

    YTD: 569.24miles / 2025 miles

    ☃️Jan 210.11 miles
    💗Feb 212.75 miles
    ☘️Mar 146.38 of 200 mile goal

  • globalhiker
    globalhiker Posts: 1,859 Member

    433/2025 miles done! Been cycling to youtube videos of cycling thru France, so much fun. I lost another 1 lb. and pairing cycling after running (can't do the other way around yet) is really helping to get into fat burn mode. I am going easy on the bike though.

    My hard cycling will be RPM tomorrow, need fresh legs for that one.

  • RMUNTZ2
    RMUNTZ2 Posts: 194 Member

    Sunday ride day!

    Ride 3/23 Zwift - Out And Back Again in Watopia, 26.47 mi.

    In March I rode 452.26 mi. « this completes American Cancer 300 mi pledge! »
    2025 YTD Total Cycling Distance 1,261.63 mi.

  • Mari33a
    Mari33a Posts: 1,459 Member

    Sun 23rd 8.37miles

    YTD: 577.61miles / 2025 miles

    ☃️Jan 210.11 miles
    💗Feb 212.75 miles
    ☘️Mar 154.75 of 200 mile goal

  • Mari33a
    Mari33a Posts: 1,459 Member

    Mon 24th 8.48miles

    YTD: 586.09miles / 2025 miles

    ☃️Jan 210.11 miles
    💗Feb 212.75 miles
    ☘️Mar 163.23 of 200 mile goal

  • wendsg
    wendsg Posts: 836 Member

    Fell off the logging wagon again, but not that many to catch up with - missed riding on Saturday due to going to the RV show in town with my parents and having a belated birthday celebration with my mom.

    Been working in Zwift with the new game aspect they have where you ride your bikes to upgrade them and potentially unlock prototype/test bikes that were never officially released - I'm going for the Cannondale R4000 (which I affectionally call the 'skater bike') because it's simply ridiculous and I love it.

    Ride 1 -      24.31 miles <- 2/20 Zwift climb portal 100%, 75%, 50% in one ride
    Ride 2 -      16.00 miles <- 2/21 Zwift meetup, birthday ride
    Ride 3 -       14.00 miles <- 2/23 Zwift climb portal 125%
    Ride 4 -        12.00 miles <- 2/24 Zwift new route badge
    Previous - 1792.74 miles

    Total - 1859.05 miles / 2025 miles

    Link - https://www.strava.com/activities/13940162793 https://www.strava.com/activities/13946582376 https://www.strava.com/activities/13964320048 https://www.strava.com/activities/13974190492

  • RMUNTZ2
    RMUNTZ2 Posts: 194 Member

    Ride 3/24 Zwift - The Big Ring in Watopia, 31.18 mi.

    In March I rode 483.44 mi. « this completes American Cancer 300 mi pledge! »
    2025 YTD Total Cycling Distance 1,292.81 mi.

  • Mari33a
    Mari33a Posts: 1,459 Member

    Tue 25th 7.35miles

    YTD: 593.44miles / 2025 miles

    ☃️Jan 210.11 miles
    💗Feb 212.75 miles
    ☘️Mar 170.58 of 200 mile goal

    The Garmin speedo has been playing up by cutting in and out so I've been relying on the bike's original speedo to give me distance, I've changed the batteries but still doing same. It's to have a back up when tech lets you down😅

  • globalhiker
    globalhiker Posts: 1,859 Member

    448 miles/2025 done. 15 mi at RPM class. I was in zone 2 and 3 fat burn settings and my avg wattage high 60s mixed with 90s when doing hill intervals.

    @wendsg was it your b-day or mom's? In any case, happy birthday!

  • wendsg
    wendsg Posts: 836 Member

    @globalhiker It was my mom's birthday - mine isn't until later in the year. 😉

    Monthly imperial century completed!

    Ride 1 -       100.03 miles 
    Previous - 1859.05 miles

    Total - 1959.08 miles / 2025 miles

    Link - https://www.strava.com/activities/13986860803

  • RMUNTZ2
    RMUNTZ2 Posts: 194 Member
    edited March 26

    Ride 3/26 Zwift - Beach Island Loop in Watopia, 31.12 mi.

    In March I rode 514.56 mi. « this completes American Cancer 300 mi pledge! »
    2025 YTD Total Cycling Distance 1,323.93 mi.

  • Mari33a
    Mari33a Posts: 1,459 Member

    Wed 26th 5.13miles

    YTD: 598.57miles / 2025 miles

    ☃️Jan 210.11 miles
    💗Feb 212.75 miles
    ☘️Mar 175.71 of 200 mile goal

    @wendgs Well done on you 100 miles again this month.
    I thought I was going to hit 600miles for the year today but I had a bad stomach bug over night & had to push to even get energy for the 5 miles.

  • wendsg
    wendsg Posts: 836 Member

    Oh goodness, @Mari33a here's hoping you recover quickly!!

    Today was a day of nonsense. Two meetups? No problem. The multiple rides to finish out the Zwift Big Spin event? UGH. Just linking my Strava profile in the event that anyone wants to verify my milage, because that was a lot of riding.

    Ride 1 -         25.00 miles <- Meetup with Amy’s group
    Ride 2 -         21.00 miles <- Meetup with Mike’s group
    Ride(s) -       20.04 miles <- a whole bunch of spinning
    Previous - 1959.08 miles

    Total - 0.12 miles / 2025 miles (run 2)
    (run 1 complete 3/26)

    Link - https://www.strava.com/athletes/29937934

  • wendsg
    wendsg Posts: 836 Member

    Started a new training program today, because why not?

    Ride 1 -   12.00 miles
    Previous - 0.12 miles

    Total - 12.12 miles / 2025 miles
    (run 1 complete 3/26)

    Link - https://www.strava.com/activities/14005739060

  • Mari33a
    Mari33a Posts: 1,459 Member

    Thur 27th 10.36miles

    YTD: 608.93miles / 2025 miles

    ☃️Jan 210.11 miles
    💗Feb 212.75 miles
    ☘️Mar 186.07 of 200 mile goal

    Got there 2day

  • Mari33a
    Mari33a Posts: 1,459 Member

    Fri 28th 8.13miles

    YTD: 617.06miles / 2025 miles

    ☃️Jan 210.11 miles
    💗Feb 212.75 miles
    ☘️Mar 194.20 of 200 mile goal

    I hit my 70 mile running goal today too so pleased with that

  • RMUNTZ2
    RMUNTZ2 Posts: 194 Member

    Ride 3/28 Zwift - TT Beach Island Loops in Watopia, 31.20 mi.

    In March I rode 545.76 mi. « this completes American Cancer 300 mi pledge! »
    2025 YTD Total Cycling Distance 1,355.13 mi.

  • globalhiker
    globalhiker Posts: 1,859 Member

    457 miles/2025 done. You guys are doing great. I will catch up!

    Only logged 9mi since my last post. That one was a 5 intensity out of 10. The cycling is improving my run time, I am back in the 11 min mile range without even pushing it.

    This morning I am staying in and hopping on my bike to a "long easy" ride.

    Also committing to adding a second gym spin class to the weekly activity. Yeah I have to wake up at 4 am but I don't have to pay extra for the class and now that I've said it, I will do it.

  • Mari33a
    Mari33a Posts: 1,459 Member

    Sat 29th 8.35 miles

    YTD: 625.41miles / 2025 miles

    ☃️Jan 210.11 miles
    💗Feb 212.75 miles
    ☘️Mar 202.55 of 200 mile goal

    @globalhiker Ur doing great. 4am start is Commitment!

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