2026 Cycling Challenge

Here we are, kicking off our fifth year!

Like cycling? So do I! This challenge is a simple one - ride 2026 miles in 2026!

Type of cycle? Doesn't matter. Indoor, outdoor, don't care. As long as it has pedals (whether for feet or for hands) and wheels (virtual or real), it counts! Peleton? Zwift? Road? Mountain trails? Rouvy? Recumbents? Handcycles? e-Bikes? All are welcome!

Links to Strava or another fitness app are encouraged to keep each other motivated and show what we're up to.

Let's have fun riding and keeping in touch with each other!

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2025 was a great year for riding. Besides a late summer lazy period, this was my best year yet.

Starting all over.

1/1, Zwift - Jungle Climbing Loops 19.7 mi

So far in January 19.70 mi.
2026 YTD Total Cycling Distance 19.70 mi.
Zwift Level 64

@Mari33a , @ashleycarole86, @wendsg , @chris_in_cal, @newmeat30 , @globalhiker , @ualflygirldm, @LarryErhardt, @trainlady1107, @Jon4189 , @pridesabtch

It's time to go. Let's Go! It's time to start the 2026 Cycling Challenge.

@Chirowalt2018 , @Onewomanswalk, @SavageMrsMoose, @martinez0701 , @billbiggers06, @Bella_Figura, @jjlbrick, @ChristieLikesFood, @Viridian1539, @IanTurner4588

It's time to go. Let's Go! It's time to start the 2026 Cycling Challenge.

AWESOME!

Jan 1 - celebrated New Year's Day with 25 miles cycling!

I'd love to join, but I have literally a couple of ancient excercise bikes…they are from the ?'70's I think. They still pedal, but tension is not adjustable anymore, and the mile-ometer hasn't worked in decades. But I'll try and figure out how many miles via a minutes / revolutions calculation…unless someone has some links to do this. I haven't used them in a while, so will be slow going at first

40 mi/2026 miles. Added 15 miles today at spin class.

I bought a Yesoul GM1 when it was on sale. It does track RPMs. I didn't care for the too-cushy seat so bought a Lifecycle saddle like new off ebay for it and it's great. Happy with my purchase although I had gotten it on sale for $300 and today it's $500 so hopefully that price comes down. I like that the screen pivots so I can move it and watch my big screen on the wall instead.

@SeleneMoon333 We would be happy to have you start the challenge. Estimate the best you can. It took me 3 years to complete challenge in 2024. It gets easier because you are trying to ride everyday. Good Luck!

Exercise should be fun.

1/3, Zwift - Beach Island Loops 25.47 mi.

So far in January 45.17 mi.
2026 YTD Total Cycling Distance 45.17 mi.
Zwift Level 64

"You are one ride away from being in a good mood"

1/4 Zwift - Jungle Loop Hill Climb Circuits 18.89 mi.

So far in January 64.06 mi.
2026 YTD Total Cycling Distance 64.06 mi.
Zwift Level

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@globalhiker, does the new bike have the display screen?

The bike looks great. Have fun riding it.

“A bicycle ride around the world begins with a single pedal stroke." - Scott Stoll

1/5 Zwift - 2x Maximal HIIT Workout 13.82 mi.

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So far in January 77.88 mi.
2026 YTD Total Cycling Distance 77.88 mi.
Zwift Level 64

56 miles / 2026 done. Spin class today kept me at HR of 155 most of the hour. I need a nap and gelato please.

@RMUNTZ2 yes it has a huge display that I use for time and RPM and resistance level. For the price point, it's a "good" starter bike for someone.

There are free apps I need to explore but it will work with Zwift and Rouvy but I need to pay. I dislike the animation but I love competition so if and when I find group runs that are truly realistic, I will go for that. Instead I use the free youtube cycling videos.

My high intensity intervals are really at the gym so my home bike is meant for the more relaxed "long ride". Plus, the width of the pedals is not adjustable so I can't use my bike shoes with it. Also, the handlebars I'd like a couple of inches lower but it won't adjust further, so I can't really fold over in a speed workout like I do on the $3,500 gym cycle. But hey, it's eons better compared to my $99 Amazon foldable upright bike that was donated to Goodwill!

Thanks for setting us up @RMUNTZ2

My miles so far this month

02/01 8.13 miles
03/01 8.23 miles
05/01 8.16 miles

TOTAL 24.52 / 2026 miles

I do/teach spin classes. I don't have Zwift (wish I'd gone that route instead of buying a Peloton, but it is what it is). I ride outdoors when it's nicer and dry. My pride can't handle Strava right now. I was too good before to be this out of shape now, lol…

Nikki

2026 Biking Goal: 2026 miles:

Jan. 3 - 12.6 miles spin class
Jan 6 - 13.8 miles spin class
Total = 26.4 / 2026 miles

2026 Walking/Running Goal: 200 miles

Jan 3 - 2.25 miles (5-7% incline)
Jan 4 - 1.5 miles (2%)
Jan 5 - 1.5 miles (4-5%)
Total = 5.25 / 200 miles

2026 Lifting Goal: 100 hrs.

Jan 4 - 0.9 hrs.
Total = 0.9 / 100 hrs.

The program is not letting me tag anyone, so ..

@Mari33a, Thanks for coming back!
@globalhiker, You probably could replace the pedals to accomodate your riding shoes.
@pridesabitch, Nikki - Miles are miles. Thanks for participating.

Regards,
Rob.

81 miles done. 25 miles today at home in between meetings!

@pridesabtch for sure you'll get back to your fitness level and beyond pretty quick. It's all about putting in the work and catching the spirit.

I was hauling today!

1/7 Zwift - Beach Island Loops 27.72 mi

So far in January 105.6 m1
2026 YTD Total Cycling Distance 105.6 mi.
Zwift Level 64

My miles so far this month

02/01 8.13 miles
03/01 8.23 miles
05/01 8.16 miles
06/01 8.16 miles
07/01 6.16 miles

TOTAL 38.84 / 2026 miles

Let's get the band back together. Reminder to join the 2026 Cycling Challenge.

@Mari33a , @ashleycarole86, @wendsg , @chris_in_cal, @newmeat30 , @globalhiker , @ualflygirldm, @LarryErhardt, @trainlady1107, @Jon4189 , @pridesabtch,

@Chirowalt2018 , @Onewomanswalk, @SavageMrsMoose, @martinez0701 , @billbiggers06, @Bella_Figura, @jjlbrick, @ChristieLikesFood, @Viridian1539, @IanTurner4588

Great everyday riding.

Good start.

2026 Biking Goal: 2026 miles:

Jan. 3 - 12.6 miles spin class
Jan 6 - 13.8 miles spin class
Jan 8 - 22.2 miles Peloton steady state/base miles
Total = 48.6 / 2026 miles

"No hour of life is lost that is spent in the saddle." - Winston Churchill

I really don't think he meant a bicycle but it works.

Riding for fun and trying to keep my weight loss streak going.

1/8 Zwift - Jarvis Seaside Sprint Loops 25.28 mi

So far in January 130.88 m1
2026 YTD Total Cycling Distance 130.88 mi.
Still Zwift Level 64 on the way to 100.

I am out of town today so no workout.

@pridesabtch, Great riding! Lots of spinning. I am going to do a spin class next week.

If anyone is having problems creating an @YourFriend type link, look for previous posts where the link is blue. Copy and past it into your new post.

Rob

@RMUNTZ2 the “@“ is hot out miss for me. Sometime in the same post one will with one won’t.

Too cold and wet here to ride outside! Cold I may ride outdoors, but wet is never good on the road bike (preferred bike).

2026 Biking Goal: 2026 miles:

Jan. 3 - 12.6 miles spin class
Jan 6 - 13.8 miles spin class
Jan 8 - 22.2 miles Peloton steady state/base miles
Jan 10 - 17.7 miles really good spin class if I do say so myself. We Started a 2026 Cycling class competition today. Classes compete to go from Chicago to LA on the lower section of Route 66. There are token prizes for first class to destination cities, and grand prize and bragging rights to the overall winning class.
Total = 66.3 / 2026 miles

Morning 1-11

It's too cold and snowy to ride outdoor here. I will ride indoor for 2-3 hours, then go out to shovel and plow snow. I am so close to Level 65 on Zwift, I should achieve it today.

1/9 Zwift - Beach Island Loops 24.40 mi.
1/10 Strength Training Upper Body.

So far in January 155.288 m1
2026 YTD Total Cycling Distance 155.28 mi.
Still Zwift Level 64 on the way to 100.

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I cannot wait till we go to another page!

It was a great day! I'm going to make a low carb dinner and enjoy dinner and music. Ussually, I listen to 60's Gold on XM radio on Sunday evenings.

Well, I rode and cleaned the property of excess snow.

1/11 Zwift - Jungle Climb Loops 19.97 mi.

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2026 YTD Total Cycling Distance 175.25 mi.
Still Zwift Level 64 on the way to 100.

@Daniel_J We ride all year. Come join us ride 2026 miles this year. Many of our members log daily their progress and their life as it is going. We invite you to start the 2026 Cycling Challenge.

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