October Cycling Challenge 2013

CricketKate

Welcome to October!

This thread is for anyone who pushes a bike pedal. We have people of every different level here. We have cyclers who are just getting their feet wet, so to speak, and pushing through their first few rides. We have others that are putting up several hundred miles a month. We love them ALL! We have Mountain Bikers, Road Cyclists, Commuters, Spin Classers (I don't even think that is a word, author's prerogative), Home Exercise Bikers, and Others Pedaling to the Park towing a Kid Trailer. We welcome EVERYONE. Whatever form your cycling takes, we want you along.

All you have to do to join is start posting on this thread. Some people post tickers, others keep a running total, still others post individual rides. There are no rules. You can post miles, minutes, rpm's, effort, WHATEVER! Just post! So, come on and join us. You know that you want to.

jehavin

Whoo Hoo---I'm first! Took August and September off from logging (but still cycling 3x week) and am now ready to log again. My goal is 175 miles, mostly indoor stationary but hopefully some outdoor, too!

I also have an indoor mini-triathalon that I'm on a team for at the end of the month and I can't wait to put all my practice to use to COMPETE!

Started today with a good hour, 14.25 mi ride

October goal: 175 mi
October MTD: 14.26 mi


Oct 1---60 min 14.26 mi stationary

Harborjay

My Oct. Goal is 465 miles. Will probably be mostly, If not all, indoors.

10/1 - 25 min. 5.8 miles

MTD - 5.8 miles = Time 00:25
Goal - 465 miles

linsdog

In again! Trying to hit at least 400 miles this month (ended at 320 for September)

Going for an evening ride...will see

Good luck to all!

wenchyh

I'm really new to cycling, i can't even let go of the handle bars whilst moving yet My plan is to get out for at least an hour on my bike every weekend for the next month. Its a small goal i know compared to many but its achievable, well i hope so. I'll keep you posted with how far i actually go, i've not managed more than 5 miles yet.

m1xm0d3

I'd like to top last months 351 miles but the colder weather and shorter days have started to make an impact on ride time. Like last month though, I'll do what I can when I can.

10/01 - 06.25 @ 15.8 mph (AM)
10/01 - 10.01 @ 15.8 mph (Noon)

MTD - 16.26

mlove351

My goal for October is 300 miles. Did 250 last month most road so now will be a combination of road n stationary

sajeffe

Goal for October is 90 miles. This will be a challenge due to chronic hip pain, knee pain, and fatigue.

10/1 - 4 miles.


MTD = 4 miles.
Goal = 90 miles.
Remaining = 86 miles.

mlove351

I'm really new to cycling, i can't even let go of the handle bars whilst moving yet My plan is to get out for at least an hour on my bike every weekend for the next month. Its a small goal i know compared to many but its achievable, well i hope so. I'll keep you posted with how far i actually go, i've not managed more than 5 miles yet.

Thats awesome...its a great outlet...enjoy ...look forward to reading abt ur bike adventures

primal_cupcakes

My goal for October is 300 miles. Did 250 last month most road so now will be a combination of road n stationary

Good job lady! You've been putting in some serious miles.

primal_cupcakes

Hello fellow cyclists :-)
Last month I hit 460 miles. I want to do at least 500 this month, preferably more.

Most of my weekday miles are commuter miles (I filled up my gas tank 6 weeks ago and it's still 3/4 full!). My weekend mileage is a combination of commuter miles and longer rides.

I don't have a computer to track mileage or speed, but I know the mileage of my most frequently used routes and use mapmyrun to figure out the mileage of new routes. And I can tell I'm getting faster and more efficient on my bike.

First miles of October. The leaves are changing colors and the air is crisp. Perfect cycling weather, in my opinion!

Oct 1: 25 miles
month to date: 25 miles

cbattles516

Finished October with 276.4 miles. Felt great to be exercising. I think I'll set my goal for October (pray for a late winter) at 300 miles. Lets see if this fat old man can get a little skinnier this month Had a bad bout of numbness after my first 3+ hour ride last month that kept me off the bike for a week so I'm searching for a good saddle for my weight (270). Any suggestions? I was riding a Brooks B17, switched to a Selle Italia Q-bik for the last week and it has been better, but not great. I have a Selle Italia Carbonio Flow to try out next.

October:
1st - 20.9 miles

MTD: 20.9 miles
Goal: 300 miles
Dist to go: 279.1 miles

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

linsdog

Count:
1 Activities
Distance:
22.66 mi
Time:
1:32:36 h:m:s
Elevation Gain:
1,168 ft
Avg Speed:
14.7 mph
Avg HR:
149 bpm
Calories:
945 C

stu1102

'Hello fellow cyclists :-)
Last month I hit 460 miles. I want to do at least 500 this month, preferably more.

Most of my weekday miles are commuter miles (I filled up my gas tank 6 weeks ago and it's still 3/4 full!). My weekend mileage is a combination of commuter miles and longer rides. '

Very nice story about saving fuel made me laugh that your gas\petrol tank is still full

In the UK we have a lot more people cycling now we also have the National Cycle Network which is a series of safe, traffic-free lanes and quiet on-road routes that connect to every major city and passes within a mile of 55 per cent of UK homes. It now stretches 14,000 miles across the length and breadth of the British Isles.

'Sustrans developed the concept and coordinates the development of the National Cycle Network, working with Local Governments to identify future routes
http://www.sustrans.org.uk/ncn/map/national-cycle-network/about

Here are some photos showing the routes and the signage on routes

First you need a map (though you don't have to buy one as all the routes are well sign posted



On this map below we have routes, 77,754,1, 75 etc





then just follow the signs which will have a corresponding route number

IronPhyllida

Phew! Found you!

1st Oct - 17.14 miles
2nd Oct - 17.37 miles

Total October: 34.51 miles
Target: 500 miles
Remaining: 465.49 miles

September Miles: 273.53 Cycle
August Miles: 571.26 Cycle

IronPhyllida

I'd like to top last months 351 miles but the colder weather and shorter days have started to make an impact on ride time. Like last month though, I'll do what I can when I can.

10/01 - 06.25 @ 15.8 mph (AM)
10/01 - 10.01 @ 15.8 mph (Noon)

MTD - 16.26

Come on!! You're going to let the weather/light stop you???? Pah! :laugh: :noway:

swonn

Not going going to set a goal this month.

10/02--20.44 miles

Total--20.44 miles

m1xm0d3

Well after almost 1,000 miles it was bound to happen. Got to work fine this AM, was about to leave for my lunch ride home and whaddayaknow, a very soft rear tire. But I don't have a kit. Anyone ever purchased one from walmart/target before? Any kit suggestions is greatly appreciated.

I MUST get this fixed to night,

reggiepe

10/01 - 8.08 miles

MTD - 8.08 miles
Goal - 200 miles

faugsu

CricketKate, THANKS! BEST WISHES!!!

10/2

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17 MILES

primal_cupcakes

Well after almost 1,000 miles it was bound to happen. Got to work fine this AM, was about to leave for my lunch ride home and whaddayaknow, a very soft rear tire. But I don't have a kit. Anyone ever purchased one from walmart/target before? Any kit suggestions is greatly appreciated.

I MUST get this fixed to night,

I actually bought my last patch kit in a pinch at a gas station. It was a car tire patch kit, but it worked fine. I used a couple spoons to pry off the tire. It held for the rest of my ride and then I forgot about it and kept riding on that tube for months until it blew out again.

mlove351

My goal for October is 300 miles. Did 250 last month most road so now will be a combination of road n stationary

Good job lady! You've been putting in some serious miles.

Thanks lady n same w u

PaulHalicki

9/2 - 12*

Total: 12 miles

*fixed gear rides

I did a quick ride so I could get home and watch the first game of the Buffalo Sabres NHL season. So far, not good- losing 2-0 after the first period. But still, the weather for the ride was superb and I did a sporty 14.9 mph average on my fixed gear.

sajeffe

10/1 - 4 miles.
10/2 - 0


MTD = 4 miles.
Goal = 90 miles.
Remaining = 86 miles.

linsdog

Count:
2 Activities
Distance:
45.49 mi
Time:
2:56:56 h:m:s
Elevation Gain:
1,352 ft
Avg Speed:
15.4 mph
Avg HR:
147 bpm
Avg Bike Cadence:
84 rpm
Calories:
1,890 C

Harborjay

My Oct. Goal is 465 miles. Will probably be mostly, If not all, indoors.

10/1 - 25 min. 5.8 miles

MTD - 5.8 miles = Time 00:25
Goal - 465 miles

Sat up last night watching TV, so I rode one more time.
10/1
PM ride 25min. 6.4 miles

10/2
AM ride 26min. 8.0 miles
PM ride 31min. 9.8 miles

MTD - 30 miles = Time 01:47
Goal - 465 miles

NaoyukiTai

It's October already? :noway:
Let me review. I did 294/310 in July, 311/310 in August and 324/240 September.
I completed challenge easily mostly because the weather on weekends were so good, and riding with friends was so much fun.

I'll try 240 miles again, but it's going to be difficult as I play a lot of tennis, and hate riding in cold weather.

IronPhyllida

1st Oct - 17.14 miles
2nd Oct - 34.65 miles
3rd Oct - 17.76 miles

Total October: 69.55 miles
Target: 500 miles
Remaining: 430.45 miles

September Miles: 273.53 Cycle
August Miles: 571.26 Cycle

IronPhyllida

I'm really new to cycling, i can't even let go of the handle bars whilst moving yet My plan is to get out for at least an hour on my bike every weekend for the next month. Its a small goal i know compared to many but its achievable, well i hope so. I'll keep you posted with how far i actually go, i've not managed more than 5 miles yet.

Any goal is a good goal :glasses:

IronPhyllida

Well after almost 1,000 miles it was bound to happen. Got to work fine this AM, was about to leave for my lunch ride home and whaddayaknow, a very soft rear tire. But I don't have a kit. Anyone ever purchased one from walmart/target before? Any kit suggestions is greatly appreciated.

I MUST get this fixed to night,

Bummer - you sorted now? I've got kit but at home, which doesnt help when i'm out on my bike! I'm going to get caught out sometime soon and it'll be dark. And raining.

DianneP6772

I have been cycling a lot lately - so this is for me!
My goal for October - 400 miles.

So far:
Oct. 1 - 25.4 miles
Oct. 2 - 11 miles

Get out there!

Dianne