October Cycling Challenge 2013

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  • cycling2live
    cycling2live Posts: 11
    Total distance this month is about 356 miles including a 106 mile ride on Oct 5. I've started training for Bike Sebring 12-hour race on Feb 15 in Sebring, Florida. It will be a huge challenge for me … about double the time I've ridden in a single session to date.

    I post details of my workouts on my Facebook page. I need all the encouragement I can get so I'll ask that you "Like" my page: www.facebook.com/cycling2live. Ask questions and post your experiences.

    Thanks!!!
  • PaulHalicki
    PaulHalicki Posts: 576 Member
    Total distance this month is about 356 miles

    Same here. As of about a half hour ago, I'm up to 354 miles for the month.

    10/2 - 12*
    10/3 - 12
    10/10 - 17*
    10/11 - 37*
    10/13 - 32*
    10/18 - 14*
    10/19 - 31*
    10/20 - 26*
    10/21 - 13*
    10/22 - 20*
    10/24 - 27*
    10/25 - 24*
    10/26 - 30*
    10/27 - 32*
    10/28 - 27*

    Total: 354 miles

    *fixed gear rides

    It was such a good ride that I didn't feel like pausing to take any pictures. So I took one when I got home.
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  • stu1102
    stu1102 Posts: 129 Member
    quote
    It was such a good ride that I didn't feel like pausing to take any pictures. So I took one when I got home.
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    Very nice shot

    Oct 5th 64 Miles
    Oct 6th 16 Miles Commuting
    Oct 7th 16 Commuting
    Oct 21st 16 Commuting
    Oct 22nd 16 Commutin
    Oct 23rd 16 Commuting
    Oct 24th 16 Commuting
    Oct 29th 16 Commuting

    MTD 176
  • IronPhyllida
    IronPhyllida Posts: 533 Member
    1st Oct - 17.14 miles
    2nd Oct - 34.65 miles
    3rd Oct - 34.99 miles
    4th Oct - 34.70 miles
    7th Oct -17.43 miles
    9th Oct - 17.43 miles
    15th Oct - 34.88 miles
    16th Oct - 34.94 miles
    21st Oct - 17.49 miles - wet and windy...
    23rd Oct - 17.50 miles - gear shift broke 5 miles into the ride, made it 'interesting' ...!!
    29th Oct - 17.14 miles - bit windy but not as bad as yesterday (when I didnt go for a ride :D)

    Total October: 278.29 miles
    Target: 500 miles - I was going to decrease my target but thought better of it, I'll leave it there to taunt me... Grrr....!
    Remaining: 221.71 miles

    September Miles: 273.53 Cycle
    August Miles: 571.26 Cycle
  • PaulHalicki
    PaulHalicki Posts: 576 Member
    Yeah, you can't always ride 500 miles, Phyllida. I did it in September, no way will I get there this month.
  • IronPhyllida
    IronPhyllida Posts: 533 Member
    Yeah, you can't always ride 500 miles, Phyllida. I did it in September, no way will I get there this month.
    Too true but I'm keeping the goal there to see if I get there again sometime before the summer months come again! Although should take advantage of the brighter mornings now and pick up on some speed, as it wont last before it's dark again in the mornings!
  • IronPhyllida
    IronPhyllida Posts: 533 Member
    Pretty sure my biggest issue with the cold weather will be my ears. Any suggestions? Can't wear much under my helmet because it barely fits already (it's adjustable and I can't adjust it any bigger).
    I wore a Nike band for my ears last year, havent had to use it yet this year but it definitely made a difference, nothing worse than cold ears, fingers and/or feet. All three is just plain miserable. Thinking about getting some of those shoe covers, look a bit weird but well worth I think...
  • Frood42
    Frood42 Posts: 245 Member
    For October:

    30 rides
    lasting 60 hrs
    over 738 miles

    My must meet target is 776 miles or 1250km
    My extended goal is 850 miles

    After tonights commute I should meet my first target.


    Type Day Date Moving Time Distance Elevation
    Commute Thu 10/24/2013 02:51:28 32.6mi 660ft
    Commute Thu 10/24/2013 01:42:03 20.5mi 239ft
    Commute Wed 10/23/2013 02:53:52 32.6mi 667ft
    Commute Wed 10/23/2013 01:43:14 20.5mi 227ft
    Commute Tue 10/22/2013 01:41:11 20.3mi 287ft
    Commute Tue 10/22/2013 02:24:52 31.4mi 495ft
    Commute Mon 10/21/2013 01:38:51 20.3mi 325ft
    Commute Mon 10/21/2013 02:22:36 31.0mi 519ft
    Commute Thu 10/17/2013 01:27:23 18.4mi 281ft
    Commute Thu 10/17/2013 02:30:50 31.0mi 561ft
    Commute Wed 10/16/2013 01:57:01 20.1mi 164ft
    Commute Wed 10/16/2013 02:30:19 31.2mi 600ft
    Commute Tue 10/15/2013 01:19:26 15.9mi 230ft
    Commute Tue 10/15/2013 02:26:04 31.1mi 575ft
    Commute Mon 10/14/2013 01:55:58 23.0mi 434ft
    Commute Mon 10/14/2013 02:29:33 31.2mi 538ft
    Commute Thu 10/10/2013 00:22:05 4.1mi 155ft
    Commute Thu 10/10/2013 02:38:32 31.5mi 616ft
    Commute Wed 10/09/2013 02:35:59 31.7mi 698ft
    Commute Wed 10/09/2013 02:25:11 31.4mi 592ft
    Commute Tue 10/08/2013 00:16:48 3.6mi 130ft
    Commute Tue 10/08/2013 02:27:48 31.3mi 613ft
    Commute Mon 10/07/2013 02:35:05 31.6mi 673ft
    Commute Mon 10/07/2013 02:16:14 31.4mi 529ft
    Road Sun 10/06/2013 03:39:40 44.0mi 820ft
    Commute Thu 10/03/2013 00:16:14 3.6mi 129ft
    Commute Thu 10/03/2013 02:33:59 31.2mi 498ft
    Commute Wed 10/02/2013 01:27:18 16.3mi 289ft
    Commute Wed 10/02/2013 02:23:24 31.4mi 463ft
    Commute Tue 10/01/2013 00:15:21 3.6mi 131ft

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  • Frood42
    Frood42 Posts: 245 Member
    For October:

    30 rides
    lasting 60 hrs
    over 738 miles


    .

    2013 - 6,836 miles - 562 hrs - 423 rides:

    Jan - 599 miles - 54 hrs - 44 rides
    Feb - 583 miles - 53 hrs - 48 rides
    Mar - 508 miles - 46 hrs - 37 rides
    Apr - 737 miles - 61 hrs - 52 rides
    May - 694 miles - 57 hrs - 50 rides
    Jun - 872 miles - 66 hrs - 42 rides
    Jul - 694 miles - 55 hrs - 42 rides
    Aug - 830 miles - 64 hrs - 43 rides
    Sep - 581 miles - 47 hrs - 35 rides
    Oct - 738 miles - 60 hrs - 30 rides (so far...)

    I should just mention this is my first full year on the bike commuting to work and I only live 4 miles from work.
    Before this year I hadn't cycled for at least 13-14 years.

    .
  • stu1102
    stu1102 Posts: 129 Member
    For October:

    30 rides
    lasting 60 hrs
    over 738 miles


    .

    2013 - 6,836 miles - 562 hrs - 423 rides:

    Jan - 599 miles - 54 hrs - 44 rides
    Feb - 583 miles - 53 hrs - 48 rides
    Mar - 508 miles - 46 hrs - 37 rides
    Apr - 737 miles - 61 hrs - 52 rides
    May - 694 miles - 57 hrs - 50 rides
    Jun - 872 miles - 66 hrs - 42 rides
    Jul - 694 miles - 55 hrs - 42 rides
    Aug - 830 miles - 64 hrs - 43 rides
    Sep - 581 miles - 47 hrs - 35 rides
    Oct - 738 miles - 60 hrs - 30 rides (so far...)

    I should just mention this is my first full year on the bike commuting to work and I only live 4 miles from work.
    Before this year I hadn't cycled for at least 13-14 years.

    .

    wow, thats really great to see another keen cyclist joining the ranks, very impressive
  • GenoPrice
    GenoPrice Posts: 477 Member
    10/01 - 24.4
    10/03 - 17.1
    10/08 - 22.8
    10/10 - 27.6
    10/11 - 27.6
    10/15 - 30
    10/16 - 29.4 - Spinning class
    10/17 - 27.4 - Spinning class
    10/18 - 20
    10/22 - 20
    10/23 - 27.5 - Spinning class
    10/24 - 28.5 - Spinning class
    10/25 - 30.8
    10/29 - 30.2
  • bugaha1
    bugaha1 Posts: 602 Member
    Hello Bikers, I started biking again the first week of June this year and come too really like it a lot. I usually drive to the trails around Omaha NE but sometimes on weekends the traffic is not bad and I just ride to a trails. I’m playing around with the idea of getting good riding cloths so I can ride during the winter. I have a friend who is a bicycle cop and he has ridden his bike to work for two years straight and that’s saying a lot with the snow we get in Omaha. Kev

    I use Runkeeper App…..

    10 Activities (I rode a lot more in July and August)

    Distance:
    170.17 MI.

    Time: H:M:S
    13:40:32

    Avg Speed:
    11:24 mph (Need to work on this =)

    Calories:
    8,360 (I try and keep my HR in the 130’s and 140’s)

    My goal is to ride as much as possible because I hate the elliptical =).
  • faugsu
    faugsu Posts: 330 Member
    10/2
    17 MILES
    10/4
    15
    10/5
    15
    10/6
    31
    10/8
    30
    10/10
    30
    10/12
    62
    10/14
    20
    10/18
    31
    10/20
    36
    10/21
    20
    10/23
    26
    10/25
    18
    10/26
    21
    10/28
    20
    10/29
    30 MTD 421 which exceeds last month :)
  • sajeffe
    sajeffe Posts: 850 Member
    10/1 - 4 miles.
    10/2 - 0
    10/3 - 5 miles.
    10/4 - 0
    10/5 - 6 miles.
    10/6 - 0
    10/7 - 5.6 miles.
    10/8 - 1.3 miles.
    10/9 - 0
    10/10 - 5.9 miles a little faster than usual.
    10/11 - 0
    10/12 - 6.2 miles.
    10/13 - 0
    10/14 - 6.2 miles. The Black Keys.
    10/15 - 0
    10/16 - 6 miles. Jack White, The White Stripes.
    10/17 - 0
    10/18 - 6.3 miles. Evanescence, The Pixies.
    10/19 - 1.5 miles (just a quick trip to the dollar store). Jack White.
    10/20 - 0
    10/21 - 0
    10/22 - 4 miles with Gary Clark, Jr. on the Walkman.
    10/23 - 0 miles; trimmed my overgrown hedges instead.
    10/24 - 0.5 miles.
    10/25 - 0
    10/26 - 0
    10/27 - 5.5 miles with She and Him on the Walkman to keep me company.
    10/28 - 0
    10/29 - 6.1 miles listening to Phoenix, Dido, and Paramore.


    MTD = 70.1 miles.
    Goal = 75-90 miles.
    Remaining = 4.9 miles minimum. No excuses to not get there.
  • sajeffe
    sajeffe Posts: 850 Member
    So. What DO real cycling enthusiasts wear during the winter months to ride? I bought a neon yellow hoodie. :) Oh, and as suggested, I got a fleece earband.
  • reggiepe
    reggiepe Posts: 146 Member
    10/01 - 8.08 miles
    10/02 - 9.32 miles
    10/03 - 8.31 miles
    10/04 - Rest day
    10/05 - 12.0 miles
    10/06 - 7.0 miles
    10/07 - 7.0 miles
    10/08 - 8.49 miles
    10/09 - 7.28 miles
    10/10 - 6.12 miles
    10/11 - 6.31 miles
    10/12 - Rest Day
    10/13 - Rest Day
    10/14 - 18.24 miles
    10/15 - 7.0 miles
    10/16 - 8.49 miles
    10/17 - 7.0 miles
    10/18 - 9.12 miles
    10/19 - 7.28 miles
    10/20 - 7.28 miles
    10/21 - 6.12 miles
    10/22 - 8.08 miles
    10/23 - 8.31 miles
    10/24 - 7.00 miles
    10/25 - 7.67 miles
    10/26 - 8.49 miles
    10/27 - 7.28 miles
    10/28 - 9.12 miles
    10/29 - 6.12 miles

    MTD - 212.06 miles GOAL!
    Goal - 200 miles
  • linsdog
    linsdog Posts: 94 Member
    Count:
    15 Activities
    Distance:
    326.39 mi
    Time:
    20:05:55 h:m:s
    Elevation Gain:
    6,991 ft
    Avg Speed:
    16.2 mph
    Avg HR:
    147 bpm
    Avg Bike Cadence:
    88 rpm
    Calories:
    14,467 C
  • cycling2live
    cycling2live Posts: 11
    Today's workout. Tempo ride 3 x 10 at power zones 3-4. Highlight the link, right click and chose go to

    http://www.trainingpeaks.com/av/APPUGI35XOBFJKS6V42A2JYVHM
  • PaulHalicki
    PaulHalicki Posts: 576 Member
    10/2 - 12*
    10/3 - 12
    10/10 - 17*
    10/11 - 37*
    10/13 - 32*
    10/18 - 14*
    10/19 - 31*
    10/20 - 26*
    10/21 - 13*
    10/22 - 20*
    10/24 - 27*
    10/25 - 24*
    10/26 - 30*
    10/27 - 32*
    10/28 - 27*
    10/29 - 16*

    Total: 370 miles

    *fixed gear rides

    Why I ride: By the time I was done with dinner, I was almost 600 calories over my limit for the day. Nothing that 16 miles of cycling can't fix.
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  • IronPhyllida
    IronPhyllida Posts: 533 Member
    1st Oct - 17.14 miles
    2nd Oct - 34.65 miles
    3rd Oct - 34.99 miles
    4th Oct - 34.70 miles
    7th Oct -17.43 miles
    9th Oct - 17.43 miles
    15th Oct - 34.88 miles
    16th Oct - 34.94 miles
    21st Oct - 17.49 miles - wet and windy...
    23rd Oct - 17.50 miles - gear shift broke 5 miles into the ride, made it 'interesting' ...!!
    29th Oct - 20.29 miles - bit windy but not as bad as yesterday (when I didnt go for a ride :D)
    30th Oct - 17.54 miles - shattered but had to ride in as my train line is still closed...

    Total October: 298.98 miles
    Target: 500 miles - I was going to decrease my target but thought better of it, I'll leave it there to taunt me... Grrr....!
    Remaining: 201.01 miles

    September Miles: 273.53 Cycle
    August Miles: 571.26 Cycle
  • m1xm0d3
    m1xm0d3 Posts: 1,576 Member
    Ooooh so close to breaking my record of 351 miles last month. I need 23 more miles. Rainy morning this AM may have compromised that but if I can get a ride in after work today and commute to work and home tomorrow, I should still be able to break it by just a few miles.

    I did manage to ride over 1,000 miles in the past 3 months.

    10/01 - 06.25 @ 15.8 mph (AM)
    10/01 - 10.01 @ 15.8 mph (Noon)
    10/02 - 06.17 @ 16.9 mph (AM)
    10/03 - 06.20 @ 16.1 mph (AM)
    10/03 - 10.05 @ 16.2 mph (Noon)
    10/04 - 06.20 @ 16.1 mph (AM)
    10/04 - 10.04 @ 15.7 mph (Noon)
    10/05 - 22.10 @ 16.0 mph (Noon)
    10/06 - 14.06 @ 15.3 mph (Noon)
    10/07 - 10.47 @ 17.5 mph (PM)
    10/08 - 06.20 @ 17.6 mph (AM)
    10/08 - 07.69 @ 15.3 mph (PM)
    10/14 - 06.17 @ 16.8 mph (AM)
    10/14 - 10.02 @ 16.3 mph (Noon)
    10/15 - 06.16 @ 16.2 mph (AM)
    10/15 - 10.51 @ 15.7 mph (Noon)
    10/16 - 06.15 @ 16.6 mph (AM)
    10/16 - 10.48 @ 16.2 mph (Noon)
    10/16 - 10.15 @ 16.0 mph (PM)
    10/17 - 06.21 @ 15.9 mph (AM)
    10/17 - 10.43 @ 16.0 mph (Noon)
    10/18 - 06.26 @ 15.7 mph (AM)
    10/18 - 10.43 @ 16.0 mph (Noon)
    10/21 - 06.26 @ 15.6 mph (AM)
    10/21 - 10.51 @ 16.6 mph (Noon)
    10/22 - 06.21 @ 15.6 mph (AM)
    10/22 - 10.48 @ 15.4 mph (Noon)
    10/22 - 09.31 @ 15.4 mph (PM)
    10/23 - 08.53 @ 16.4 mph (Noon)
    10/23 - 10.68 @ 15.9 mph (PM)
    10/24 - 08.22 @ 14.5 mph (Noon)
    10/25 - 09.15 @ 15.4 mph (Noon)
    10/27 - 14.03 @ 15.2 mph (Noon)
    10/28 - 09.79 @ 17.2 mph (Noon)
    10/29 - 06.22 @ 16.3 mph (AM)
    10/29 - 11.07 @ 16.5 mph (Noon)


    MTD - 328.77
  • stu1102
    stu1102 Posts: 129 Member
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    Oct 5th 64 Miles
    Oct 6th 16 Miles Commuting
    Oct 7th 16 Commuting
    Oct 21st 16 Commuting
    Oct 22nd 16 Commutin
    Oct 23rd 16 Commuting
    Oct 24th 16 Commuting
    Oct 29th 16 Commuting
    Oct 30th 16 Commuting

    MTD 192
  • NaoyukiTai
    NaoyukiTai Posts: 39 Member
    I ride a pretty awesome red Cannondale road bike, and managed to get about 940 miles in for 2013. A bike wreck and broken clavicus bone has ended my outdoor bike riding for this year!!! Please always wear a good helmet....from someone who knows...Anyways, will be using a stationary bike, elliptical, stairstepper and such at the gym and let my body heal up til spring 2014. :)

    As the season ending, I bought a Cannondale road bike which was a LBS's rental bike. He wanted to unload, so I got a good deal. So far, I only put 160miles on it, but I'd have to wait for the next year to put it through.

    Take care.
  • primal_cupcakes
    primal_cupcakes Posts: 280 Member
    Ooooh so close to breaking my record of 351 miles last month. I need 23 more miles. Rainy morning this AM may have compromised that but if I can get a ride in after work today and commute to work and home tomorrow, I should still be able to break it by just a few miles.

    I did manage to ride over 1,000 miles in the past 3 months.

    Nice work!
  • primal_cupcakes
    primal_cupcakes Posts: 280 Member
    Pretty sure my biggest issue with the cold weather will be my ears. Any suggestions? Can't wear much under my helmet because it barely fits already (it's adjustable and I can't adjust it any bigger).
    I wore a Nike band for my ears last year, havent had to use it yet this year but it definitely made a difference, nothing worse than cold ears, fingers and/or feet. All three is just plain miserable. Thinking about getting some of those shoe covers, look a bit weird but well worth I think...

    I have a columbia omni-heat balaclava that covers my face and ears when I ride in cold weather. It is really helpful. Very thin and it keeps me dry and warm.
  • faugsu
    faugsu Posts: 330 Member
    10/2
    17 MILES
    10/4
    15
    10/5
    15
    10/6
    31
    10/8
    30
    10/10
    30
    10/12
    62
    10/14
    20
    10/18
    31
    10/20
    36
    10/21
    20
    10/23
    26
    10/25
    18
    10/26
    21
    10/28
    20
    10/29
    30
    10/30
    21 MTD 442
  • sajeffe
    sajeffe Posts: 850 Member
    10/1 - 4 miles.
    10/2 - 0
    10/3 - 5 miles.
    10/4 - 0
    10/5 - 6 miles.
    10/6 - 0
    10/7 - 5.6 miles.
    10/8 - 1.3 miles.
    10/9 - 0
    10/10 - 5.9 miles a little faster than usual.
    10/11 - 0
    10/12 - 6.2 miles.
    10/13 - 0
    10/14 - 6.2 miles. The Black Keys.
    10/15 - 0
    10/16 - 6 miles. Jack White, The White Stripes.
    10/17 - 0
    10/18 - 6.3 miles. Evanescence, The Pixies.
    10/19 - 1.5 miles (just a quick trip to the dollar store). Jack White.
    10/20 - 0
    10/21 - 0
    10/22 - 4 miles with Gary Clark, Jr. on the Walkman.
    10/23 - 0 miles; trimmed my overgrown hedges instead.
    10/24 - 0.5 miles.
    10/25 - 0
    10/26 - 0
    10/27 - 5.5 miles with She and Him on the Walkman to keep me company.
    10/28 - 0
    10/29 - 6.1 miles listening to Phoenix, Dido, and Paramore.
    10/30 - 5.4 miles with Mary Chapin Carpenter on the Walkman.

    MTD = 75.5 miles.
    Goal = 75-90 miles.
    Remaining = Made it to 75 miles. Whew.
  • swonn
    swonn Posts: 323 Member
    Not going going to set a goal this month.

    10/02--20.44 miles
    10/05--20.45 miles
    10/10--12.21 miles
    10/11--7 mile walk
    10/12--16.75 miles
    10/16--8.37 miles
    10/18--17.34 miles
    10/24--13.45 miles
    10/26--14.55 miles
    10/30--14.04 miles

    Total--154.60 total miles
  • sajeffe
    sajeffe Posts: 850 Member
    Pretty sure my biggest issue with the cold weather will be my ears. Any suggestions? Can't wear much under my helmet because it barely fits already (it's adjustable and I can't adjust it any bigger).
    I wore a Nike band for my ears last year, havent had to use it yet this year but it definitely made a difference, nothing worse than cold ears, fingers and/or feet. All three is just plain miserable. Thinking about getting some of those shoe covers, look a bit weird but well worth I think...

    I have a columbia omni-heat balaclava that covers my face and ears when I ride in cold weather. It is really helpful. Very thin and it keeps me dry and warm.

    I got an earband, but I'm looking at buying something like this thing you're talking about too. I hate being cold. But I'd really rather keep riding outside than use my stationary bike. I'm too bored using it. I tried watching television while riding and I've tried listening to audio books while riding, but I just never feel like I'm going anywhere. Fortunately, I live in the south so even a cold day isn't freezing.
  • reggiepe
    reggiepe Posts: 146 Member
    10/01 - 8.08 miles
    10/02 - 9.32 miles
    10/03 - 8.31 miles
    10/04 - Rest day
    10/05 - 12.0 miles
    10/06 - 7.0 miles
    10/07 - 7.0 miles
    10/08 - 8.49 miles
    10/09 - 7.28 miles
    10/10 - 6.12 miles
    10/11 - 6.31 miles
    10/12 - Rest Day
    10/13 - Rest Day
    10/14 - 18.24 miles
    10/15 - 7.0 miles
    10/16 - 8.49 miles
    10/17 - 7.0 miles
    10/18 - 9.12 miles
    10/19 - 7.28 miles
    10/20 - 7.28 miles
    10/21 - 6.12 miles
    10/22 - 8.08 miles
    10/23 - 8.31 miles
    10/24 - 7.00 miles
    10/25 - 7.67 miles
    10/26 - 8.49 miles
    10/27 - 7.28 miles
    10/28 - 9.12 miles
    10/29 - 6.12 miles
    10/30 - 7.67 miles

    MTD - 219.73 miles GOAL!
    Goal - 200 miles

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