October Cycling Challenge 2013

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  • NaoyukiTai
    NaoyukiTai Posts: 39 Member
    I've been slacking a bit lately. I play tennis often late night and don't feel like riding bike to work next day.
    Plus the 50s temp is already cold for me.

    MTD: 104.86/240
    10/5/2013 Cycling 6.91
    10/9/2013 Cycling 7.09
    10/9/2013 Cycling 9.42
    10/10/2013 Cycling 7.11
    10/10/2013 Cycling 9.42
    10/12/2013 Cycling 30.93
    10/12/2013 Cycling 17.38
    10/16/2013 Cycling 7.11
    10/16/2013 Cycling 9.49
  • linsdog
    linsdog Posts: 94 Member
    Count:
    10 Activities
    Distance:
    199.57 mi
    Time:
    12:30:17 h:m:s
    Elevation Gain:
    3,369 ft
    Avg Speed:
    16.0 mph
    Avg HR:
    147 bpm
    Avg Bike Cadence:
    88 rpm
    Calories:
    8,579 C
  • GenoPrice
    GenoPrice Posts: 477 Member
    10/01 - 24.4
    10/02 - 0
    10/03 - 17.1
    10/04 - 0 - On holiday, no bike
    10/05 - 0 - On holiday, no bike
    10/06 - 0 - On holiday, no bike
    10/07 - 0 - On holiday, no bike
    10/08 - 22.8
    10/10 - 27.6
    10/11 - 27.6 - Slower today, probably from the run I had this morning
    10/12 - 0
    10/13 - 0
    10/14 - 0
    10/15 - 30
    10/16 - 29.4 - Spinning class
    10/17 - 27.4 - Spinning class
    10/18 - 20
  • 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

    MTD - 120.64 miles
    Goal - 200 miles
  • gregsonevans
    gregsonevans Posts: 232 Member
    Managed 30 odd miles today but I got a puncture and I stripped 2 teeth from my main chainring, looks like my bike is slowly dying on me but I can't complain as we have covered thousands of miles together, still going to patch her up and get her running again as I feel like I am cheating if I use one of my other bikes lol
    Count:
    14 Activities
    Distance:
    203.74 mi
    Time:
    15:05:22 h:m:s
    Elevation Gain:
    8,872 ft
    Avg Speed:
    13.5 mph
    Avg HR:
    132 bpm
    Calories:
    13,216 C
    Max Distance:
    51.21 mi
  • faugsu
    faugsu Posts: 330 Member
    There's no stopping me -- through rain & darkness I go. Not to mention dropping temps!

    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
  • morning_joy
    morning_joy Posts: 1,063 Member
    October 1st: 8.0 Miles
    October 4th: 8.2 Miles
    October 5th: 14 Miles
    October 6th: 15 Miles
    October 11th: 14.55 Miles
    October 12: 9 Miles
    October 13: 15:50 Miles
    October 14: 15 Miles
    October 16th: 14.53 Miles
    October: 18th: 12.00 Miles

    84% done with goal!!
  • sajeffe
    sajeffe Posts: 850 Member
    Adding artists I listen to during my rides. I use a Walkman that has external speakers.

    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.


    MTD = 52.5 miles.
    Goal = 75-90 miles.
    Remaining = 22.5 miles minimum.
  • 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

    Total--112.56 total miles
  • 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

    MTD - 129.76 miles
    Goal - 200 miles
  • PaulHalicki
    PaulHalicki Posts: 576 Member
    10/2 - 12*
    10/3 - 12
    10/10 - 17*
    10/11 - 37*
    10/13 - 32*
    10/18 - 14*

    Total: 124 miles

    *fixed gear rides

    I was hoping for a longer ride but decided to cut it short. When I left the house it was in the mid-60s with a slight wind out of the south. By the time I got home it was 52 with 28 mph gusts out of the north and some sprinkles. I decided I didn't want to range too far from home in case the skies opened up.
  • 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

    MTD - 137.04 miles
    Goal - 200 miles
  • linsdog
    linsdog Posts: 94 Member
    Count:
    11 Activities
    Distance:
    236.36 mi
    Time:
    14:35:47 h:m:s
    Elevation Gain:
    3,940 ft
    Avg Speed:
    16.2 mph
    Avg HR:
    149 bpm
    Avg Bike Cadence:
    88 rpm
    Calories:
    10,203 C
  • gregsonevans
    gregsonevans Posts: 232 Member
    Broke my bike again today and it looks like it could be beyond repair, almost every day this month things have been stopping me from clocking up decent miles and really getting close to throwing in the towel now
    Count:
    15 Activities
    Distance:
    216.07 mi
    Time:
    16:11:07 h:m:s
    Elevation Gain:
    9,269 ft
    Avg Speed:
    13.4 mph
    Avg HR:
    131 bpm
    Calories:
    13,967 C
    Max Distance:
    51.21 mi
  • OldDogSparky
    OldDogSparky Posts: 59
    Yea! Hit my goal of 200+ with a 32 mile ride tonight. I'm at 212 MTD, so now I'm going for 250! Definitely humbled to see some of the awesome #s put up by people in the group, but even more so by some of the great attitudes. Keep riding.
  • 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.


    MTD = 54 miles.
    Goal = 75-90 miles.
    Remaining = 21 miles minimum.
  • 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 - 30*

    Total: 154 miles

    *fixed gear rides

    Got a decent ride in today. Fixed gear. The wind was still out of the north which made it rather pleasant: I worked my *kitten* off going out, had the wind at my back going home. I checked out some unexplored territory, got heckled ("GET ON THE SIDEWALK, *kitten*!" by a car that had to change lanes to pass me. Get over yourself. I smiled, waved, and yelled back "I LOVE YOU, MAN!" That always makes me feel better.)
  • primal_cupcakes
    primal_cupcakes Posts: 280 Member
    10/1: 25
    10/2: 15
    10/3: 15
    10/4: 25
    10/5: 15
    10/6: 0
    10/7: 30
    10/8: 41 (31 miles for fun and a 10 mile commute later on)
    10/9: 21
    10/10: 27 (Amazing evening ride. Perfect weather and feeling fast and strong)
    10/11: 20
    10/12: 5
    10/13: 15
    10/14: 18
    10/15:26 (Of course it rained all day today. I threw two changes of clothes into my waterproof pack and went for it. It wasn't so bad. The rain kept turning to a drizzle and then kicking back up again).
    10/16: 16
    10/17: 15
    10/18: 0
    10/19: 86
    10/20: 74

    month to date: 489 miles

    I participated in a two-day, 100-mile bike event called the Hilly Hundred yesterday and today. I also biked to and from the event, for a total of 160 miles in two days. Saturday was rainy and miserable. Today was beautiful. There was over 7,000 feet of climbing and some really brutal hills. Good times!
  • 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
  • mlove351
    mlove351 Posts: 94 Member
    10/4/2013 6.11miles stationary bike 600 cals burned 40 min
    10/5/2013 20 miles road bike 1869 cals burned 2 hrs
    10/9/2013 6.86 miles road bike 633 cals burned 36 min
    10/10/2013 12.0 miles stationary 745 cals burned 53 min
    10/11/2013 (am) 12.10 miles road bike 988 cals burned 60min
    10/11/2013 (pm) 6.82 miles stationary bike 500 cals burned 30 min
    10/12/2013 10 miles hybrid leisure ride 823 cals burned 1 hr 10min
    10/14/2013 12.12 miles road bike 1014 cals burned 1 hr
    10/16/2013 12.10 miles road bike 946 cals burned 1 hr
    10/20/2013 20.3 miles road bike 1642 cals burned 1hr 44 min


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  • 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

    MTD - 144.32 miles
    Goal - 200 miles
  • lmaharey
    lmaharey Posts: 5 Member
    Hi,
    I'm new to My Fitness Pal & loving it! So far have lost 2kgs.
    I bought a new (cheap) bike to get some exercise & the first day I loved it. Then after the second day I have hardly been able to sit as my tailbone is sooooo sore. I'm worried I won't be able to contunue biking! Any suggestions? this was over a week ago & I'm still in pain.
  • Madone438
    Madone438 Posts: 16 Member
    Getting in on this challenge a little late in the month but I would like to shoot for a goal of 200 miles by the end of the month. I think that's achievable. About 20 miles a day for the next 10 days. Riding a road bike so no excuses.
  • Madone438
    Madone438 Posts: 16 Member
    Not sure how cheap of a bike you bought but paying a little more for a bike that is properly fit by a bike mechanic/professional can sometimes make all of the difference in the world. If you have a local bike shop go to them and ask if they can assist you in properly fitting you on your current bike. They may be able to help you adjust your seat height, handlebar reach and seat position (forward or back and tilt). If they can't do it I'm sure they have someone they can recommend. Most bike shops will assist with a very basic fitting at no cost or very little cost. The fittings can range from free and basic to quite extensive and expensive. The basic bike fit will generally get you on the road, pedaling effectively, efficiently and comfortably.

    A very quick fix might be to try some padded cycling shorts. Again I recommend spending a little more at a bike shop and getting a pair specifically designed for gender specific cyclist. The large athletic store chains sometimes carry padded shorts that are very generically produced and may even cause further issues as they are not always designed and constructed with the best materials.

    Hope this helps to get you back on the road and cycling again. Good luck!
  • sajeffe
    sajeffe Posts: 850 Member
    Hi,
    I'm new to My Fitness Pal & loving it! So far have lost 2kgs.
    I bought a new (cheap) bike to get some exercise & the first day I loved it. Then after the second day I have hardly been able to sit as my tailbone is sooooo sore. I'm worried I won't be able to contunue biking! Any suggestions? this was over a week ago & I'm still in pain.

    In addition to the advice above, I would just add to get a saddle style (wide) seat for your bike.
  • 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


    MTD = 54 miles.
    Goal = 75-90 miles.
    Remaining = 21 miles minimum.
  • 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*

    Total: 181 miles

    *fixed gear rides

    It's definitely getting chillier. It's still not that bad, but when you have to slog home into the wind at the end of the ride... ugh. Maybe it was made worse because the group portion of the ride was plagued by breakdowns including this flat tire:
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  • NaoyukiTai
    NaoyukiTai Posts: 39 Member
    With the highs 50s and lows 40-ish, I am about to quit riding this year.
    When the October challenge began, I thought I can ride more but it's too cold for me.
    Today, however, the high was just about 60 and sunny, I did go out and rode the Nashua River Railway Trail.
    It brought the MTD up to 130.
    The remaining 110 for 10 days is not impossible but if I ride when it's warm enough for me, I don't think I'm going to complete the challenge this month. Yes. I'm a wimp. I hate cold weather!

    BTW, I bought a road bike as a LSB wants to dump off inventory heading into off season.
    For the today's ride, I was averaging over 16mph, and felt like it's too fast to enjoy the scenery.

    http://www.mapmyride.com/workout/413485329
    http://www.mapmyride.com/workout/413533177


    MTD: 129.58/240
    10/05/13 6.91
    10/09/13 7.09
    10/09/13 9.42
    10/10/13 7.11
    10/10/13 9.42
    10/12/13 30.93
    10/12/13 17.38
    10/16/13 7.11
    10/16/13 9.49
    10/20/13 12.46
    10/20/13 12.26
  • stu1102
    stu1102 Posts: 129 Member
    Oct 5th 64 Miles
    Oct 6th 16 Miles Commuting
    Oct 7th 16 Commuting
    Oct 21st 16 Commuting

    MTD 112
  • 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...

    Total October: 243.65 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: 256.35

    September Miles: 273.53 Cycle
    August Miles: 571.26 Cycle

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