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June Cycling Challenge 2014
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6.1.14 - 28.3 miles - 18.0mph
6.3.14 - 18.9 miles - 19.6mph
6.4.14 - 18.9 miles - 19.0mph
6.4.14 - 19.0 miles - 19.1mph
6.5.14 - 18.8 miles - 18.3mph
6.5.14 - 19.1 miles - 19.1mph
6.7.14 - 38.0 miles - 20.2mph
6.9.14 - 18.9 miles - 20.8mph
Totals - 179.9mi 9h 19m
Goal = 600 miles / 421.1 to go
Had a lot of rain the last few days. Gotta make up some miles.0 -
01st June - 22.7 miles
03nd June - 14.1 miles
08th June - 26.6 miles
Cumulative: 63.40 -
Monthly goal 250
Total so far 19.0
5/1 - 11.6
5/10 - 7.4
Where has the time gone and why was I not riding my bike?0 -
Kate, this is a very motivating thread, thanks!!
Like you I returned to cycling after a long hiatus. I had stopped riding my bike at 16 years of age (car was much cooler then
) and got back in the saddle just 4 years ago at the age of 47. I LOVE IT!!!
I have lost over 100 pounds since I re-started my love affair with biking and enjoyed many great rides and met many great people along the way
I would really love to do 1,000 miles this month but think I may come up just shy.
June 1st - 10th 337.43 miles, 17,843 ft climbing, 15.1 mph avg0 -
I got in 9.5 miles on Thursday.
I have a question for the really avid/experienced cyclers. I just had my bike into the shop to get my gears looked at, they were slipping on my last ride. The guy adjusted them at no charge, but recommended that I have an allover tune-up for $60. How often, if ever do you get a tune-up and its that a normal cost?
Kate,
There are a number of things that can cause that. Shifter out of adjustment is one, but also a stretched chain or worn cassette can have similar symptoms. Preventive maintenance is always a good idea. Thoroughly clean then lightly re-grease your chain and it may also help.0 -
I made a separate thread in the F&E forum but I really need some urgent help.
In short, I've broken 3 spokes in as many weeks just from street riding. My LBS said I def need a new 'stronger' rim so I am shopping on Amazon but have zero experience with the intricacies of buying a new wheel so I'll list what is currently on there.
Diamondback SL7 Aluminum Alloy
Double Wall
700c x 28/38C
ETRTO 662 x 20
Disc brakes and an 8 speed cassette.
The bike is a Diamondback Overdrive Sport so I don't want to go too expensive (I only paid $500 for the bike). I am not too concerned with the wheel's weight as long as it's somewhat economical and durable.
I really appreciate any help you guys can give.
I don't want to be indelicate, but what weight are you riding at? Unless it is far beyond the stated range of the wheel/spokes, then I would think the problem is poorly tensioned spokes. Find a bike shop that truly knows how to measure and set spoke tension and that should cure your problem.0 -
I got in 9.5 miles on Thursday.
I have a question for the really avid/experienced cyclers. I just had my bike into the shop to get my gears looked at, they were slipping on my last ride. The guy adjusted them at no charge, but recommended that I have an allover tune-up for $60. How often, if ever do you get a tune-up and its that a normal cost?
There is a little nut on the the end of the cable that sometimes needs a click or two to keep my gears shifting OK. I think the cable stretches and that tightens it up.
The other thing I do from time to time is wipe my chain off and squirt a wax lube on my on it. Usually my chain starts making noises to let me know it needs some (the squeaky chain gets the grease?)
Every one to two years I figure my bikes needs a good once over. As I recall its almost $100 here for a complete cleaning and adjusting.0 -
Goal: 150
6/2 - 6.9
6/5 - 6.9
6/9 - 4.9
6/11 - 4.9
Total: 23.6
Miles to go: 126.4
>.< Calculated miles to go wrong last time. I can math.0 -
June 2 - rode 34.7 miles for a duration of 2:01:28
June 3 - rode 43.3 miles for a duration of 2:59:48
June 4 - rode 19.1 miles for a duration of 1:17:32
June 5 - rode 29.1 miles for a duration of 1:46:54 (XC Warm-Up and 3 x 10 XC race start intervals)
June 6 - rode for 10 miles for a duration of 45 mintues
June 8 - rode 13.5 miles for a duration of 1:13:33 (XC race only - not counting the 45 minute warm-up)
June 10 - rode 7.57 miles for a duration of 55:33 (singletrack taper rep intervals)
June totals: 157.27 miles / 10:59:48 hours0 -
35.12/50 miles for June:
10.76 on June 1st
12.18 on June 8th
12.18 again on June 10th (I'm guessing the distance on this one, since my app didn't record this ride - bummer! - but I did the same route that I did on the 8th so it's a very, very close estimate) - Feeling great this morning!0 -
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Hello all! I have no idea how I missed this thread until now. At any rate, I am in. I have done 153 miles so far this month and my goal is a minimum of 400 miles for the month. I also track my ride using mapmyride.com so if you want to follow me there that is cool too.
Look up Donnie Manos or djmanos@att.net
Ride On!0 -
June 1--26.18 miles
June 3--1.41 miles
June 4--10.55 miles
June 5--20.79 miles
June 7--14.33 miles
June 8--12.18 miles
June 10--8.12 miles
Total=93.56 miles; 131.44 miles to go.0 -
Nicely done!June 1--26.18 miles
June 3--1.41 miles
June 4--10.55 miles
June 5--20.79 miles
June 7--14.33 miles
June 8--12.18 miles
June 10--8.12 miles
Total=93.56 miles; 131.44 miles to go.0 -
13.1 miles today and boy, I needed it.
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6.1.14 - 28.3 miles - 18.0mph
6.3.14 - 18.9 miles - 19.6mph
6.4.14 - 18.9 miles - 19.0mph
6.4.14 - 19.0 miles - 19.1mph
6.5.14 - 18.8 miles - 18.3mph
6.5.14 - 19.1 miles - 19.1mph
6.7.14 - 38.0 miles - 20.2mph
Total - 161.0mi 8h 24m
Goal = 600 miles / 439 to go
That's an impressive first week! I had a great first week too mind - 132 miles is a lot for me.
I can't get above an average of 18mph though so that's certainly a goal for me. New roadbike on the cards too I think
Hey, just saw this. What bike you rides definitely makes a difference on speed. Since I can't do a ton of miles on the weekdays, I just try and go b*lls out sprint for as long as I can. Then I slow it down. I feel like this has really helped my speed, but hell, I don't know. I just get on my bike and ride most of the time.
If you do get a new bike, be sure and post pics. I love some good bike porn 0 -
6.1.14 - 28.3 miles - 18.0mph
6.3.14 - 18.9 miles - 19.6mph
6.4.14 - 18.9 miles - 19.0mph
6.4.14 - 19.0 miles - 19.1mph
6.5.14 - 18.8 miles - 18.3mph
6.5.14 - 19.1 miles - 19.1mph
6.7.14 - 38.0 miles - 20.2mph
6.9.14 - 18.9 miles - 20.8mph
6.10.14 - 19.0 miles - 20.6mph
Totals - 198.8mi 10h 14m
Goal = 600 miles / 401.2 to go
Not gonna lie. Been slacking the last few days.0 -
June 2 - rode 34.7 miles for a duration of 2:01:28
June 3 - rode 43.3 miles for a duration of 2:59:48
June 4 - rode 19.1 miles for a duration of 1:17:32
June 5 - rode 29.1 miles for a duration of 1:46:54 (XC Warm-Up and 3 x 10 XC race start intervals)
June 6 - rode for 10 miles for a duration of 45 mintues
June 8 - rode 13.5 miles for a duration of 1:13:33 (XC race only - not counting the 45 minute warm-up)
June 10 - rode 7.57 miles for a duration of 55:33 (singletrack taper rep intervals)
June 11 - rode 40.68 miles for a duration of 3:20:03
June Totals: 197.95 miles for a duration of 14:19:51 hours0 -
June total = 188 miles
Still on course for my 500 mile goal!0 -
6/1 - 0 miles.
6/2 - 5.1 miles at 10.2mph listening to a variety of artists on my Walkman with external speakers (no earbuds or headphones).
6/3 - 4.9 miles at 10.4mph listening to Supertramp and Tegan & Sara.
6/4 - 4.0 miles at 10.4mph listening to Trombone Shorty and Taco.
6/5 - 3.1 miles at 9.7mph listening to Jack White.
6/6 - 3.0 miles at 9.9mph in 95 degrees just before storm hit.
6/7 - 3.6 miles at 10.3mph listening to Lake Street Dive.
6/8 - 4.0 miles at 10.4mph listening to Jim James.
6/9 - 3.6 miles at 10.3mph listening to the soundtrack from The Avengers.
6/11 - 3.2 miles at 10.1mph listening to Haim.
MTD = 34.5 miles.0 -
Just added another 10.12 miles. Very hot and windy makes for a tough ride. Had a nice post-ride dip in the pool though....0
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28 miles today.
MTD 2740 -
Taken a few days off.
Gonna get back soon.0 -
Rest day today but a good start to the month
6-1 51.27 miles 16.5mph avg 1948 ft climbing
6-3 47.22 miles 15.5mph avg 2470 ft climbing
6-4 27.98 miles 15.0mph avg 1684 ft climbing
6-5 57.83 miles 14.0mph avg 3201 ft climbing
6-7 50.78 miles 16.5mph avg 2080 ft climbing
6-8 24.39 miles 11.1mph avg 1690 ft climbing
6-9 21.71 miles 16.1mph avg 1493 ft climbing
6-10 56.25 miles 14.4mph avg 3278 ft climbing
6-11 33.65 miles 15.1mph avg 2205 ft climbing
Totals MTD
9 days 371.08 miles 14.9mph avg 20,049 ft climbing0 -
Yay! My second month of the cycling challenge. In May I aimed for 250 and did 310 miles. So this month I think I'll try 400.
2nd June: 14.53
3rd June: 31.09
7th June: 7.12
8th June: 40.15 (my longest ever ride, and at 14.6 mph, I'm thrilled)
12th June: 23.53
Total: 116.420 -
6/1 - 0 miles.
6/2 - 5.1 miles at 10.2mph listening to a variety of artists on my Walkman with external speakers (no earbuds or headphones).
6/3 - 4.9 miles at 10.4mph listening to Supertramp and Tegan & Sara.
6/4 - 4.0 miles at 10.4mph listening to Trombone Shorty and Taco.
6/5 - 3.1 miles at 9.7mph listening to Jack White.
6/6 - 3.0 miles at 9.9mph in 95 degrees just before storm hit.
6/7 - 3.6 miles at 10.3mph listening to Lake Street Dive.
6/8 - 4.0 miles at 10.4mph listening to Jim James.
6/9 - 3.6 miles at 10.3mph listening to the soundtrack from The Avengers.
6/11 - 3.2 miles at 10.1mph listening to Haim.
6/12 - 3.3 miles at 9.9mph listening to Pink.
MTD = 37.8 miles.0 -
Just started, love it! We go every couple of days,
June 1- we did 29 km in 1 hour and 49 minutes
June 2- 14.50 km in 52 minutes
Yesterday, roughly 30km- 1.5 hours.
June 8- 35 km- 2 hours
June 10- 14.38 km- 57 minutes
Total so far: 122.50 km roughly. As I previously mentioned, I just started recently, so no goal yet. 0 -
Monthly goal 250
Total so far 36.4
5/1 - 11.6
5/10 - 7.4
5/11 - 8.0
5/12 - 9.4
OPile - congrats on that longest ride!0
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