August Cycling Challenge 2014

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  • faugsu
    faugsu Posts: 330 Member
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    8-1-14 20 miles
    8-2 25
    8-3 27
    8-4 20
    8-5 31
    8-7 22
    8-8 20
    8-9 34
    8-10 15
    8-11 20
    8-13 30
    8-14 15
    8-15 21
    8-16 36
    8-17 15
    8-18 20
    8-19 16
    8-20 30
    8-22 22
    8-23 37
    8-24 15
    8-25 20
    8-26 15
    8-27 40
    8-29 20
    8-30 16 MTD 602
  • cowbellsandcoffee
    cowbellsandcoffee Posts: 2,975 Member
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    Goal - 700+

    8/2 - 40.2
    8/3 - 31.7
    8/6 - 21.2
    8/12 - 16.2
    8/14 - 8.7 (CX practice)
    8/16 - 4 (CX clinic)
    8/27 - 15.3
    8/30 - 21

    Total - 158.3

    Remaining - 541.7

    Goal is shot...
  • sajeffe
    sajeffe Posts: 850 Member
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    I made up a new exercise in the "exercise" section of MFP. It's called "Putzing around doing stuff that's kind of hard." :bigsmile:

    8/3 - 1.3 miles at less than 10mph.
    8/4 - 1.9 miles at 10.3mph.
    8/5 - 3.0 miles at 10.1mph.
    8/6 - 1.4 miles at 9.1mph.
    8/7 - 1.2 miles at 9.2mph.
    8/8 - 1.4 miles at 9.3mph.
    8/10 - 1.5 miles at 10.2mph.
    8/11 - 0.7 miles.
    8/13 - 1.0 miles.
    8/14 - 0.9 miles.
    8/15 - 2.5 miles at 10.4mph.
    8/16 - 0.5 miles.
    8/17 - 0.7 miles. Almost all of these little trips are just cool downs from mowing or other yard work/gardening - which wear me out plenty.
    8/18 - 2.9 miles at 10.2mph.
    8/20 - 0.6 miles.
    8/22 - 1.2 miles. (109 heat index yesterday, today, and tomorrow.)
    8/24 - 1.3 miles.
    8/25 - 1.7 miles at 10.1mph.
    8/26 - 1.6 miles.
    8/27 - 2.2 miles at 9.5mph.
    8/28 - 1.4 miles.
    8/29 - 1.1 miles.
    8/30 - 1.1 miles.


    MTD = 33.1 miles.
    Goal = 30.0 miles.
    Still need to ride = 0.0 miles.
  • linz1976
    linz1976 Posts: 56 Member
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    Is there a september challenge?
  • jirwin323
    jirwin323 Posts: 40 Member
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    I put in 363 miles for the month including one long bike ride of 90 miles...August - I love you.
  • CricketKate
    CricketKate Posts: 3,657 Member
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    Okay, August sucked (sorry, I usually try to use more refined language, but barring cuss words there is really no other way to say it)!

    As the moist difficult month that I've ever been through draws to a close, I am looking forward to September. My bike and I are estranged friends, and I doubt that will change this next month. Still, I give it a fond pat every time I walk through my garage and offer promises for next year.

    Though I may not be riding myself, I am still giving silent cheers to all of you who have joined in on this thread. Thank you for being here!
  • CricketKate
    CricketKate Posts: 3,657 Member
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    Here is the link to September's thread. Come on over and Happy Riding to you all!

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1419675-september-cycling-challenge-2014
  • GrindGravel
    GrindGravel Posts: 49 Member
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    08/04 - 17.7mi in 1:05:00 - Easy ride to burn off calories gained at the LFC vs. AC Milan Match in Charlotte.

    08/06 - 17.8mi in 1:05:48 - intervals.... blaah

    08/10 - 30.3mi in 1:58:40 - Another slow roll taking pictures and exploring a new section of the Greenway.

    08/14 - 17.1mi in 57:08 - Went hard, for me anyway..........

    08/16 - 26.4mi in 1:42:41 - Felt lousy, but rode anyway.

    08/17 - 70.8mi in 4:22:50 - Nice long ride, good pace with the A's for first 50 miles, then rode with the B/C folks for last 20.

    08/23 - 65.0mi in 3:32:19 - Charity ride, good pace again for first 50 and then I faded due lack of fitness.

    08/26 - 17.1mi in 1:09:53 - Slow roll keeping heart rate nice and low.

    08/29 - 43.6mi in 2:31:28 - Pretty good pace, especially at the start.

    08/30 - 55.9mi in - Had no legs, was a miserable ride.

    Total for August: 361.6mi in 17:56:44
  • dancingj2
    dancingj2 Posts: 4,572 Member
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    Monthly goal 400
    Total so far 370.1

    8/1 - 13.4
    8/2 - 15.4
    8/3 - 65.0
    8/6 - 11.1
    8/7 - 11.3
    8/8 - 8.0
    8/9 - 36.8
    8/10 - 18.5
    8/15 - 5.4
    8/16 - 52.9
    8/17 - 10.4
    8/18 - 7.5
    8/19 - 10.3
    8/20 - 10.0
    8/21 - 4.4
    8/22 - 14.4
    8/23 - 37.7
    8/24 - 10.3
    8/30 - 5.0
    8/31 - 22.3

    I did great beating my original goal of 300 miles and am really happy with my total of 370:drinker:

    I did fall short of my adjusted goal but last week ended up being nuts with work and getting my daughter off to college.

    CricketKate - Glad to hear you are doing better! Hopefully you and your bike can become friends again soon:flowerforyou:

    Now its on to next month!
  • faugsu
    faugsu Posts: 330 Member
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    It's a great day - got to ride, now off to my daughter's wedding!!

    8-1-14 20 miles
    8-2 25
    8-3 27
    8-4 20
    8-5 31
    8-7 22
    8-8 20
    8-9 34
    8-10 15
    8-11 20
    8-13 30
    8-14 15
    8-15 21
    8-16 36
    8-17 15
    8-18 20
    8-19 16
    8-20 30
    8-22 22
    8-23 37
    8-24 15
    8-25 20
    8-26 15
    8-27 40
    8-29 20
    8-30 16
    8-31 20 MTD 622
  • steffenson
    steffenson Posts: 312 Member
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    08/01 - 62 miles @ 16.7mph w/ 2,800' climbing
    08/03 - 105 miles @ 15.9mph w 6,050' climbing
    08/05 - 66 miles @ 15.4mph w/3,600' climbing
    08/08 - 72 miles @ 16.2mph w/3,100' climbing
    08/10 - 130 miles @ 15.5mph w/7,400' climbing
    08/17 - 106 miles @ 15.7mph w/6,100' climbing
    08/19 - 63 miles @ 17.5mph w/2,850' climbing
    08/22 - 62 miles @ 16.2mph w/2,850' climbing
    08/24 - 152 miles @ 15mph w 7,450' climbing
    08/30 - 29 miles/ 22 of it @ 20.9mph w 650' climbing -

    I went on a fast 22mile group ride but got dropped at a tiny hill about 10 miles in. Could barely draft off the back of the pack as they were averaging 25mph on the flats and 22.3mph for the whole ride. Extra 7 miles was warm up/cool down ride to the start. Was not able to achieve my 'goal #2' for August but still very happy with getting back in biking shape and mileage I did get. September will be short rides while working on my speed.

    Also managed both a new distance and speed record in the same week.

    August Total: 846 miles and 42,850 feet of climbing


    Goal #1 for August: 400 miles with 20,000' climbing --- REACHED 08/10!!!
    Goal #2 for August: 1,000 miles with 50,000' climbing
  • veloman21
    veloman21 Posts: 418 Member
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    It's hot as hell but I'm a happy camper, met all my goals for the month. Yes!!!

    08-01 14.4 miles ridden at 15.0 mph avg. with 1,241ft climbing
    08-02 45.7 miles ridden at 16.6 mph avg. with 2,526ft climbing
    08-03 54.5 miles ridden at 15.2 mph avg. with 2,392ft climbing
    08-05 56.8 miles ridden at 17.0 mph avg. with 2,871ft climbing
    08-06 41.7 miles ridden at 13.5 mph avg. with 3,758ft climbing
    08-07 19.6 miles ridden at 13.4 mph avg. with 1,099ft climbing
    08-09 36.8 miles ridden at 15.9 mph avg. with 2,443ft climbing
    08-12 25.6 miles ridden at 15.3 mph avg. with 1,788ft climbing
    08-13 50.5 miles ridden at 15.4 mph avg. with 2,966ft climbing
    08-14 29.2 miles ridden at 12.8 mph avg. with 2,063ft climbing
    08-15 100.6 miles ridden at 13.2 mph avg. with 9,977ft climbing
    08-16 32.4 miles ridden at 13.8 mph avg. with 1,483ft climbing
    08-18 30.6 miles ridden at 15.4 mph avg. with 2,106ft climbing
    08-19 33.8 miles ridden at 16.6 mph avg. with 1,949ft climbing
    08-20 27.6 miles ridden at 15.9 mph avg. with 2,365ft climbing
    08-21 54.7 miles ridden at 15.0 mph avg. with 2,934ft climbing
    08-23 100.3 miles ridden at 13.0 mph avg. with 10,008ft climbing
    08-24 39.1 miles ridden at 14.3 mph avg. with 2,719ft climbing
    08-25 90.6 miles ridden at 14.6 mph avg. with 5,427ft climbing
    08-26 30.5 miles ridden at 14.7 mph avg. with 2,077ft climbing
    08-27 19.2 miles ridden at 15.7 mph avg. with 1,119ft climbing
    08-28 46.7 miles ridden at 14.2 mph avg. with 3,812ft climbing
    08-29 63.6 miles ridden at 15.5 mph avg. with 3,631ft climbing
    08-30 50.7 miles ridden at 17.0 mph avg. with 2,272ft climbing
    08-31 63.4 miles ridden at 13.1 mph avg. with 5,700ft climbing

    MTD Totals

    1,158.3 miles ridden at 14.6 avg and 80,749ft climbing

    Goals
    1,100 miles
    75,000 ft climbing
    14 mph avg
  • strassenkoenigin
    strassenkoenigin Posts: 259
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    it is one of these days here, which is hotter than hell. You step outside and you think you walked into a giant hair dryer.
    You are dehydrated immediately. I did my daily spin but not fast. I usually am not the praying kind, but I will soon be praying for cooler weather.

    I decided that I will take a walking and biking challenge next month. I want to participate in a triathlon and I am good at swimming, lousy at running and too slow at biking.

    So I will alternate. One day walking, the next biking. September is usually still very hot here and I will only be able to go out early in the morning. I will try to do 50 miles on my biking days, so I am going for 750, which might be a stretch.

    8.1 32 miles
    8.2 26 miles
    8,3 23 miles
    8.4 0 due to rain
    8.5 51 miles
    8.6 48 miles
    8.7 23 miles
    8.8 48 miles
    8.9 21 miles
    8.10 8 miles
    8.11 51 miles
    8.12 53 miles
    8,13 0 miles, gave my legs a break
    8.14 52 miles
    8.15 48 mile
    8.16 30 miles
    8.17 43 miles
    8.18 48miles
    8.19 15 miles
    8.20 52 miles
    8.22 46 miles
    8.23 37 miles
    8.24 62 miles
    8.25 42 miles
    8.27 32 miles
    8.28 32 miles
    8.29 32 miles
    8.30 32 miles
    8.31 32 miles
    MTD 1023 Goal was 800 , so I am happy.


    Again congratulations to everybody. Great Job:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
  • OldDogSparky
    OldDogSparky Posts: 59
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    Congrats to all! As it is each month, some people put up some monster numbers (you know who you are) and others put up less (some times a lot less). Everybody is a little different and you never know how much heart it took for someone to hit a lower goal (again, you know who you are). I'm amazed by some many great efforts! Seriously, blows me away.

    For those that didn't quite make it or are just getting started, a new month starts tomorrow and it also happens to be the 1st day of the rest of your life. Let's get other and make it better.

    Let's do this.
  • Hornsby
    Hornsby Posts: 10,322 Member
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    8.1.14 - 28.3 miles - 20.4mph
    8.2.14 - 18.9 miles - 20.3mph
    8.3.14 - 08.4 miles - 16.2mph - Crash with 4.2 mile ride back to house in pain...lol
    8.6.14 - 09.5 miles - 19.6mph - Too soon to ride. Hands still killing me
    8.10.14 - 19.3 miles - 19.3mph
    8.11.14 - 18.9 miles - 20.3mph
    8.12.14 - 28.3 miles - 19.2mph
    8.13.14 - 19.7 miles - 19.1mph
    8.14.14 - 18.9 miles - 19.3mph
    8.15.14 - 9.5 miles - 18.9mph
    8.16.14 - 18.9 miles - 20.0mph
    8.17.14 - 37.4 miles - 18.2mph
    8.23.14 - 100.9 miles - 17.9mph
    8.26.14 - 18.8 miles - 20.3mph
    8.30.14 - 18.9 miles - 20.3mph
    8.31.14 - 13.9 miles - 19.2mph

    405.0mi 22h 51m (That may have running miles in there too but I'm too lazy to add it all up)
  • sajeffe
    sajeffe Posts: 850 Member
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    8/3 - 1.3 miles at less than 10mph.
    8/4 - 1.9 miles at 10.3mph.
    8/5 - 3.0 miles at 10.1mph.
    8/6 - 1.4 miles at 9.1mph.
    8/7 - 1.2 miles at 9.2mph.
    8/8 - 1.4 miles at 9.3mph.
    8/10 - 1.5 miles at 10.2mph.
    8/11 - 0.7 miles.
    8/13 - 1.0 miles.
    8/14 - 0.9 miles.
    8/15 - 2.5 miles at 10.4mph.
    8/16 - 0.5 miles.
    8/17 - 0.7 miles. Almost all of these little trips are just cool downs from mowing or other yard work/gardening - which wear me out plenty.
    8/18 - 2.9 miles at 10.2mph.
    8/20 - 0.6 miles.
    8/22 - 1.2 miles. (109 heat index yesterday, today, and tomorrow.)
    8/24 - 1.3 miles.
    8/25 - 1.7 miles at 10.1mph.
    8/26 - 1.6 miles.
    8/27 - 2.2 miles at 9.5mph.
    8/28 - 1.4 miles.
    8/29 - 1.1 miles.
    8/30 - 1.1 miles.
    8/31 - 1.4 miles.


    MTD = 34.5 miles.
    Goal = 30.0 miles.
    Still need to ride = 0.0 miles.

    Looking forward to your return, CricketKate - whenever your body tells you it's okay to ride again.
  • e_smith06
    e_smith06 Posts: 65 Member
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    August goal: 300 miles
    8-1: 2.80 miles - test ride near bike mechanic
    8-2: 61.8 miles - first metric century!
    8-3: 5.50 miles
    8-5: 26.7 miles
    8-6: 15.4 miles
    8-7: 22.0 miles
    8-11: 22.6 miles
    8-16: 71.8 miles
    8-19: 10.9 miles
    8-20: 16.2 miles - with a nasty crash - out for a few days.
    8-25: easy 5 miles with the wife
    8-26: 10.9 miles
    8-29: 29.0 miles
    8-31: 12.7 miles

    Total: 313.3 miles

    Goal achieved! Looking forward to next month!
  • bdgfn
    bdgfn Posts: 7,719 Member
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    I met my goal! This was my first month, so I set an attainable goal. I was off for a week, and still met the goal. So next month I will up my goal. For now, I am happy with having met and reaching my goal!

    Date Distance Speed

    8/4 12.62 mi 11.8mph
    8/5 14.19 mi 12.3 mph
    8/11 15.08 mi 12.1 mph
    8/12 16.39 mi 12.5 mph
    8/21 17.3 mi 12.5 mph
    8/24 9.56 mi 12.4 mph
    8/25 10.76 mi 12.7 mph
    8/28 9.65 mi 12.8 mph
    8/29 10.18 mi 12.7 mph
    8/31 12.61 mi 12.8 mph

    Total: 128.34 mi
    Goal: 125 mi
    Left: 0 mi
    Over: 8.34 mi
  • SingingSingleTracker
    SingingSingleTracker Posts: 1,866 Member
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    August 1 - rode 11.5 miles for a duration of 00:45:20 (XC Race Warm-Up Practice)
    August 2 - rode 6.95 miles for a duration of 00:35:00 (XC pre-ride lap)
    August 3 - rode 21.71 miles for a duration of 1:52:02 (XC race)
    August 5 - rode 8.61 miles for a duration of 47:30
    August 8 - rode 44.02 miles for a duration of 2:48:46
    August 9 - rode 18.7 miles for a duration of 1:09:44
    August 10 - rode 18.5 miles for a duration of 1:19:23
    August 12 - rode 17.33 miles for a duration of 1:53:20 (mountain bike taper training)
    August 14 - rode 31.2 miles for a duration of 1:50:45
    August 16 - rode 4 miles for a duration of 00:20:00
    August 17 - rode 16.41 miles for a duration of 01:15:15 (XC Race)
    August 19 - rode 17.9 miles for a duration of 1:09:17 (taper rep intervals)
    August 20 - rode 58.5 miles for a duration of 3:40:25 (practiced my endurance race nutrition/hydration)
    Augus 22 - rode 17.3 miles for a duration of 1:13:13 (XC race warm-up practice)
    August 23 - rode 18.5 miles for a duration of 1:17:38 (XC race pre-ride/leg openers)
    August 24 - rode 42.2 miles for a duration of 3:10:43
    August 26 - rode 17.8 miles for a duration of 1:11:34 (taper reps with Zone 3 & Zone 5 Intervals on the mountain bike)
    August 28 - rode 14.9 miles for a duration of 00:45:05 (Race Warm-Up Practice)
    August 30 - rode 5.12 miles for a duration of 00:45:27 (pre-ride of opening section)
    August 21 - rode 50 miles for a duration of 5:35:42 (50 mile mountain bike race)

    August Totals: 441.15 miles for a duration of 33:26:09

    Over and out!

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