August Cycling Challenge 2014

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  • GiveMeCoffee
    GiveMeCoffee Posts: 3,556 Member
    Love to join in this month.. Goal is 300 miles for August

    8/1 - 13 miles
  • e_smith06
    e_smith06 Posts: 65 Member
    August goal: 300 miles
    8-1: 2.80 miles - test ride near bike mechanic
    8-2: 61.8 miles - first metric century!

    Total: 64.6 miles
  • cowbellsandcoffee
    cowbellsandcoffee Posts: 2,975 Member
    Goal - 700+

    8/2 - 40.2

    Remaining - 659.8
  • veloman21
    veloman21 Posts: 418 Member
    Finally able to get in a nice ride without getting drenched.

    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

    MTD Totals

    60.1 miles ridden at 16.1 avg and 3,767 ft climbing

    Goals
    1,100 miles
    75,000 ft climbing
    14 mph avg
  • canary_girl
    canary_girl Posts: 366 Member
    8/1 16.0 miles
    8/2 16.5 miles

    MTD 32.5
  • lemurcat12
    lemurcat12 Posts: 30,886 Member
    My goal was 250 miles and 16 cycling days in July. I made 250 (but not by much) and was a few days short. This month I may not have as many longer rides, so it's even more important that I get my days in. My goal, then, will be 250 miles again and 15 days.

    So far:

    8/2: 17.84 miles.

    To go: 232.16 miles and 14 days.
  • cjspensley
    cjspensley Posts: 21
    Hi all, I'm new to the group. Have been on MFP since June 2012, lost 70, then gained back 30, now back at it since my hubby finally wants to do something about his weight. He's lost 14 and I've lost 23 since he/we started. I have only gotten him on the bike a couple times, and he moans and groans about it...sure makes me feel like super-rider when he's along!

    I set myself a goal of riding 600 miles this season outdoors. I have a stationary bike in the family room but hate the seat and always end up with a sore butt when I ride it. And it's much more fun and interesting to ride outside. We live near Chicago and, while Illinois is lately famous for terrible financial management and jailing its recent governors, Northern Illinois does have wonderful bike paths. We live close to the Illinois Prairie Path, and it is usually the beginning of my rides.

    In early July my 7-year-old grandson finally got going on two wheels, and we have had a wonderful time riding together. He is doing great, has way too much energy, and comes home ready for more when all I want is a cold drink and a shower.

    I started using "mapmyride" in the past couple weeks, and it is nice to just turn it on and ride. To continue toward my 600-mile goal for the season, (I hit 300 earlier this week), I set a goal there of 150 miles over the next 4 weeks. Since I'd ridden 6 of the past 7 days, I did not ride yesterday. Today I rode 16.25 miles. Didn't realize how hot it was, and had to stop to rest/hydrate a couple times on the way back, but it was a good ride. I like that MMR and MFP can link with each other and only have to enter info once.

    I am a 58-year-old grandmother, work full-time, love music, gardening, photography, my family, kitties and my bike.

    Sign me...Cj in Wheaton, IL
  • strassenkoenigin
    strassenkoenigin Posts: 259
    8.1 32 miles
    8.2 26 miles

    I can only ride very early in the morning because it is so hot, but I am aiming for at least 500 miles
  • strassenkoenigin
    strassenkoenigin Posts: 259
    8.3 23 miles
    it started raining and it looked like there were going to be some thunderstorms so I quit early. I was hoping for more.
  • Peloton73
    Peloton73 Posts: 148 Member
    Saw this site mentioned on a bike forum. An hour later here I am. I love goals and challenges so thought I'd join this thread to keep me accountable and to cheer others on.

    Goal for August is 300 miles (but secretly hoping for closer to 400).

    Aug 2: 18.3 miles @ 1:15:45
  • lemurcat12
    lemurcat12 Posts: 30,886 Member
    Hi, CJ in Wheaton. I'm in Chicago and have as one of my summer goals trying out more of the suburban paths. So far I've mainly done the North Shore Channel Trail, the North Branch Trail, and the Green Bay Trail, but the Prairie Path is high on my list of what to do next.
  • faugsu
    faugsu Posts: 330 Member
    CJ, you might want to try a padded gel cover for the inside bike. You've got nice trails in your area. You are lucky [of course your winters are major].

    8-1-14 20 miles
    8-2 25
    8-3 27 MTD 72
  • eaglelakebill
    eaglelakebill Posts: 120 Member
    August Goal 175 miles

    8/2 17.3 miles @ 13.7 mph for 76 minutes
    8/3 6.2 miles @ 16.1 mph for 23 minutes
    8/3 10.8 miles @ 12.7 mph for 51 minutes



    August Total: 34.3 miles
    Miles to Goal: 140.7

    Off to a good start!
  • veloman21
    veloman21 Posts: 418 Member
    Gorgeous day and perfect for a ride in the country.

    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

    MTD Totals

    114.5 miles ridden at 15.7 avg and 6,181 ft climbing

    Goals
    1,100 miles
    75,000 ft climbing
    14 mph avg
  • strassenkoenigin
    strassenkoenigin Posts: 259
    Gorgeous day and perfect for a ride in the country.

    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


    That is nearly half an Ironman. I wish I could have done it. But first it rained and now it is too hot.
  • Peloton73
    Peloton73 Posts: 148 Member
    Aug 2nd: 18.3
    Aug 3rd: 12.6
    MTD: 30.9
  • e_smith06
    e_smith06 Posts: 65 Member
    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

    Total: 70.1 miles
  • cowbellsandcoffee
    cowbellsandcoffee Posts: 2,975 Member
    Goal - 700+

    8/2 - 40.2
    8/3 - 31.7

    Remaining - 628.1
  • sajeffe
    sajeffe Posts: 850 Member
    8/3 - 1.3 miles at less than 10mph.


    MTD = 1.3 miles.
    Goal = 30.0 miles.
    Still need to ride = 28.7 miles.
  • dancingj2
    dancingj2 Posts: 4,572 Member
    Monthly goal 300
    Total so far 93.8

    8/1 - 13.4
    8/2 - 15.4
    8/3 - 65.0

    A great start to the month for me :)
  • jadelucywatson1
    jadelucywatson1 Posts: 32 Member
    I've not joined in with this challenge before, but use cyclemetre for my daily commute and other rides. Last month I rode a total of 180.64 miles, so I'm going to aim for 200 miles this month.

    Great to see so many cyclists here. Feel free to add me as a friend :)
  • m1xm0d3
    m1xm0d3 Posts: 1,576 Member
    Not sure I will beat out my 467 miles from last month but I will damn sure try.

    08/02 - 16.04 @ 15.2 mph

    MTD: 16.04
    Goal: 475
  • SingingSingleTracker
    SingingSingleTracker Posts: 1,866 Member
    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 Totals: 40.16 miles for a duration of 03:12:22

    ***August Goals = race well in mountain bike races on my calendar for the 3rd, 17th, 24th, and the big "50 miler" on the 31st. That's a lot of mountain bike racing for one month meaning I will have to taper and recover as best as possible this month to pull it off.
  • Hornsby
    Hornsby Posts: 10,322 Member
    Took a fall on some gravel Sunday morning :( Gonna be off the bike a few days.

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  • LauraHasABabyJack
    LauraHasABabyJack Posts: 629 Member
    I just saw this on the boards and would like to join. I started biking this spring to get ready for a tri and have been enjoying it enough to stick with it as cross training. I've been sick and injured and not able to do much the last couple weeks. Of course we've had perfect running and biking weather too. I'm looking forward to getting out again, likely tomorrow.
  • steffenson
    steffenson Posts: 312 Member
    08/01 - 62 miles @ 16.7mph w/ 2,800' climbing
    08/03 - 105 miles @ 15.9mph w 6,050' climbing


    August Total: 167miles and 8,850 feet of climbing

    Goal #1 for August
    Miles: 400
    Climbing: 20,000 feet

    I'm finally getting back in biking shape and have a couple vacation days in Aug so I'm hoping to hit my goal #1 early and get to strive for a goal #2.
  • wub726
    wub726 Posts: 45 Member
    New month with a modest goal of 350 miles on road and spin bike.

    August 4th: 18 miles


    Month Total: 18 miles

    Month Goal: 350 miles
  • addictedtoglitter
    addictedtoglitter Posts: 29 Member
    Too late to join? I just decided this weekend my goal would be to commute to work via bike 4/5 days each week. So my goal for August is 160 miles.
  • m1xm0d3
    m1xm0d3 Posts: 1,576 Member
    Too late to join? I just decided this weekend my goal would be to commute to work via bike 4/5 days each week. So my goal for August is 160 miles.

    Join in! I work 2 jobs so I commute to work every single day so I can get my riding in without losing time or exercise. 18-19 miles a day every day! Mother Nature has been gracious enough to have given my area some excellent riding conditions over the past few months. I hope the trend continues.
  • OPile
    OPile Posts: 104 Member
    I'm aiming for 500 miles this month.

    2nd August: 69.9 miles
    3rd August: 7.12 miles
    4th August: 24 miles

    MTD: 101.02 miles

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