August Cycling Challenge 2014

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  • ntime60
    ntime60 Posts: 7 Member
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    I'm up for a casual challenge. My average monthly since May has been 40 miles @ 10mph average.

    I would like to up that for the month to 100miles @ 11mph average.
  • vincelaccro
    vincelaccro Posts: 22 Member
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    2014/08/01 11,18 miles @ 14,3 mph

    I just had a flat tire when I was halfway so I pumped my tire made about 2-3 other miles at a slow pace
    to get to the nearest bike repair shop then walked the rest... today was a good day....
  • cowbellsandcoffee
    cowbellsandcoffee Posts: 2,975 Member
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    In. Going for 700+
  • dancingj2
    dancingj2 Posts: 4,572 Member
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    I am in again. I have really been getting lots of miles in:happy: . I almost made 350 last month so I will make that my goal for this month:smile:

    8/1 - 13.4
  • Hornsby
    Hornsby Posts: 10,322 Member
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    8.1.14 - 28.3 miles - 1:23:32 - 20.4mph
    8.2.14 - 18.9 miles - 0:56.05 - 20.3mph

    Totals: 47.3mi 2h 19m 384ft
  • jdawgs0314
    jdawgs0314 Posts: 34
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    I am in. This will be my first challenge on here. Wish me luck.

    01 Aug. 6.3 miles
  • faugsu
    faugsu Posts: 330 Member
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    8-1-14 20 miles
    8-2 25 MTD 45
  • OPile
    OPile Posts: 104 Member
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    I'm aiming for 500 miles this month.

    2nd August: 69.9 miles
  • SarahRuthRuns
    SarahRuthRuns Posts: 118 Member
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    I used to bike to work, when I worked closer to home. I now work too far away, and my bike has been sitting in the garage unused for about 2 years. I miss riding terribly!!

    I would love to join this in the hopes that it pushes me to find the time to get back out there.

    Shooting for 20 miles this month. Just a few miles each week to get me back out there. I will try and increase this in the following months, if all goes well. :)
  • steffenson
    steffenson Posts: 312 Member
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    08/01 - 62 miles @ 16.7mph w/ 2,800' climbing



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

    I'm finally getting back in biking shape and have some vacation days in Aug so I'm hoping to hit my goal #1 early and get to strive for a goal #2.
  • GiveMeCoffee
    GiveMeCoffee Posts: 3,556 Member
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    Love to join in this month.. Goal is 300 miles for August

    8/1 - 13 miles
  • 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!

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

    8/2 - 40.2

    Remaining - 659.8
  • veloman21
    veloman21 Posts: 418 Member
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    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
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    8/1 16.0 miles
    8/2 16.5 miles

    MTD 32.5
  • lemurcat12
    lemurcat12 Posts: 30,886 Member
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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

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