July Cycling Challenge

CDGolden
CDGolden Posts: 343 Member
edited September 29 in Fitness and Exercise
July 2011 Cycling Challenge

Well with le Tour de France right around the corner, thinking a little challenge for ourselves would be fun.

This is open to anyone, beginners or advanced riders, as long as you are riding a unicycle, bicycle or tricycle (recumbent riders are also welcome ).

Weather you track distance or minutes, set a goal for yourself, something that will push you a little more than normal and post it up. Making it public for just a bit more accountability.

Once you have set your goal, follow up daily or weekly with the current distance or hours as well as your totals month to date.

Ex: 87 miles this week…..145 miles month to date
2 hours today……..23 hours this month

If you like the idea of a tracker, you can create one at www.tickerfactory.com

Chris
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  • samcee
    samcee Posts: 307
    Love this idea! I'm aiming to cycle as much as I can before winter comes. I'll have to plan my goals so bumping this thread for later.
  • TamTamLove88
    TamTamLove88 Posts: 62
    :flowerforyou: This sounds like fun! I'm gonna give it a try!:wink:
  • CDGolden
    CDGolden Posts: 343 Member
    Doh, I suppose I should set my own goal for the Month.

    350 miles for this month.
  • AlwaysWanderer
    AlwaysWanderer Posts: 641 Member
    Doh, I suppose I should set my own goal for the Month.

    350 miles for this month.
    Huh? 350 miles? Are you nuts?!
    Alright, I'll beat you. 400 miles this month. :bigsmile:
  • bstamps12
    bstamps12 Posts: 1,184
    Well, way to make me feel like the amateur I am to cycling :ohwell: ....but my goal is 100 miles for the month.

    It's fair to say I am obsessed with Le Tour (my dad lives and breathes cycling) so maybe I'll get inspired to do even more. I only have a MTB for now so that slows me down some, but I ride my dad's road bike when I visit my parents, so I'll have to get in as many miles then as possible.
  • CDGolden
    CDGolden Posts: 343 Member
    Well, way to make me feel like the amateur I am to cycling :ohwell: ....but my goal is 100 miles for the month.

    It's fair to say I am obsessed with Le Tour (my dad lives and breathes cycling) so maybe I'll get inspired to do even more. I only have a MTB for now so that slows me down some, but I ride my dad's road bike when I visit my parents, so I'll have to get in as many miles then as possible.

    Amateur, whatever, you rode 87 miles last month. I think 100 miles is a great goal, in addition to your running and swimming, you will be set for your next TRI.
  • CDGolden
    CDGolden Posts: 343 Member
    Nice ride this morning


    32 miles.....32 miles total for July
  • bstamps12
    bstamps12 Posts: 1,184
    Whoa where is everyone?

    I just got in my first ride for the month. I can't believe it has been a whole week! It was getting dark on my way back and OMG I forgot about the bugs that come out at night. I had to breathe through my nose to keep them out of my mouth! Any solutions? Or just don't ride at night?

    10 Miles tonight....10 Miles total for the month, 90 miles to go for me!
  • CDGolden
    CDGolden Posts: 343 Member
    and an update...

    28 miles this week......60 miles for the month


    @bstamps12..I like riding in the evenings, half of my riding is now after dark, clear lens in the glasses and in though the nose and blow out of the mouth if the bugs are really bad...
  • AlwaysWanderer
    AlwaysWanderer Posts: 641 Member
    I forgot to log... Saturday 51 miles, Monday 28, Today 25 ... total miles to date this month :104 miles. 296 miles to go! :bigsmile:
  • CDGolden
    CDGolden Posts: 343 Member
    And a couple more miles

    July 9th...23 miles for a total of 83 for the month.

    267 miles to go
  • CDGolden
    CDGolden Posts: 343 Member
    Sunday July 10

    32 miles today with 115 for the month.......235 to go
  • AlwaysWanderer
    AlwaysWanderer Posts: 641 Member
    33 miles on saturday, 18 miles today , total to date 145, 255 to go! gotta get a move on!
  • CDGolden
    CDGolden Posts: 343 Member
    Monday 11th with some more miles


    31 miles with 146 for the month......

    204 to go for my months goal
  • bstamps12
    bstamps12 Posts: 1,184
    You guys are awesome getting in so many miles!

    Yesterday I got 17 miles for a total of 27 for the month

    73 miles to go for my goal!
  • bstamps12
    bstamps12 Posts: 1,184
    17.5 miles this morning in a light rain that felt so good compared to the usual 106-109 degree weather here!

    Brings me to 44.5 miles for the month with 55.5 left to go!
  • CDGolden
    CDGolden Posts: 343 Member
    Good Job...bstamps12, just about half way there and half way though the month..keep it up.



    I can add some more miles also

    July 13th.....31 miles with 177 for the month and 173 miles to go
  • bstamps12
    bstamps12 Posts: 1,184
    Very impressive from all of you guys!

    Did a short 8.5 miles last night before I ran.

    Takes me to 53 miles for the month so 47 left to go!
  • bstamps12
    bstamps12 Posts: 1,184
    11 miles yesterday. Total 64 for the month with 36 left to go.
  • CDGolden
    CDGolden Posts: 343 Member
    July 20th.....36 miles with 213 for the month ......and 137 miles to go
  • bstamps12
    bstamps12 Posts: 1,184
    7/20: Easy 6 mi after my swim total 70 mi for the month with 30 left to go.
  • CDGolden
    CDGolden Posts: 343 Member
    Miles for July 21st

    19 miles with 232 for the month ......and 118 miles to go

    7/20: Easy 6 mi after my swim total 70 mi for the month with 30 left to go.


    Good Job, your goal is well within reach
  • CDGolden
    CDGolden Posts: 343 Member
    And some more miles

    July 23-24

    62 miles with 294 for the month.....56 miles to go...
  • CDGolden
    CDGolden Posts: 343 Member
    Getting close

    Tuesday 26th.....35 miles with 329 for the month....only 21 miles to go
  • zornig
    zornig Posts: 336 Member
    It's hard to keep track of the multiple July challenges! I'm also aiming for 400 miles this month--gonna be a stretch as I'm packing up my whole live to move across the country. But I think I can eke out my last 80 miles before the end of the week.
  • bstamps12
    bstamps12 Posts: 1,184
    12 mile ride today...82 total for the month with 18 left to go!
  • nerdieprofessor
    nerdieprofessor Posts: 512 Member
    I just saw this, CD. I should figure out what I've done in July so far. I do know I've done more miles in July than in any other month this year and a good chunk of last year. :o)
  • CDGolden
    CDGolden Posts: 343 Member
    Doh, I suppose I should set my own goal for the Month.

    350 miles for this month.


    Friday 29th.....22 miles with 351 for the month.....

    and that puts me over by 1 with 2 days left
  • bstamps12
    bstamps12 Posts: 1,184
    Short 5.5 mile ride on Friday and long 20.7 mi ride today brings me to 108.2 miles for the month, 8.2 miles over my goal. Wow, that was pretty hard. You guys are amazing...WTG on 351 CDGolden!!!!
  • CDGolden
    CDGolden Posts: 343 Member
    And for the cherry on top.

    65 miles for Sat/Sun....for a total of 416 for the Month of July.

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    Way to go bstamps12....108 is great in addition to your walking/running and swimming....keep it going.

    Chris
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