August Cycling Challenge: 150 miles, 1 month

zornig

This is month #2 of the Cycling Challenge. Many of us set our own goals for the month, but 150 is a good place to start for someone who's getting started and wants encouragement. Feel free to set your own goal in terms of mileage, but make sure to check in regularly so we can congratulate each other on achieving those goals.

My goal for this month is 450 miles. Good luck everybody!

ecmcnamee

Wow ... 450 miles! That's awesome. I'm down for trying for the 150 ...

Lanfear

Right!!!

I'm up for this this month, I didn't quite get there last month (think I did 138!) but I am determined that I will get there in August!!

Count me in - do we just update on this thread as we go? I will prob do it weekly and I will have it on my signature trackie as well

slim_photographer

I'm in.
Last month I logged 140 miles.
I think 150 is a reasonable goal for me.

Pam3

wow 450 awesome.....i just ended july with 117.5(they're spinning miles does it count?)...im up for the challenge

Pam3

wow 450 awesome.....i just ended july with 117.5(they're spinning miles does it count?)...im up for the challenge

zornig

wow 450 awesome.....i just ended july with 117.5(they're spinning miles does it count?)...im up for the challenge

If it involves wheels, pedals, and miles, it counts! At least in my book.

henney16

I am in for 250 this month. I did 323 in July, but was on vacation which gave me more flexibility and time to ride. Work it starting to pick back up, so I'd be happy if I hit the 250 mark. Good luck everyone!

-Dave

mattellis2

tag to update later!

llbird

New bike will be ready on Wednesday. What kind of device are you all using to measure the miles you're riding? Just looking for something inexpensive until I can get the bike mount part for my Garmin FR60 which may be a while to order here in Canada.

mattellis2

i've been using this for a few days. distance calculated seems to be pretty close to my bike's computer.

http://www.mapmyride.com/my_home/

TDSeest

I rode 18.5 miles this morning, for a total of 18.5 miles for August. My goal for the month is 750 miles.

bbbbb33333

I'm in. I kind fo spit between running, biking and swimming. I am training for a mini triatheon (first one that I am doing alone...prevously was the biking leg of a team) in about 3 weeks. So, I will shoot for the 150 mi.

Today I did 11.36miles. Total on ticker below.

Somnifac

I'm in. 600+ miles this month.

Pam3

:flowerforyou:

Pam3

:flowerforyou:

bbbbb33333

I'm in. 600+ miles this month.

Now you're just showing off...

mattellis2

18.4 miles in 71 minutes for me tonight.

TDSeest

I rode 18.5 miles this morning, and 15.75 miles tonight, for a total of 34 miles for the day.

Good riding, everyone else...

CDGolden

New bike will be ready on Wednesday. What kind of device are you all using to measure the miles you're riding? Just looking for something inexpensive until I can get the bike mount part for my Garmin FR60 which may be a while to order here in Canada.

If the FR60 is simply a watch and you want to mount it to the bike vs. wearing it on your wrist, you can get the foam insulation for water pipes which will fit nicely around your handle bars and then mount the watch to it.

TDSeest

Short ride this morning; only 9 miles. 44 for the month. Have to head to the hospital two hours away where my dad has been hospitalized, after he went into shock from hemorrhaging last night. They will try to determine the cause today. This will probably effect my riding schedule for the month...

Lanfear

Short ride this morning; only 9 miles. 44 for the month. Have to head to the hospital two hours away where my dad has been hospitalized, after he went into shock from hemorrhaging last night. They will try to determine the cause today. This will probably effect my riding schedule for the month...

Sorry to hear your news - fingers crossed that everything is OK.

dmeyne

Yeah!! More bike riding!! My goal is less than July, since I'm returning to work next week, but hopefully I will surpass it and will be able to increase it. And hopefully the heat/humidity will fall and it won't be so hard to get motivated to get out and pedal!

zornig

Short ride this morning; only 9 miles. 44 for the month. Have to head to the hospital two hours away where my dad has been hospitalized, after he went into shock from hemorrhaging last night. They will try to determine the cause today. This will probably effect my riding schedule for the month...

Sorry to hear about your dad. I hope he recovers quickly.

Pam3

hey all

todays total was 21 miles....:flowerforyou:

6Alsmom

My goal for this month will be 300 miles.

Aug 1st = 15
Aug 2nd = 15

carbonboy

My goal for August is 1000 miles. No, I'm not showing off...it's all relative. Any extra motivation I can get is helpful. Good luck to everyone with your goals. IMHO cycling is the best exercise there is. I've been riding and racing for 30+ years.

mattellis2

carbonboy,

what kind of bike do you have, and what is your average speed? i am relatively new to road biking and just curious.

carbonboy

Hi mattellis2,

I currently ride a Specialized Tarmac SL Pro.

My ride to work is about 19 miles each way and it takes me about an hour. But there are a lot of street lights, and a lot of rolling hills.

Then on the weekends I usually do two rides of about 50 miles each. We do a lot of mountain passes so our average is usually in the 18 mph range.

It's a wonderful sport, just let me know if you have any other questions.

~Tim

zornig

My goal for August is 1000 miles. No, I'm not showing off...it's all relative. Any extra motivation I can get is helpful. Good luck to everyone with your goals. IMHO cycling is the best exercise there is. I've been riding and racing for 30+ years.

Wow, that is INTENSE. How much time do you spend on the bike per week? Do you ride an indoor trainer as well?

dothompson

I'm in, I'll try for 200.

I'm not off to a good start however, I intended to ride to work today and went out in the garage to find a stupid flat. I ended up driving today.