September Cycling Challenge - 150 + Miles, 1 month
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In my group ride tonight I pulled a paceline for .5 miles at 23 mph. And then of course got dropped off the back of the line! But hey, I felt pretty hardcore for about 2 minutes there.
I'm with carbonboy on this one, unless your real name is Fabian Cancellara or Tony Martin, dragging the bunch along for half a mile at a time is always going to be a killer. I do agree, it's great fun to hear all the wheels rumbling along behind you, but in a chain-gang, it's all about through-and-off, not through and off-the-back :laugh:0 -
In my group ride tonight I pulled a paceline for .5 miles at 23 mph. And then of course got dropped off the back of the line! But hey, I felt pretty hardcore for about 2 minutes there.
Half mile is a long pull. Pull off sooner and you'll have enough left to tuck back in at the back of the pack. But I know it can be fun to sit at the front for a while.
Those were actually short pulls! Earlier in the ride people were pulling for miles at a time. I think I even pulled for about 3 miles on a particularly busy stretch of road, but I was only going 19-20 mph and we were only about 10 miles into the whole ride so I still had the energy. 23 mph is just really out of my pace range, particularly if I'm not drafting. But it's nice to know I can do it at least for a decent length interval. As they say: the only way to get faster is to go faster.0 -
you guys and gals blow me away. i ride alone, and have never been with a group. i thought i was doing ok, running about 17.5 mph or so. >20 mph for a sustained amount of time would kill me!0
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09/10 - Participated in Day 1 - Missouri MS150, Century Bike Ride 102 mi. in 5 hours, averaged 19.8 mph
09/11 - Participated in Day 2 - Missouri MS150 Bike Ride, 75 mile route (actual mileage was 83), avg pace was 18.6 -- the day had a lot more hills to climb
If I can lose another 10 pounds maybe I'll treat myself to a sweet new light-weight bike. I want to eventually average > 20 mph for a century ride.
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09/10 - Participated in Day 1 - Missouri MS150, Century Bike Ride 102 mi. in 5 hours, averaged 19.8 mph
09/11 - Participated in Day 2 - Missouri MS150 Bike Ride, 75 mile route (actual mileage was 83), avg pace was 18.6 -- the day had a lot more hills to climb
If I can lose another 10 pounds maybe I'll treat myself to a sweet new light-weight bike. I want to eventually average > 20 mph for a century ride.
That's great! Although I hate to be the one to tell you that if you rode 102 mile in 5 hours then you already beat a 20 mph pace!0 -
It rained in the afternoon so I was not sure I get out but did 7 miles after dinner bringing my total to 114
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week 1 42.2
week 2:143.4
september:185.6
week 3: 25.8// 15.2//0 -
144.4
Should get my goal tomorrow. And a good thing. I have been craving rest and tater tot casserole!
Kidding of course. Except the tater tot casserole part.0 -
In my group ride tonight I pulled a paceline for .5 miles at 23 mph. And then of course got dropped off the back of the line! But hey, I felt pretty hardcore for about 2 minutes there.
LOL !! I know that feeling oh too well. Keep trying. The more you chase the less you'll get dropped.0 -
I GOT A BIKE!!!! IM STARTING TOMORROW!!!! YIPPEEE!!
Yeah!! You will love it!0 -
In my group ride tonight I pulled a paceline for .5 miles at 23 mph. And then of course got dropped off the back of the line! But hey, I felt pretty hardcore for about 2 minutes there.
Half mile is a long pull. Pull off sooner and you'll have enough left to tuck back in at the back of the pack. But I know it can be fun to sit at the front for a while.
Those were actually short pulls! Earlier in the ride people were pulling for miles at a time. I think I even pulled for about 3 miles on a particularly busy stretch of road, but I was only going 19-20 mph and we were only about 10 miles into the whole ride so I still had the energy. 23 mph is just really out of my pace range, particularly if I'm not drafting. But it's nice to know I can do it at least for a decent length interval. As they say: the only way to get faster is to go faster.
I'm definitely with the others that shorter pulls are ideal. However, I am also of the opinion that taking the front at your pace is acceptable as long as the others understand their responsibility to pull through if you begin to slow or their momentum outpaces you. But keep in mind that anybody who pulls for miles is being inconsiderate of the other riders. I would definitely holler our “Rotate!” or even push through and sweep them off the front. It is great to hear your stories. Go get me some more!0 -
After 38 today I'm at 396 for the month. See yall soon I hope.0
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I GOT A BIKE!!!! IM STARTING TOMORROW!!!! YIPPEEE!!
Yeah!! You will love it!
That's really GREAT!!
I got my bike about 2 months ago and it was one of the best things I ever ever did
I lurrrrrrrrve it!0 -
And in other news it was another 12km of commuting for me today. Sailing past cars is really just the best0
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I will join this and aim for 200. 0
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[1st] = 6miles - work commute
[2nd] = 9miles - work commute plus cycle around town at lunchtime
[3rd] = 0 - ill
[4th] = 0 - ill
[5th] = 0 - ill
[6th] = 0 - ill
[7th] = 6miles - work commute
[8th] = 6miles - work commute
[9th] = 9miles - work commute plus cycle around town at lunchtime
[10th] = 22miles - cycle to nearby Abingdon for a baby shower/picnic. Cycle to pub in evening
[11th] = 25miles - Cycletta South race
[12th] = 0 - rest day
[13th] = 6miles - work commute
[14th] = 6miles - work commute
[15th] = 6miles - work commute
=Total so far = 101miles0 -
After 38 today I'm at 396 for the month. See yall soon I hope.
Awesome! I aspire to the kind of mileage you and Carbonboy do.0 -
I had to take a day off the bike yesterday. My body can always tell when it's had enough and I'm overtraining. So this morning I felt spry again and made one of my fastest commutes to work. It pays to rest every now and then.0
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week 1 42.2
week 2:143.4
september:185.6
week 3: 25.8// 15.2// 16.3//0 -
09/10 - Participated in Day 1 - Missouri MS150, Century Bike Ride 102 mi. in 5 hours, averaged 19.8 mph
09/11 - Participated in Day 2 - Missouri MS150 Bike Ride, 75 mile route (actual mileage was 83), avg pace was 18.6 -- the day had a lot more hills to climb
If I can lose another 10 pounds maybe I'll treat myself to a sweet new light-weight bike. I want to eventually average > 20 mph for a century ride.
That's great! Although I hate to be the one to tell you that if you rode 102 mile in 5 hours then you already beat a 20 mph pace!
LOL, I know, I just want an excuse to get a new bike...I caught a bad case of bike envy that weekend. ;-) I rounded down to 5 hours, I actually crossed the finish at 5:120 -
Rode 21 tonight; 194 miles for the month.
Keep the pedals moving...0 -
Still making progress past goal for this month...
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I had to take a day off the bike yesterday. My body can always tell when it's had enough and I'm overtraining. So this morning I felt spry again and made one of my fastest commutes to work. It pays to rest every now and then.
Super important I think. I took a bit over a week off after my century back in July--more out of psychological fatigue than physical--and when I got back on the bike I was faster and felt really strong. I think it's also important to switch things up sometimes work on distance, sometimes on speed, sometimes on hills or whatever.0 -
1/9/2011 - 24.39Km - (15.16 miles) - local loop out of the front door, warm, sunny, gentle breeze
2/9/2011 - 24.39Km - total 48.78Km (30.32 miles) - as above to the metre!
4/9/2011 - 17.96Km - total 66.74Km (41.48 miles) - short local loop in the rain before dinner.
5/9/2011 - 24.42Km - total 91.19Km (56.65 miles) - blowing a hoolie out there think my extra 30m was side to side in the wind!
6/9/2011 - 24.45km - total 115.64Km (71.84 miles) - horrible, horrible static bike stress testing for my knee injury at hospital - 5 minute warmup and warmdown, with a 10 mile "Keep it at 400+watts" in the middle... Yuk! Then, just for good measure, they stick 3 big needles in my knee, and can't give me any results for a couple of days... I've been happier :grumble:
8/9/2011 - 24.42Km - total 140.06Km (87.01 miles) - normal local loop taking it steady to break my knee in gently
9/9/2011 - 17.96Km - total 158.02km (98.17 miles) - short loop - Dad's birthday today, & need to buy a present for him
10/9/2011 - 24.38Km - total 182.40km (113.32 miles) - normal loop - fiendishly windy.
16/9/2011 - 17.65Km - total 200.05km (124.29 miles) - local ride on MTB
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week 1 42.2
week 2:143.4
september:185.6
week 3: 25.8// 15.2// 16.3// 24.0//0 -
Half the month down, and I'm close to being on track (I finished yesterday with 485). Still on track for 1000 though.
Looks like everyone is doing great against their goals.0 -
Rode 22 miles today; now have 216 miles for September.0
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Rode 22 miles today; now have 216 miles for September.
Nice job!0 -
15 more for me this afternoon. 148.6 for the month.0
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I'm almost at 150 now so count me in for 312.5 (500km)
Just past the half way point and I'm only at 228km, this is going to be a bit of a push, I think I must have got my math a little confused. Oh well shall push on0
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