July Cycling Challenge
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"So sad compartively speaking . . .
2.5 miles
around 7-8mph
20 minutes"
No it's not! Everyone has to start somewhere and doing a little is a lot better than doing nothing at all! I only started riding a year ago in February and I only started out doing 5 or so miles.
Once I got stronger, it became a full-blown addiction. 0 -
Been cycling about 2 months. Best thing I have done fitness wise. Doing 25 to 30 miles on Saturdays and 12 to 15 on Tuesdays. Still going to gym too but the riding is the best part. I would like to see more people take it up.
I loathe going to the gym. I'd really just rather ride my bike until my legs fall off. 0 -
27.6 miles today, it was AWESOME
And the Odometer on my new bike now shows 100 miles
Nice job!0 -
Sunday, July 8, 2012. Weather conditions were very nice - cloud cover kept the temperature down and just some occansional light breezes.
Rode with my husband for 35.5 miles, in 2 hrs 13 minutes, average was 16 mph. I felt better than last Sunday (my last road ride) so I'm looking forward to next week!
Great to see new cyclists and returning cyclists here. We all have to start somewhere and this is a great way to burn calories!
Susan0 -
Today
16.6 miles
1.49 hours
Max speed - 27.9
Avg speed - 9.1
Calories burned - 1171
I'm sure most of you already use it but found an app today called Strava that tracks everything for you I find that really helpful.
Everyone keep up the good work!!0 -
Had to mow this afternoon so limited my ride this morning @ 6:30AM to just 70 minutes. 16 miles @ 14mph. Missed meeting my 100 mile per week goal mainly due to the weather. At my current weight I am not a very good hot weather rider. I hope to change that by this fall.0
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Yesterday I did 35.71 miles. Two stops to refill the water bottle. Average speed was 14.6, cadence goal was 80. Ride time was 2 hours, 27 minutes. My longest ride previously was just over 30. Calories burned per Polar FT40 = 1871.
I also got catcalled by a truck full of teenage boys and an old man at the gas station offered to "put a motor on that thing" as he pointed to my bike. (He had seen me riding into town about 10 miles north)
Unfortunately, I didn't handle the heat well. I got home and slept for about 45 minutes, then just lounged for quite a while, ate dinner alone about an hour after the family finished. But the burn today feels soooooo good...... 0 -
So sad compartively speaking . . .
2.5 miles
around 7-8mph
20 minutes
When I started, that was a good ride for me, too! You did great!0 -
I still feel pretty new to this whole cycling thing. So here we are in month 2. I hope to see old faces and new. Let's get on those Bikes, whether you're just starting out (like me:blushing: ) or are an old (or young) pro! Feel free to track miles, minutes, speed, rpm, whatever will get you on your bike, and on this thread.:happy:
Count me in! I am completely addicted to spinning classes. Never paid that much attention to miles but I believe in 50-60 mins it's anywhere from 20 -22 miles. I do classes at least 3 times a week sometimes 4-5. I will set a goal of 90 miles a week. Now do I just come back here weekly and report or what? Good luck everyone!! 
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Too many responded to quote, but I wanted to say THANK YOU to everyone for your encouragement!!
Reading your updates gives me hope! I read about RAGBRAI as a kid and have always wanted to do it, and I've always been more interested in cycling than running.
Once I 'graduate' to outside riding, I'll need some help with the gears aspect of it too - I grew up in South Florida with NO hills, and now live in a VERY hilly place.
Tonight:
30 minutes
RPM {avg} 9-10!! I even got it up to 12.3 for a few seconds!!
4.75 miles!!
Yay for improvement!0 -
Sun July 1st - 75 min biking
Weds Jul 4th - 45 min biking (Total 130min)
Sat Jul 7th - 75 min biking (Total 205mim)
Sun Jul 8th - 30min biking (total 235min)0 -
no ride today 07/08/20120
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Too many responded to quote, but I wanted to say THANK YOU to everyone for your encouragement!!
Reading your updates gives me hope! I read about RAGBRAI as a kid and have always wanted to do it, and I've always been more interested in cycling than running.
Once I 'graduate' to outside riding, I'll need some help with the gears aspect of it too - I grew up in South Florida with NO hills, and now live in a VERY hilly place.
Tonight:
30 minutes
RPM {avg} 9-10!! I even got it up to 12.3 for a few seconds!!
4.75 miles!!
Yay for improvement!
That's awesome! You'll be shocked to look back and see how much you improved in just a little time! :-)0 -
5.34 miles
11.51 mph
27.50 minutes...
3rd time out.. yay!0 -
July 1: 4 miles
July 3: 8 miles
July 5: 8 miles
July 6: 13 miles
July 8: 8 miles
Month to date: 41 miles
Goal for July: 200 miles
On my way
Happy trails everyone!!0 -
Only 61 miles this past week. On vacation Wed-Sun this week so another low mileage week. :sad:0
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Today 17 miles
this week 28 miles
this month 63 miles 0 -
July 1: 4 miles
July 3: 8 miles
July 5: 8 miles
July 6: 13 miles
July 8: 8 miles
Month to date: 41 miles
Goal for July: 200 miles
On my way
Happy trails everyone!!
Great consistency. You will make the 200 miles.0 -
9.4 miles tonight, not many miles or much speed but the great thing about it is I got my wife to air up her tires and come with me. I was really happy about that!!!0
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9.4 miles tonight, not many miles or much speed but the great thing about it is I got my wife to air up her tires and come with me. I was really happy about that!!!
Kudos!0 -
Tonight:
11 miles
48 minutes
645 calories
72 miles month to date0 -
I'm feeling a little blue tonight. I got a bad sunburn over the weekend and it had hurt too much to go out in the sun. This morning I was feeling a little better so I went out and mowed my yard. That 2 hours in the sun caused my sunburn to blister, even covered by my T shirt. So, no rides for me over the last few days.0
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would like to join your group!0
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Not sure what the cycling challenge is or how to join but would love to find out. Just got back on my bike after some random health problems and trying to make up some lost ground. I hope to bike around 1500miles to the beach next spring so open to any challenges0
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would like to join your group!
The more the merrier. Welcome.0 -
Not sure what the cycling challenge is or how to join but would love to find out. Just got back on my bike after some random health problems and trying to make up some lost ground. I hope to bike around 1500miles to the beach next spring so open to any challenges
I did not start the challenge, but there are no hard and fast rules. We have road warriors like myself and others who are just getting their fix geared bikes out of the garage, airing their tires, and hopping on them for the first time in a long time. There are no set goals everyone just posts what they feel like posting- distance, time, speed, or whatever.
The idea from the challenge is to get folks active and cycling is one of the ways to accomplish that. Welcome aboard.0 -
Today 37 miles july total 220, no special goal. Due to knee injury it is the only sports I can do. I try to do 2 hours at a time and 15 mph.0
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Welcome to new members! CricketKate, so sorry about your sunburn!
Today was a spin class for me: 85 minutes, 31 miles. It was a really good class.
Date Activity Miles Time (minutes)
1-Jul Road Bike 30 120
3-Jul Spin Class 30 80
5-Jul Spin Class 28 75
7-Jul Spin Class 26 72
8-Jul Road Bike 35.5 133
10-Jul Spin Class 31 85
Happy Pedaling everyone!
Susan0 -
Date Activity Miles Time
1-Jul Road Bike 14.65 1h:17m
2-Jul Road Bike 14.42 1h:13m
3-Jul Road Bike 20.58 1h:36m
4-Jul Road Bike 24.61 2h:06m
5-Jul Road Bike 22.06 1h:51m
6-Jul Road Bike 14.78 1h:14m
8-Jul Road Bike 33.93 2h:10m (New Trek Road Bike - LOVE IT!)
9-Jul Road Bike 09.50 0h:43m
So far = 154.53 miles
Month goal = 450 miles
I am using Endmondo (www.endmondo.com - Rachel Dawn Pozworski) to track cycling. What app is anyone else using?0 -
Date Activity Miles Time
1-Jul Road Bike 14.65 1h:17m
2-Jul Road Bike 14.42 1h:13m
3-Jul Road Bike 20.58 1h:36m
4-Jul Road Bike 24.61 2h:06m
5-Jul Road Bike 22.06 1h:51m
6-Jul Road Bike 14.78 1h:14m
8-Jul Road Bike 33.93 2h:10m (New Trek Road Bike - LOVE IT!)
9-Jul Road Bike 9.50 43m
I am using Endmondo (www.endmondo.com - Rachel Dawn Pozworski) to track cycling. What app is anyone else using?
Pedalmybike.com is where I track mine.
PS. Congrats on the new wheels!!0
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