August Cycling Challenge

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  • ModoVincere
    ModoVincere Posts: 530 Member
    20 minuites of 190 watts on the trainer this evening. Mileage of 5.5 miles.
    Brings the Aug total to 32 miles.

    1 hour spinnerval dvd on the trainer today...15 miles.
    Total Aug. mileage so far 47 miles.
  • CricketKate
    CricketKate Posts: 3,657 Member
    Some help is very much needed, My Dear Cycling Friends.

    What kind of bike do you have? I purchased my bike at Target around Mother's Day. I blindly purchase a cheap (in every sense of the word) bike because, after not cycling since I was a kid, I didn't know how much I would use it. After having endless problems with it, I returned it to the store today. Now I am bereft and a little gun shy. Money is, unfortunately, something that needs to be considered, but I want a bike that I can rely on. Any suggestions?
  • TheBigYin
    TheBigYin Posts: 5,686 Member
    Training diary from start of the year says 500km for August - so we'll call it 300 miles again...

    1/8/2012 - 30.14 miles - http://connect.garmin.com/activity/205412607
    2/8/2012 - 30.06 miles - http://connect.garmin.com/activity/205774024
    3/8/2012 - rest day
    4/8/2012 - 29.96 miles - http://connect.garmin.com/activity/206479140
    5/8/2012 - 65.42 miles - http://connect.garmin.com/activity/206858353
    6/8/2012 - 20.19 miles - http://connect.garmin.com/activity/207360483
    7/8/201 - rest day
    8/8/2012 - 29.98 miles - http://connect.garmin.com/activity/208120247
    9/8/2012 - 30.13 miles - http://connect.garmin.com/activity/208471727
    10/8/2012 - 30.15 miles - http://connect.garmin.com/activity/208810568
    12/8/2012 - 36.44 miles - http://connect.garmin.com/activity/209533667

    total 302.37 miles



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  • TheBigYin
    TheBigYin Posts: 5,686 Member
    Some help is very much needed, My Dear Cycling Friends.

    What kind of bike do you have? I purchased my bike at Target around Mother's Day. I blindly purchase a cheap (in every sense of the word) bike because, after not cycling since I was a kid, I didn't know how much I would use it. After having endless problems with it, I returned it to the store today. Now I am bereft and a little gun shy. Money is, unfortunately, something that needs to be considered, but I want a bike that I can rely on. Any suggestions?

    Cheapest way to get a decent bike (assuming you're not a bike enthusiast who can just buy it in bits from fleabay/junkshops) is normally to go to a good local bike shop, explain your situation, and ask if they have any bikes that they've taken in PX and are selling second hand, or if they know anyone in the local bike fraternity who may have a old bike they're looking to get rid of.
  • dancingj2
    dancingj2 Posts: 4,572 Member
    Daily goal 15
    Daily avg. 14.6
    Monthly goal 400
    Total so far 175.7

    8/1 - 10.0
    8/2 - 16.0
    8/3 - 11.3
    8/4 - 62.0
    8/5 - 15.3
    8/6 - 0.0
    8/7 - 4.0
    8/8 - 0.0
    8/9 - 0.0
    8/10 - 15.1
    8/11 - 24.2
    8/12 - 17.8

    Some of my miles today were in the rain which was not as much fun :(
  • dancingj2
    dancingj2 Posts: 4,572 Member
    Some help is very much needed, My Dear Cycling Friends.

    What kind of bike do you have? I purchased my bike at Target around Mother's Day. I blindly purchase a cheap (in every sense of the word) bike because, after not cycling since I was a kid, I didn't know how much I would use it. After having endless problems with it, I returned it to the store today. Now I am bereft and a little gun shy. Money is, unfortunately, something that needs to be considered, but I want a bike that I can rely on. Any suggestions?

    I would suggest looking on Craigs list. I have heard some people say they have gotten some nice bikes inexpensively there.

    You could also try asking friends or family if they have a bike they do not use anymore that you could borrow.

    If you wanted a new bike it seems a decent new bike starts at about $250 at bike store
  • loadsandloads
    loadsandloads Posts: 353 Member
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    Happy to be over half way! Hope to do more riding this week!
  • laur4369
    laur4369 Posts: 39 Member

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  • TDSeest
    TDSeest Posts: 1,089 Member
    Goal for August - 700 Miles

    08/01 - 1 Hour 11 Minutes - 14.78 Miles - 1067 Calories - 12.45 MPH Ave - 97 Feet Ascent
    08/01 - 1 Hour 18 Minutes - 15.33 Miles - 1195 Calories - 11.76 MPH Ave - 176 Feet Ascent
    08/02 - 1 Hour 10 Minutes - 14.55 Miles - 1023 Calories - 12.44 MPH Ave - 52 Feet Ascent
    08/03 - 2 Hours 32 MInutes - 29.47 Miles - 2398 Calories - 11.67 MPH Ave - 311 Feet Ascent
    08/05 - 1 Hour 43 Minutes - 20.74 Miles - 1562 Calories - 12.03 MPH Ave - 37 Feet Ascent
    08/06 - 1 Hour 10 Minutes - 14.43 Miles - 1076 Calories - 12.37 MPH Ave - 87 Feet Ascent
    08/06 - 1 Hour 29 Minutes - 15.72 Miles - 1282 Calories - 10.59 MPH Ave - 151 Feet Ascent
    08/07 - 1 Hour 23 Minutes - 17.86 Miles - 1363 Calories - 12.88 MPH Ave - 67 Feet Ascent
    08/08 - 2 Hours 04 Minutes - 25.81 Miles - 1990 Calories - 12.49 MPH Ave - 44 Feet Ascent
    08/10 - 3 Hours 40 Minutes - 53.36 Miles - 3652 Calories - 14.59 MPH Ave - 267 Feet Ascent
    08/12 - 1 Hour 57 Minutes - 25.03 Miles - 1863 Calories - 12.86 MPH Ave - 162 Feet Ascent

    Totals - 19 Hours 37 Minutes - 247.09 Miles - 18470 Calories - 12.59 MPH Ave - 1450 Feet Ascent

    Miles remaining to goal: 472.91
  • njfitnessgirl
    njfitnessgirl Posts: 281
    Did my first bike ride with DH this morning.

    8/1 12 miles in 55 minutes
    8/5 15 miles in 73 minutes
    8/8 9 miles in 43 minutes
    8/11 15 miles in 71 minutes
    8/12 15 miles in 73 minutes

    Total 66 miles
  • Gapwedge01
    Gapwedge01 Posts: 494
    29 today.
    187 month to date.








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  • Gapwedge01
    Gapwedge01 Posts: 494
    Some help is very much needed, My Dear Cycling Friends.

    What kind of bike do you have? I purchased my bike at Target around Mother's Day. I blindly purchase a cheap (in every sense of the word) bike because, after not cycling since I was a kid, I didn't know how much I would use it. After having endless problems with it, I returned it to the store today. Now I am bereft and a little gun shy. Money is, unfortunately, something that needs to be considered, but I want a bike that I can rely on. Any suggestions?

    I would suggest looking on Craigs list. I have heard some people say they have gotten some nice bikes inexpensively there.



    You could also try asking friends or family if they have a bike they do not use anymore that you could borrow.

    If you wanted a new bike it seems a decent new bike starts at about $250 at bike store



    Stay away from the big box stores and go to a local bike shop. They may work with you on price and a payment plan. Plus they should fit you properly and offer service after the sale.
  • Kowent
    Kowent Posts: 40 Member
    August 8--8 miles Saltsburg PA to Slickville PA
    August 12 --36 miles Connellsville PA to Ohiopyle PA
    Total 44 miles
    Goal 150 miles
    106 miles to go
  • Kowent
    Kowent Posts: 40 Member
    My husband an I both bought ours on Craig's list after struggling for months with schwinns from Walmart. I would recommend what is called a comfort bike. We now own Diamondback bikes. They are not expensive and look similar to a mountain bike but as soon as you get one you will notice the position of the pedals makes it a dream to ride.
  • cpaman87
    cpaman87 Posts: 193 Member
    Saturday 8/4 40 miles.
    Monday 8/6 30 miles.
    Sunday 8/12 42 miles.
  • andrewlazenby
    andrewlazenby Posts: 151
    Fri 08/10/12 05:42 AM
    Aug 1 - 27 miles
    Aug 2 - 26 miles - aug 3 planned rest day
    Aug 3 - Rest Day
    Aug 4 - 70 miles
    Aug 5 - 17 miles - storm with lightening cut our planned route short
    Aug 6 - 35 miles -Round trip commute to work - recovery pace
    Aug 7 - rest day
    Aug 8 - 30 miles
    Aug 9 - 35 miles
    Aug 10 - Rest day
    Aug 11 - 63 miles
    Aug 12 - 48 miles

    Total for aug: 351 miles

    Next scheduled rest day on Wed... We will see how it goes.
  • Mac247
    Mac247 Posts: 57
    pixel.gifpixel.gifDistance pixel.gif Avg. Speed
    8/5 pixel.gif21.8 mi. pixel.gif 9.9 mph
    8/7 pixel.gif12.7 mi. pixel.gif 9.6 mph
    8/8 pixel.gif10.7 mi. pixel.gif 15.6 mph
    8/9 pixel.gif 5.3 mi. pixel.gif 15.1 mph
    8/11pixel.gif12.92 mi.pixel.gif14.8 mph
    8/12pixel.gif10.62 mi.pixel.gif16.55 mph

    Week 1&2 Total: 74.04 (glad I still have 3 full weeks in the month, I'm gonna need 'em!)

    Mac


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  • Swissmiss
    Swissmiss Posts: 8,754 Member
    Saturday the 11...15 miles
  • dancingj2
    dancingj2 Posts: 4,572 Member
    Some help is very much needed, My Dear Cycling Friends.

    What kind of bike do you have? I purchased my bike at Target around Mother's Day. I blindly purchase a cheap (in every sense of the word) bike because, after not cycling since I was a kid, I didn't know how much I would use it. After having endless problems with it, I returned it to the store today. Now I am bereft and a little gun shy. Money is, unfortunately, something that needs to be considered, but I want a bike that I can rely on. Any suggestions?

    I would suggest looking on Craigs list. I have heard some people say they have gotten some nice bikes inexpensively there.



    You could also try asking friends or family if they have a bike they do not use anymore that you could borrow.

    If you wanted a new bike it seems a decent new bike starts at about $250 at bike store



    Stay away from the big box stores and go to a local bike shop. They may work with you on price and a payment plan. Plus they should fit you properly and offer service after the sale.

    I def agree with going to a bike store. We bought a $250 bike from a bike store from my daughter about a year ago. Within a month both shifters stopped working right :( The bike store contacted the manufacturer and replaced both shifters with better ones and my daughter has been riding happily ever since.
  • dancingj2
    dancingj2 Posts: 4,572 Member
    Daily goal 15
    Daily avg. 14.5
    Monthly goal 400
    Total so far 187.9

    8/1 - 10.0
    8/2 - 16.0
    8/3 - 11.3
    8/4 - 62.0
    8/5 - 15.3
    8/6 - 0.0
    8/7 - 4.0
    8/8 - 0.0
    8/9 - 0.0
    8/10 - 15.1
    8/11 - 24.2
    8/12 - 17.8
    8/13 - 12.2

    I did not want to ride this morning but knew that another 0 day would just make it harder to make my monthly goal.
  • Spokez70
    Spokez70 Posts: 548 Member
    Goal 300
    To Date: 181

    8/1 - 18.59 Miles Road Bike
    8/2 - 24.51 Miles Road Bike
    8/3 - 16.30 Miles Road Bike
    8/4 - 8.88 Miles Mountain Bike
    8/5 - 16.26 Miles Road Bike
    8/7 - 20.25 Miles Road Bike
    8/8 - 25.51 Miles Road Bike
    8/11 - 32.40 Miles Road Bike
    8/12 - 16.14 Miles Road Bike
    8/12 - 2.48 Miles Mountain Bike
  • TheBigYin
    TheBigYin Posts: 5,686 Member
    Training diary from start of the year says 500km for August - so we'll call it 300 miles again...

    Oops - over 300 miles and half the month to go - Okay then, lets say 500 :wink:

    1/8/2012 - 30.14 miles - http://connect.garmin.com/activity/205412607
    2/8/2012 - 30.06 miles - http://connect.garmin.com/activity/205774024
    3/8/2012 - rest day
    4/8/2012 - 29.96 miles - http://connect.garmin.com/activity/206479140
    5/8/2012 - 65.42 miles - http://connect.garmin.com/activity/206858353
    6/8/2012 - 20.19 miles - http://connect.garmin.com/activity/207360483
    7/8/201 - rest day
    8/8/2012 - 29.98 miles - http://connect.garmin.com/activity/208120247
    9/8/2012 - 30.13 miles - http://connect.garmin.com/activity/208471727
    10/8/2012 - 30.15 miles - http://connect.garmin.com/activity/208810568
    12/8/2012 - 36.44 miles - http://connect.garmin.com/activity/209533667
    13/8/2012 - 30.39 miles - http://connect.garmin.com/activity/210098053

    total 332.76 miles



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  • indisguise
    indisguise Posts: 235

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  • loadsandloads
    loadsandloads Posts: 353 Member

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  • CricketKate
    CricketKate Posts: 3,657 Member
    I'm still on foot. I tried the bike store today, but found that the bikes were out of my price range (August is a terrible time, school clothes, car registration, etc...). I'm going into the city tomorrow so I will try a couple of other bike stores. I haven't been able to find anything on Craig'slist or on my local classifieds. :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad:
  • CricketKate
    CricketKate Posts: 3,657 Member
    Does anyone know anything about SUN bikes? It's a brand made out of Miami, FL. One of the local bike shops has them on sale right now, but they are still close to $400.
  • TDSeest
    TDSeest Posts: 1,089 Member
    Goal for August - 700 Miles

    08/01 - 1 Hour 11 Minutes - 14.78 Miles - 1067 Calories - 12.45 MPH Ave - 97 Feet Ascent
    08/01 - 1 Hour 18 Minutes - 15.33 Miles - 1195 Calories - 11.76 MPH Ave - 176 Feet Ascent
    08/02 - 1 Hour 10 Minutes - 14.55 Miles - 1023 Calories - 12.44 MPH Ave - 52 Feet Ascent
    08/03 - 2 Hours 32 MInutes - 29.47 Miles - 2398 Calories - 11.67 MPH Ave - 311 Feet Ascent
    08/05 - 1 Hour 43 Minutes - 20.74 Miles - 1562 Calories - 12.03 MPH Ave - 37 Feet Ascent
    08/06 - 1 Hour 10 Minutes - 14.43 Miles - 1076 Calories - 12.37 MPH Ave - 87 Feet Ascent
    08/06 - 1 Hour 29 Minutes - 15.72 Miles - 1282 Calories - 10.59 MPH Ave - 151 Feet Ascent
    08/07 - 1 Hour 23 Minutes - 17.86 Miles - 1363 Calories - 12.88 MPH Ave - 67 Feet Ascent
    08/08 - 2 Hours 04 Minutes - 25.81 Miles - 1990 Calories - 12.49 MPH Ave - 44 Feet Ascent
    08/10 - 3 Hours 40 Minutes - 53.36 Miles - 3652 Calories - 14.59 MPH Ave - 267 Feet Ascent
    08/12 - 1 Hour 57 Minutes - 25.03 Miles - 1863 Calories - 12.86 MPH Ave - 162 Feet Ascent
    08/13 - 2 Hours 2 MInutes - 25.24 Miles - 1876 Calories - 12.46 MPH Ave - 205 Feet Ascent

    Totals - 21 Hours 39 Minutes - 272.33 Miles - 20346 Calories - 12.58 MPH Ave - 1656 Feet Ascent

    Miles remaining to goal: 427.67
  • midschool22
    midschool22 Posts: 1,267 Member
    8/1 22.5-road
    8/1 2.6-commute
    8/2 2.6-commute
    8/3 15.7-road
    8/4 22.6-road
    8/6 22.5-road
    8/7 22.5-road
    8/8 26.0-road
    8/10 2.6-commute
    8/11 16.1-road
    8/11 2.6-commute
    8/12 2.0-cross practice
    8/13 22.6-road

    182.9 total
  • debbie389
    debbie389 Posts: 291 Member
    I realise we are half way through August, but can I join in now? :happy:
  • SteveCro
    SteveCro Posts: 788 Member
    I realise we are half way through August, but can I join in now? :happy:


    Glad to have you along. Just set a goal of what you think you can do for the rest on the month. Enjoy!!

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