December Cycling Challenge

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  • wolf39us
    wolf39us Posts: 163 Member
    Hmm Not sure what to choose. I did 39 miles today alone... And typically I do 20+ miles each ride. I guess this would put me in the 250-300mi club
  • rides4sanity
    rides4sanity Posts: 1,269 Member
    Could use a little accountability these days. It'll all be indoor, so I'll use time. I'm in for 12hrs (3hr per week) on the trainer this month. Never really measured this way so we'll see how it goes.

    12/3: 60 Min Moderate ~ 18 miles
  • sanvanhaaften
    sanvanhaaften Posts: 118
    I'm in!
  • marrizia
    marrizia Posts: 88 Member
    Hi everyone, and thanks for doing this CricketKate!
    I'm in again, and setting my goal at 250, gulping as I type this and hoping to make it. Joining this challenge last month for the first time helped keep me accountable, motivated, and inspired to reach my goal.
    Happy cycling :)
  • TheBigYin
    TheBigYin Posts: 5,686 Member
    Not sure of a total - I'll just do the best I can with what the weather allows me...

    1/12/2012 - 49.5km - http://app.strava.com/activities/30400463
    2/12/2012 - 103.8km - http://app.strava.com/activities/30569711
    3/12/2012 - no ride
    4/12/2012 - no ride


    total 153.3km
  • nowine4me
    nowine4me Posts: 3,985 Member
    I am a novice biker, in fact, my bike is a beach cruiser with a big pillow top seat. But I'm doing a triathalon next summer. I will get outdoors in spring, but meanwhile, which type of gym biking is the best to start training with? My gym has a few kinds of stationery bikes and a regular spinning class. What is a good goal time for 25 miles, an hour? Does your butt hurt forever, or do you get used to it?

    I'm in for the challenge, just need a few pointers. Thanks.
  • LindaH817
    LindaH817 Posts: 16
    Did 30 minutes last night....boy, going from nothing to something really kicked my butt! But I will get back into the swing of it!
  • lilnutca5e
    lilnutca5e Posts: 47 Member
    Just found this one, I will join here as I can't find the December move your as* challenge. I pledge 300km on the bike.

    So far, I have done;

    3/12/2012 - 11.48km
    4/12/2012 - 21.54km

    xx
  • cloggsy71
    cloggsy71 Posts: 2,208 Member
    01/12/12 - No ride
    02/12/12 - No ride
    03/12/12 - 55.8km - http://app.strava.com/rides/30802159 - Indoor Trainer
    04/12/12 - 34.6km - http://app.strava.com/rides/30965989 - Indoor Trainer

    Total (so far): 90.4km (56.2 Miles)
  • Wooken3
    Wooken3 Posts: 578 Member
    12/3 No ride-finished stuccoing back wall
    12/4 18.4 miles

    Total 46.7 miles
    % of goal 20.8%

    The Phoenix Valley continues to have near record temperatures, not that I'm complaining.
    This afternoon was sunny and 76.
    Of course, July is another story...
  • midschool22
    midschool22 Posts: 1,267 Member
    In for the 600km (372.8 miles) challenge.

    12/1 -- Rest day
    12/2 -- 15.8 miles / 62 and sunny / Road ride
    12/3 -- Indoor ride -- I don't count those.
    12/4 -- 2.5 miles / 54 and sunny / Commute

    354.5 to go
  • MDLNH
    MDLNH Posts: 587 Member
    The winter temps & snow have arrived in NH . . . It will be spin class for the next few months.

    Dec. 5th: 17 miles (*Spin Class*)


    Total so far = 17 miles (*Goal for December = 120 miles)
  • Aexanatomy
    Aexanatomy Posts: 14
    I've never done a cycling challenge, and I'm starting a little late, but I'm always up for something new. So... starting small, I'm going to pledge 20 for the month.
  • Dory_42
    Dory_42 Posts: 3,578 Member
    I will try this out as I really need to get back on my bike. I am not sure how much distance I can do, so will aim for time. I swim more as it is summer and work is at its most chaotic so I will set a reachable goal of 2 hours by the end of Dec!
  • indeterminate
    indeterminate Posts: 63 Member
    Progress so far:
    01/12 - 25km
    02/12 - 40km
    03/12 - 8km commute
    04/12 - 8km commute


    Total to date: 81km
    Target: 350km
    % complete: 23.1
  • tami101
    tami101 Posts: 617 Member
    I'm starting late and this is my first challenge. I also work in retail, so this is a crazy month to start, but I'm in! I'm gonna go for 15miles per week, so 60 total. This is on an indoor bike, if that matters. =)
  • bsix3
    bsix3 Posts: 291
    I'll find a way to get in!!
  • KitTheRoadie
    KitTheRoadie Posts: 641 Member
    02/12 9.2km - http://connect.garmin.com/activity/248748130
    03/12 21.74km - http://connect.garmin.com/activity/249477037 + http://connect.garmin.com/activity/249477073
    04/12 9.26km - http://connect.garmin.com/activity/249310096



    Month To Date = 40.2Km
  • TheBigYin
    TheBigYin Posts: 5,686 Member
    Not sure of a total - I'll just do the best I can with what the weather allows me...

    1/12/2012 - 49.5km - http://app.strava.com/activities/30400463
    2/12/2012 - 103.8km - http://app.strava.com/activities/30569711
    3/12/2012 - no ride
    4/12/2012 - no ride
    5/12/2012 - 49.3km - http://app.strava.com/activities/31050839 (indoor)

    total 202.6km
  • gjetherington
    gjetherington Posts: 18
    Please add me. I have a stationary bike just waiting for me to take the leap. Not sure of what I will record this month, but I am certainly wanting to give it a shot!!! Let's ride!
  • swonn
    swonn Posts: 323 Member
    12/1--16.5 miles outside
    12/3--16.5 miles outside
    12/5--13.5 miles outside

    Total to date--46.5 miles
  • KitTheRoadie
    KitTheRoadie Posts: 641 Member
    02/12 9.2km - http://connect.garmin.com/activity/248748130
    03/12 21.74km - http://connect.garmin.com/activity/249477037 + http://connect.garmin.com/activity/249477073
    04/12 9.26km - http://connect.garmin.com/activity/249310096
    05/12 43.49km - http://connect.garmin.com/activity/249532187 + http://connect.garmin.com/activity/249532176


    Month To Date = 83.69
  • lilnutca5e
    lilnutca5e Posts: 47 Member
    3/12/2012 - 11.48km
    4/12/2012 - 21.54km
    5/12/2012 - 21.67km
  • cloggsy71
    cloggsy71 Posts: 2,208 Member
    01/12/12 - No ride
    02/12/12 - No ride
    03/12/12 - 55.8km - http://app.strava.com/rides/30802159 - Indoor Trainer
    04/12/12 - 34.6km - http://app.strava.com/rides/30965989 - Indoor Trainer
    05/12/12 - 66.5km - http://app.strava.com/rides/31106835 - Indoor Trainer

    Total (so far): 156.9km (97.5 Miles)
  • MariposaRazalas
    MariposaRazalas Posts: 4
    I love to cycle and today was such a beautiful day. I was thinking while riding, you would never know it were December. Well, I knew and cycling in December is lovely. I got the 8 month old in the follow along cart and the 3-year old on his bike.. We maxed out at about 6 MPH! Watch out!! Oh and we cycled for about 30 minutes.. equalling about 2 1/2 to 3 miles...
  • EweCreekCottage
    EweCreekCottage Posts: 324 Member
    Dec 1 No RIde
    DEC 2- 1:45min AVS 6.8 12.08 Miles (farthest I have gone at one time so far)
    Weather- warm overcast breaking to partly cloudy no wind winding up to steady 10mph at end of ride

    Dec 3 No ride too gusty (so did water aerobics instead) hope I can ride tomorrow

    DEC 4 - sicker than a dog with a stomach flue but I rode dangit lol I thought the sun and cool air would do me well it did and oh I wouldn't have gotten that much in except a freakin school bus in my neighborhood squished me to close to a parked car and pissed me off so I went chasing after them.... dh says they are like that here and that tonage wins - I thought it was a UPS Golf cart sounded like one..... they UPS put PODS in our neighborhood and are running packages with golf carts anyways it upped me to
    3.26 miles in 29 minutes
    RUNNING TOTAL 15.34 of 120 every lil bit helps

    Dec 5 did water aerobics instead riding tomorrow though
    I am a novice biker, in fact, my bike is a beach cruiser with a big pillow top seat. But I'm doing a triathalon next summer. I will get outdoors in spring, but meanwhile, which type of gym biking is the best to start training with? My gym has a few kinds of stationery bikes and a regular spinning class. What is a good goal time for 25 miles, an hour? Does your butt hurt forever, or do you get used to it?

    I'm in for the challenge, just need a few pointers. Thanks.

    I wanted to tell congrats on your loss and great goal of the triathalon I have no training tips but wanted to talk to you about butt sore- I am 338 currently and can ride 12 miles now I started out at .75 mile in OCT - GET GOOD PADDED RIDING SHORTS they make a big difference- I put most of my 156miles on my bike without them and my butt did get somewhat use to it but what a difference the shorts made- they allowed me to ride longer a lot longer. Best of Luck to you.

    Did 30 minutes last night....boy, going from nothing to something really kicked my butt! But I will get back into the swing of it!
    WTG YAY
    Please add me. I have a stationary bike just waiting for me to take the leap. Not sure of what I will record this month, but I am certainly wanting to give it a shot!!! Let's ride!
    Glad your here :flowerforyou:

    I love to cycle and today was such a beautiful day. I was thinking while riding, you would never know it were December. Well, I knew and cycling in December is lovely. I got the 8 month old in the follow along cart and the 3-year old on his bike.. We maxed out at about 6 MPH! Watch out!! Oh and we cycled for about 30 minutes.. equalling about 2 1/2 to 3 miles...
    You are my HERO wtg U ROCK glad your here.
  • Wooken3
    Wooken3 Posts: 578 Member
    12/5 18.4 miles
    Total 65.1
    % of Goal 28.9%


    Now that I've biked the "long way around" a few days, I didn't use the GPS. So of course, I made a wrong turn and found myself traveling a sandy path (this is AZ after all) along the railroad tracks instead of a nicely paved bike path along the canal. I was very glad my bike had those fat tires!

    Phx temp 81 with some clouds. :smile:
  • midschool22
    midschool22 Posts: 1,267 Member
    In for the 600km (372.8 miles) challenge.

    12/1 -- Rest day
    12/2 -- 15.8 miles / 62 and sunny / Road ride
    12/3 -- Indoor ride -- I don't count those.
    12/4 -- 2.5 miles / 54 and sunny / Commute
    12/5 -- 2.5 miles / 32 and sunny / Commute

    351.9 to go
  • lilnutca5e
    lilnutca5e Posts: 47 Member
    3/12/2012 - 11.48km
    4/12/2012 - 21.54km
    5/12/2012 - 21.67km
    6/12/2012 - 21.48km
  • TheBigYin
    TheBigYin Posts: 5,686 Member
    Not sure of a total - I'll just do the best I can with what the weather allows me...

    1/12/2012 - 49.5km - http://app.strava.com/activities/30400463
    2/12/2012 - 103.8km - http://app.strava.com/activities/30569711
    3/12/2012 - no ride
    4/12/2012 - no ride
    5/12/2012 - 49.3km - http://app.strava.com/activities/31050839 (indoor)
    6/12/2012 - 76.5km - http://app.strava.com/activities/31189267 (indoor)

    total 279.1km

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