October Cycling Challenge
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Thanks for the concern guys, all ok now and back on the bike properly tomorrow after a few smaller rides to give my back a little rest
Count:
8 Activities
Distance:
115.69 mi
Time:
8:59:34 h:m:s
Elevation Gain:
4,109 ft
Avg Speed:
12.9 mph
Avg HR:
119 bpm
Calories:
9,469 C
Max Distance:
44.10 mi0 -
Another day of commuting 23.8 miles.
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I got in 11.5 miles today. It is a good thing that all gross things get suspended during rides. We are having huge aphid infestations in 3 counties here. It is like riding through a constant swarm of gnats. I feel them hitting my face and my clothes look like a windshield. YUCK!
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Count me in on this.
15.1 miles today to and from work.0 -
10/1.................8.33 miles
10/2................6.25 miles
10/3.................rest
10/4................3.0 miles
Total ..............17.58
10/8.................7.10
Total...............24.68 miles:happy:0 -
Daily goal 12
Daily avg. 10.4
Monthly goal 300
Total so far 83.0
10/1 - 13.0
10/2 - 15.2
10/3 - 0.0
10/4 - 0.0
10/5 - 13.0
10/6 - 7.2
10/7 - 31.6
10/8 - 3.0
Not many miles yesterday but it was very cold so I was glad to get what I did in.0 -
02/10 - 7miles (stationary bike)
07/10 - 19miles (ave. 10mph - including 10min break halfway up a rather large hill!!)
09/10 - 23miles (11.5miles each way to work)
Total = 49miles
Goal = 100miles
Practically halfway to my goal already...and it's only the 9th!! Guess having my new bike is going to help a lot!!
My first go at cycling to work today - have yet to do the second half home again. Did it in just under an hour so improved my average speed considerably already. Still had to walk up a couple of the big hills (I wish I lived in a flat area!!) - I know when I manage to cycle the whole route I'll be overjoyed. But for now I'm ecstatic I managed to get to work in time for a shower and to get to my desk 15mins early!! Wish me luck for the ride home!! xxx0 -
Good luck with the ride home Emma, 3 months ago I was walking up the hills now I am doing 60 mile rides and not walking a step !! You will be amazed how quickly you get fitter doing it
32 miles today of which half was offroad.
Count:
9 Activities
Distance:
148.43 mi
Time:
11:15:07 h:m:s
Elevation Gain:
5,454 ft
Avg Speed:
13.2 mph
Avg HR:
120 bpm
Calories:
12,159 C
Max Distance:
44.10 mi0 -
October Cycling Challenge – Target 100 Miles
Week 1 1/10 – 7/10 = 23.75 Miles
Week 2 8/10 – 14/10
Monday 8/10 – 2.5 Miles0 -
I'm in! I'll shoot for 400 miles by the end of the month.
Also, if you're worried about the dark, please check out Magicshine lights. They are affordable and reaaaaally bright! I ride at night a lot during the week, and these things light up the road, well ... like magic! My cycling friends have commented that my light is so bright that they thought I was a motorcycle headlight if I was behind them.
The NiteRider MiNewt.500 Cordless LED Headlight is also pretty bright, as well, and it can be charged via USB and doesn't require an external battery. This one does take a while to charge, though.
Also remember a good taillight, as well. I recommend the Planet Bike Blinky Superflash Tail Light because its variable setting isn't a typical pattern that a driver would expect from immovable road hazards, etc -- it will make drivers more likely to approach you with caution.0 -
My Nerd Stats:
Distance 53 miles
Avg Speed: 17.3 mph
Max Speed 30.0 mph
avg Cadence 77 rpm
avg HR: 1540 -
Did my normal 23.8 mile commute and did the 11.9 mile ride home in 60 minutes.
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10/01/2012 - 10.9 mi, 14.7 avg, cadence 75 avg, 368 cal burned
10/02/2012 - 20.6 mi, 16.6 avg, cadence 78 avg, 886 cal burned. Max speed = 30 mph.
10/03/2012 - 12.5 mi, 15.6 avg, cadence was probably around 80 average (used the hybrid with my Cateye). 527 cal burned.
10/09/2012 - 32.2 mi, 15.1 avg, cadence 79 avg, 1408 cal burned. Taco Bell as a reward. Despite the strong winds and sleet, it was a good ride!
Total so far: 76.2 mi
Left to 250 - 173.8 mi0 -
10/09 - 13.5 miles, 12.5 avg, 594 cal burned0
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10/1.................8.33 miles
10/2................6.25 miles
10/3.................rest
10/4................3.0 miles
Total ..............17.58
10/8.................7.10
Total...............24.68 miles:happy:
10/9..................9.30miles on spin bike
Goal to cycle 200 miles0 -
I got in 5.2 miles this evening. I was racing my son, who was cookie frozen pizza for dinner (dinner of champions, right?). I tried to make the ride in less time than his cooking the pizza. I was over by 2 minutes.
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Walky dog , solvit trailer, Day6 dream, Frodo (dog) and me !
cross your fingers,,,, learning pictures curve !0 -
walky dog, dog, solvit trailer, day6 dream and me.0
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walky dog, dog, solvit trailer, day6 dream and me.
Awesome!0 -
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/231974559
Count:
10 Activities
Distance:
185.39 mi
Time:
13:49:29 h:m:s
Elevation Gain:
6,952 ft
Avg Speed:
13.4 mph
Avg HR:
121 bpm
Calories:
14,908 C
Max Distance:
44.10 mi0 -
Cycling this week so far includes:
10/8: 30 min
10/10: 60 min
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02/10 - 7miles (stationary bike)
07/10 - 19miles (ave. 10mph - including 10min break halfway up a rather large hill!!)
09/10 - 23miles (11.5miles each way to work)
10/10 - 4.5miles (stationary bike)
Total = 53.5miles
Goal = 100miles
Just a little go on my stationary bike last night. Too tired from Tuesday to do much but every little counts right??? xx0 -
Just a small ride today
Count:
11 Activities
Distance:
196.67 mi
Time:
14:34:35 h:m:s
Elevation Gain:
7,347 ft
Avg Speed:
13.5 mph
Avg HR:
121 bpm
Calories:
15,671 C
Max Distance:
44.10 mi0 -
I caught a cold and slacked a bit but now I'm at 12 miles for the month. Brrr, it's already getting too cold for road cycling! 28 and frosty this morning!0
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October Cycling Challenge – Target 100 Miles
Week 1 1/10 – 7/10 = 23.75 Miles
Week 2 8/10 – 14/10 = 11.5 Miles so far
Monday 8/10 – 2.5 Miles
Tuesday 9/10 - Rest
Wednesday 10/10 - 9 Miles0 -
What gear do you wear? My initial cycling gear only included a helmet. Then I got some cycling shorts. Now I'm thinking that I need eye protection (I am having trouble talking myslef into my ride after peeling a gnat off of my eyeball after I got home the other night).0
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I always wear plastic sunglasses when riding to keep the bugs out of my eyes as they seem to be attracted to them !! I used to wear padded shorts in the summer but I bought a pair of padded trousers last week and they are so much better in this weather and I am still wearing my short sleeved cycling shirt but I need to get something warmer asap but it will still have to be high vis. I NEVER go anywhere without my helmet and I think I would rather walk than ride without one now0
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Daily goal 12
Daily avg. 8.4
Monthly goal 300
Total so far 92.0
10/1 - 13.0
10/2 - 15.2
10/3 - 0.0
10/4 - 0.0
10/5 - 13.0
10/6 - 7.2
10/7 - 31.6
10/8 - 3.0
10/9 - 0.0
10/10 - 0.0
10/11 - 9.00 -
What gear do you wear?
I have padded bike shorts which really help on long rides. Bike shirt with pockets in the back for "stuff". Shoes with cleats - one pair meant for speed and another for walking. Gloves, helmet and sunglasses.
As it get cold I add long pants, long sleeve shirt under my bike shirt, jacket, head cover, gloves with fingers. I also change to wool socks.0 -
What gear do you wear? My initial cycling gear only included a helmet. Then I got some cycling shorts. Now I'm thinking that I need eye protection (I am having trouble talking myslef into my ride after peeling a gnat off of my eyeball after I got home the other night).
I have padded shorts and I wear armored motorcycle gloves (I have them, so, why not?). No goggles because I wear prescription glasses.0
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