November Cycling Challenge

Wow, today is Thursday, Thanksgiving Day and boy am I grateful for this good fall weather. . If not I would have not burned off so many calories bicycling this week. This is my fourth time this week. Today I rode for 1 hr and clocked 17 miles. Best this week. Thank God I biked or I would be way over on my calories with Thanksgiving dinner.

Hoping to ride again Saturday.

1/11/2012 - 37.9km - http://app.strava.com/activities/26646455
2/11/2012 - 40.6km - http://app.strava.com/activities/26807145 (indoor)
3/11/2012 - rest day
4/11/2012 - 32.4km - http://app.strava.com/activities/26898693
5/11/2012 - 49.1km - http://app.strava.com/activities/27009094
6/11/2012 - rest day
7/11/2012 - 50.8km - http://app.strava.com/activities/27170830 (indoor)
8/11/2012 - 49.2km - http://app.strava.com/activities/27252262
9/11/2012 - 36.2km - http://app.strava.com/activities/27335770 (indoor)
9/11/2012 - 16.2km - http://app.strava.com/activities/27336430 (indoor)
10/11/2012 - rest day
11/11/2012 - 104.1km - http://app.strava.com/activities/27506419
12/11/2012 - 55.1km - http://app.strava.com/activities/27618524 (indoor)
13/11/2012 - 49.2km - http://app.strava.com/activities/27699981
14/11/2012 - rest day
15/11/2012 - 49.3km - http://app.strava.com/activities/27866851
16/11/2012 - 49.2km - http://app.strava.com/activities/27941374
17/11/2012 - rest day
18/11/2012 - 129.4km - http://app.strava.com/activities/28239733
19/11/2012 - 55.8km - http://app.strava.com/activities/28467901 (indoor)
20/11/2012 - rest day
21/11/2012 - 50.6km - http://app.strava.com/activities/28793249 (indoor)
21/11/2012 - 9.9km - http://app.strava.com/activities/28793243 (indoor)
22/11/2012 - 36.0km - http://app.strava.com/activities/28952293
23/11/2012 - 49.2km - http://app.strava.com/activities/29122481

950.2 km so far

Managed to get a few small rides in after work this week but the weather has been awful here in the uk and my lights on the bike were just not up to the job for night time riding in the Oxford area as I think they are too tight to pay for street lights so I have just spent a small fortune on a light which looks like it is better than the ones on my car but is only the size of a cigarette lighter !!
Count:
21 Activities
Distance:
338.52 mi
Time:
24:27:00 h:m:s
Elevation Gain:
13,842 ft
Avg Speed:
13.8 mph
Avg HR:
122 bpm
Calories:
21,942 C
Max Distance:
34.20 mi

Goal 75 miles
Nov 20-2.03
Nov 23-8 miles
TOtal-10.03
To go-64.97

17 miles in freezing fog early this morning and that was 16 miles too much !!
Count:
23 Activities
Distance:
360.47 mi
Time:
26:18:56 h:m:s
Elevation Gain:
14,549 ft
Avg Speed:
13.7 mph
Avg HR:
122 bpm
Calories:
23,551 C
Max Distance:
34.20 mi

Goal is 200 miles. 186.02 done for the month as of today! I was worried I couldn't do it, but am almost there (hooray!) Onwards and upwards! Happy cycling everyone

My goal 70 (it was 60)
So far70.88+ 11.23 for todays ride ride = 82.11
Well at this point I'll just see how far I can go before Dec 1 gets here

my side note goal 122.00 miles total on bike now shooting past 130 by dec 1

Great job everyone!!

Cycling Rant:

Cycling is a social sport.

People, most of "us" are friendly. We don't bite. We will help if asked and can offer constructive advise based on years of experience. However if you act unfriendly or mean "we" will show you just how little you know about cycling.

End of rant.

Just hopping in to say Hi! I'm afraid that children's schedules and early nights have pretty much killed my rides. I'm glad that all of you are still here. Keep going!

Hi CricketKate! It's hard when you have little ones to get in all that you want to do- I remember those days
Thanks so much for starting this thread- I made my goal of 200 this month

Cycling Rant:

Cycling is a social sport.

People, most of "us" are friendly. We don't bite. We will help if asked and can offer constructive advise based on years of experience. However if you act unfriendly or mean "we" will show you just how little you know about cycling.

End of rant.

Hi Mat,
Sorry that something happened to cause the rant, but I just wanted to say that I LOVE fellow cyclists who are more experienced than I am. The few times that I have struggled through the MS 150 bike ride, I have received such great support from the ones like you who are far more experienced than me and in much better shape. When I did it in October, overweight and huffing and puffing up each blasted hill, it was the encouragement from others that kept me going! You guys help us newbies both online and and in the real world, and I appreciate you. I'm hoping to get good enough to join a local cycling club here. I'm loving seeing all of you rack up the miles- it keeps me inspired

I agree keeps me inspired- I don't ask much because I get to sleep with an experienced rider every single night lol he has ridden since 92 and this- (me riding) has been a dream of his for years- I am so proud to be riding now - I just had to come to it on my own in my time. I have to say my dh is so thrilled he bought an old 70something schwinn 3 speed so he could ride with me and not be clipped in- we did our first ride together around the speedway yesterday and it was hard for me but so awesome... I am so thrilled to be able to come here and post my accomplishments- I know they may not be much to some but I am pulling 338 lbs around and believe me they are a LOT lol to me. But I appreciate everyones accomplishments and I appreciate them so much more.

My goal 70 (it was 60)
So far 82.11+ 3.28 for todays ride ride = 85.39
Well at this point I'll just see how far I can go before Dec 1 gets here

my side note goal 125.28 miles total on bike now shooting past 130 by dec 1

Happy Pedal Pushing Y'all

Great job everyone!!

I am in setting my goal at 200 miles

11/10 - 9.5 miles - warm but windy gusts to 24 - 12.9 ave
11/11 - 19.2 miles - rode the Erie/Judson trail with my wife. 12.2 ave
11/16 - 32.6 miles - warm and really nice out - 14.1 ave.
11/21 - 31.0 miles - warm and sunny - 13.6 ave.
11/22 - 16.5 miles - rode to my sisters for Thanksgiving. 25 mph winds. - 13.6 ave
11/23 - 6.0 miles - stationary bike - windy and cold outside. 19.8 ave.





Total for the month - 114.8 Total for year -1874.7

Yes I broke 1800 will be pushing it to get my YTD goal of 2000

Mountain Bike (or Spin Class) - any "outdoor" distances via mapmyride

Nov. 2nd: 15 miles (*Spin Class*)
Nov. 5th: 16 miles (*Spin Class*)
Nov. 7th: 16 miles (*Spin Class*)
Nov. 12th: 15 miles (*Spin Class*)
Nov. 14th: 17 miles (*Spin Class*)
Nov. 16th: 17 miles (*Spin Class*)
Nov. 18th: 12 miles - I finally got outside for a ride & it was chilly, but I felt great !!! (37 degrees)
Nov. 19th: 15 miles (*Spin Class*)
Nov. 21st: 15 miles (*Spin Class*)
Nov. 26th: 17 miles (*Spin Class*)

Total (so far): 155 miles (*Goal reached +5 miles*)

Just stopping by to say - you all are super impressive, I'm going to be airing up my bike tonight after a long hiatus.

Thanks for the inspiration. You all rock!

I only just stumbled across this thread! LOVE the idea of an off season challenge for my cycling. I ride from March to Sept., but then it gets too cold, wet and dark for me, so I quit. This year I have been planning to set up the thingy inside for my bike, (thingy is the technical term, dontcha know?) but I haven't had time to junk out the basement yet. A challenge would get me there! Are you doing this for December too? I've got to put on another 200k to make 3000 for the year. I'm excited now, I'm gonna do it!