May 2013 "Pedal a Bike" Challenge

scloyd
scloyd Posts: 327 Member
The idea behind this challenge is to get people on their bikes and start peddaling. Start the challenge by setting your own goal on how far you plan to pedal. Everyone's goal will be different.

Whether your goal for the month is 50 miles or 500 miles do your best and get out and pedal. Road bike, mountain bike, comfort bike, recumbent bike, tricycle or unicycle. It doesn't matter, any type of bike.

Who's in?

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My goal is 250 miles (8 miles a day). Some days will be less, some days will be more.
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  • firedancer8780
    firedancer8780 Posts: 338 Member
    I've been waiting to see a post like this! It's finally getting warm enough to ride!

    I'm keeping it low...my goal is 40 miles on my actual bicycle (not my stationary bike).
  • sberget
    sberget Posts: 46 Member
    Scott,
    Im in.This is busy part of life with kids and now fishing .Most my miles are done on stationary bike at gym.But this will help me get outside with new bike.I will commit to 60 miles in May!!
  • curtnrod
    curtnrod Posts: 223 Member
    Looking forward to doing this with you again this year Scott! 5 miles a day is my goal
  • racmeyer
    racmeyer Posts: 2 Member
    I'm in! My goal is 65 miles during the month of May!
  • scloyd
    scloyd Posts: 327 Member

    My goal is 250 miles (8 miles a day). Some days will be less, some days will be more.

    May 01 - 23 miles
  • sajeffe
    sajeffe Posts: 850 Member
    Not sure how things work here in these forum since I'm pretty new. Maybe a moderator can combine these two threads?

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/976082-2013-may-cycling-challenge-biking-bicycling
  • scloyd
    scloyd Posts: 327 Member

    My goal is 250 miles (8 miles a day). Some days will be less, some days will be more.

    May 01 - 23 miles
    May 02 - 07 miles
  • scloyd
    scloyd Posts: 327 Member

    My goal is 250 miles (8 miles a day). Some days will be less, some days will be more.

    May 01 - 23 miles
    May 02 - 07 miles
    May 04 - 07 miles
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  • scloyd
    scloyd Posts: 327 Member


    My goal is 250 miles (8 miles a day). Some days will be less, some days will be more.


    May 01 - 23 miles
    May 02 - 07 miles
    May 04 - 07 miles
    May 05 - 26 miles - 63 total
  • WhosThirsty
    WhosThirsty Posts: 28 Member
    I'm already in for the 50 mile May running challenge.

    I'll get in for this one, too, but I'm going to set it low. And it's all being done on a stationary bike, but I keep my heart rate at above 140 the entire time I'm on the bike, so I think that makes up for it!

    I'll go 50 miles, same as jogging. I think I'll hit that a lot sooner, but I like to set reachable goals instead of unattainable. Makes it that much sweeter to set another goal.
  • scloyd
    scloyd Posts: 327 Member



    My goal is 250 miles (8 miles a day). Some days will be less, some days will be more.


    May 01 - 23 miles
    May 02 - 07 miles
    May 04 - 07 miles
    May 05 - 29 miles - 66 total
  • scloyd
    scloyd Posts: 327 Member




    My goal is 250 miles (8 miles a day). Some days will be less, some days will be more.


    May 01 - 23 miles
    May 02 - 07 miles
    May 04 - 07 miles
    May 05 - 29 miles - 66 total
    May 07 - 19 miles
  • scloyd
    scloyd Posts: 327 Member





    My goal is 250 miles (8 miles a day). Some days will be less, some days will be more.


    May 01 - 23 miles
    May 02 - 07 miles
    May 04 - 07 miles
    May 05 - 29 miles - 66 total
    May 07 - 19 miles
    May 08 - 09 miles

  • scloyd
    scloyd Posts: 327 Member






    My goal is 250 miles (8 miles a day). Some days will be less, some days will be more.


    May 01 - 23 miles
    May 02 - 07 miles
    May 04 - 07 miles
    May 05 - 29 miles - 66 total
    May 07 - 19 miles
    May 08 - 09 miles
    May 11 - 14 miles


  • mattschwartz01
    mattschwartz01 Posts: 566 Member
    I just bought a road bike on Craigslist for 300.00. It's getting a tune-up and the bike shop is building some wheels for me. The bike should be ready to go in about a week and a half. I'm planning a round-trip ride on the Schuyllkill River Trail from Valley Forge National Park to downtown Philadelphia. I believe the total distance will be about 30-40 miles. I like your challenge!!
  • scloyd
    scloyd Posts: 327 Member







    My goal is 250 miles (8 miles a day). Some days will be less, some days will be more.


    May 01 - 23 miles
    May 02 - 07 miles
    May 04 - 07 miles
    May 05 - 29 miles - 66 total
    May 07 - 19 miles
    May 08 - 09 miles
    May 11 - 14 miles
    May 13 - 08 miles - 116 total



  • scloyd
    scloyd Posts: 327 Member
    My goal is 250 miles (8 miles a day). Some days will be less, some days will be more.


    May 01 - 23 miles
    May 02 - 07 miles
    May 04 - 07 miles
    May 05 - 29 miles - 66 total
    May 07 - 19 miles
    May 08 - 09 miles
    May 11 - 14 miles
    May 13 - 08 miles - 116 total
    May 14 - 07 miles
  • PinkEarthMama
    PinkEarthMama Posts: 987 Member
    Can I join even though its halfway through May?
  • jaryan1
    jaryan1 Posts: 3 Member
    My husband and I are really in to mountain bike riding these days. I just got a new one! Here is my log so far for May.


    May 4 9.28 miles
    May 8 10 miles
    May 11 13.43 miles
    May 12 12.08 miles
    May 13 10.25 miles
  • PinkEarthMama
    PinkEarthMama Posts: 987 Member
    I think my goal will be 100 miles. EEK!

    May 09 5.3m
    May 11 6.5
    May 13 10
    May 14 5.53

    Total: 27

    Loooong way to go! Hopefully the weather stays nice!
  • PinkEarthMama
    PinkEarthMama Posts: 987 Member
    I think my goal will be 100 miles. EEK!

    May 09 5.3m
    May 11 6.5
    May 13 10
    May 14 5.53

    Total: 27

    Loooong way to go! Hopefully the weather stays nice!

    Another 6.8 today for. Total of 33.8!
  • Dominantia
    Dominantia Posts: 18
    Can I join, too ?
    May 1: 8 miles
    May 4: 7 miles
    May 6: 13 miles
    May 7: 11 miles
    May 8: 6 miles
    May 9: 15 miles
    May 15: 8 miles
    Which is 68 altoghether, I aim for 150 miles!!!
  • scloyd
    scloyd Posts: 327 Member
    The more the merrier.
  • PinkEarthMama
    PinkEarthMama Posts: 987 Member
    I think my goal will be 100 miles. EEK!

    May 09 5.3m
    May 11 6.5
    May 13 10
    May 14 5.53
    May15 -6.8

    Total: 33.8

    Loooong way to go! Hopefully the weather stays nice!

    9.7 today! Total : 43.5!
  • scloyd
    scloyd Posts: 327 Member
    My goal is 250 miles (8 miles a day). Some days will be less, some days will be more.


    May 01 - 23 miles
    May 02 - 07 miles
    May 04 - 07 miles
    May 05 - 29 miles - 66 total
    May 07 - 19 miles
    May 08 - 09 miles
    May 11 - 14 miles
    May 13 - 08 miles - 116 total
    May 14 - 07 miles
    May 15 - 07 miles
    May 16 - 06 miles
  • PinkEarthMama
    PinkEarthMama Posts: 987 Member
    I think my goal will be 100 miles. EEK!

    May 09 5.3m
    May 11 6.5
    May 13 10
    May 14 5.53
    May15 -6.8
    May16- 9.7
    Total: 43.5

    Loooong way to go! Hopefully the weather stays nice!

    11.7! Yes, that will do nicely! More than halfway!

    Total : 56.2
  • sberget
    sberget Posts: 46 Member
    Scott,
    Im in

    5/13/13=17 miles
  • PinkEarthMama
    PinkEarthMama Posts: 987 Member
    I think my goal will be 100 miles. EEK!

    May 09 5.3m
    May 11 6.5
    May 13 10
    May 14 5.53
    May15 -6.8
    May16- 9.7
    May 17- 11.7
    Total: 56.2

    Loooong way to go! Hopefully the weather stays nice!

    10 so far today with another shorter ride this after noon!

    66.2!
  • PinkEarthMama
    PinkEarthMama Posts: 987 Member
    I think my goal will be 100 miles. EEK!

    May 09 5.3m
    May 11 6.5
    May 13 10
    May 14 5.53
    May15 -6.8
    May16- 9.7
    May 17- 11.7
    May 18- 29.2

    84.73!

    Probably taking today off because I'm sore as hell. I found a ravine with my not-a-mountain bike. It's the first time I have fallen.
  • scloyd
    scloyd Posts: 327 Member
    My goal is 250 miles (8 miles a day). Some days will be less, some days will be more.


    May 01 - 23 miles
    May 02 - 07 miles
    May 04 - 07 miles
    May 05 - 29 miles - 66 total
    May 07 - 19 miles
    May 08 - 09 miles
    May 11 - 14 miles
    May 13 - 08 miles - 116 total
    May 14 - 07 miles
    May 15 - 07 miles
    May 16 - 06 miles
    May 17 - 05 miles
    May 19 - 05 miles - 146 miles