August Cycling Challenge 2013

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  • Hornsby
    Hornsby Posts: 10,322 Member
    In for August!

    11.7 down - goal is 250
  • caskettfan
    caskettfan Posts: 13 Member
    My goal is 200 miles
  • autumnlily31185
    autumnlily31185 Posts: 279 Member
    August goal 266 miles

    8/1 -6.5 miles (30 mins)
    8/2 -14.5 miles (70 mins)


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  • sajeffe
    sajeffe Posts: 850 Member
    Wow, a lot of posts here already for August! Cool.


    August goal = 100 miles. Love riding, but my right knee and my left hip protest a lot after riding.


    8/1 - 0
    8/2 - 7.0 miles.




    Goal = 100 miles.
    Accomplished MTD = 7.0 miles.
    Remaining miles = 93 miles.
  • RagtimeLady
    RagtimeLady Posts: 172 Member
    8/1 - 25.32 miles
    8.2 - 17.0 miles

    Total : 42.3


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  • CricketKate
    CricketKate Posts: 3,657 Member
    What is a good goal for a beginner? The last time I rode I did a mile but felt like death afterwards....any suggestions would be greatful!!! I have a bad knee and my doctor said I should bike for cardio instead of running and that it would also help build muscle around me knee and strengthen it. I would really like to get into riding and building up my miles! I have a hybrid bicycle.

    Thanks in advance!!!!

    A good goal would be whatever feels good to you. I would probably set a goal to improve a little each day. I struggle with every ride I take, but it is nice to pass certain points that I used to rest at or take hills that used to scare me. If today you can only ride down your street, maybe tomorrow you can go one driveway farther.

    I'm a failed runner. I have never enjoyed running, but the people who run seem to enjoy it so much that I kept trying to force myself. After 1 knee surgery, 2 cases of tendonitis, and a stress fracture, my ortho dr said that I should stop trying to run. The first cycling thread that I started was in June 2012, a few weeks after I got my first adult bike. I had worked up to 4 miles (which killed me every time) and I was so proud that I thought I would like to encourage others. The first people to join the thread were posting 20-30 mile rides. I felt so discouraged that I almost stopped posting. Obviously, I had nothing to offer in the way of encouragement when they were riding such impressive amounts. That's what I thought, anyway. But I decided not to give up. Now, more than a year later, these threads are still going strong. I may not have had many words of wisdom to impart to those experienced riders, but everyone needs a place for encouragement. Here we will cheer you on, even if all you do is ride to the end of your driveway.
  • CricketKate
    CricketKate Posts: 3,657 Member
    I've been using a stationary bike three times a week and going about a mile each time. I'm thinking about quitting that and running instead because I don't feel sore afterwards, just tired and I'm worried that it's not doing anything for me. Maybe I'm not using proper form? I put the resistance up so I know it's not too easy..

    I'm usually sore while I ride, but have very rarely been sore afterwards even after long rides. Don't give up!

    That being said, find something that you can like. If you prefer to run, then run. I don't care for running, but kept trying to force myself to do it anyway. I enjoy riding. It hurts, I silently cuss the bike and the road and the bumps and the bugs and the sun and the cars, but when I miss a ride I MISS having done it. I love riding.
  • Ekboriqua
    Ekboriqua Posts: 43 Member
    Rainy day in Florida so no biking for me, did go school shopping after work, tax free weekend here. So did 2 hours of walking through stores. Should added in squats too all the bending down I did. Tomorrow more shopping so more likely no biking this weekend. Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend with their families.


    08/01 - 9.06 miles - 590 calories
    08/02 - 0.00 rainy day no biking today
  • NaoyukiTai
    NaoyukiTai Posts: 39 Member
    In July, my goal was 310, and got 294 -- 16 miles short.
    For the last July week, I had a flat tire on Monday, and lost 7 miles. Wife picked me up at office.
    TuesdayI replaced the tube and got flat again, but managed to ride both ways by pumping air in the middle of ride, and got 14 miles out of it. I did not have time to fix the flat.
    Wednesday, last day of July, no rides. I was too busy.
    Thursday, after coming home, I finally had time to look at the tire, found a little piece of metal stuck in it. Remove the piece, and patched up two tubes.

    Finally I had a ride today, and probably my best/fastest commute rides, and got 16 miles total.

    This month, I'll try 10miles/day pace again. 310 miles. I got 16 miles. I wish I had this one last month.


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  • sajeffe
    sajeffe Posts: 850 Member
    I've been using a stationary bike three times a week and going about a mile each time. I'm thinking about quitting that and running instead because I don't feel sore afterwards, just tired and I'm worried that it's not doing anything for me. Maybe I'm not using proper form? I put the resistance up so I know it's not too easy..

    I'm usually sore while I ride, but have very rarely been sore afterwards even after long rides. Don't give up!

    That being said, find something that you can like. If you prefer to run, then run. I don't care for running, but kept trying to force myself to do it anyway. I enjoy riding. It hurts, I silently cuss the bike and the road and the bumps and the bugs and the sun and the cars, but when I miss a ride I MISS having done it. I love riding.

    That's interesting. I am not sore while I ride, but I practically fall when I get off my bike (even after just going 5 miles) and am sore. But, to be fair, it's not my muscles that are sore. Or at least I don't think so. I think it's arthritis or maybe my fibromyalgia.

    But I've really come to love riding. There's a lot to hate about it, but I still want to ride. I sweat like a pig; I have allergies, so my nose runs; this is a swampy area, so it really stinks at times; the bugs, the road dust, the cars, the occasional semi truck, the school buses, the broken glass to look out for, the packs of kids, the dogs that chase or attack, the snakes, etc, etc. I actually have a sore on my face today from where a huge bug smacked me. But it's so much better imo than riding stationary, which I am trying to like but so far, not succeeding.

    In February, I was only going down the road and back -- about 0.2 miles. But I did it every day. Now, I can go 7.65 miles. So, new people, just give yourselves permission to take baby steps.
  • reggiepe
    reggiepe Posts: 146 Member
    8/1 - 8.46 miles
    8/2 - 8.61 miles

    Goal - 200 miles
    MTD - 17.07 miles
  • taanvi
    taanvi Posts: 33
    hi im joining in this month....
    monthly target ....150 miles
    1/8....6 miles
    2/8....5 miles
    3/8....6 miles
  • m1xm0d3
    m1xm0d3 Posts: 1,576 Member
    Target for August is 300 miles.

    8/1 - 12.57
    8/2 - 12.40

    80% of my miles come from work commute. Let's hope for some sunny days with tolerable heat!
  • reggiepe
    reggiepe Posts: 146 Member
    8/1 - 8.46 miles
    8/2 - 8.61 miles
    8/3 - 8.41 miles

    Goal - 200 miles
    MTD - 25.48 miles
  • m1xm0d3
    m1xm0d3 Posts: 1,576 Member
    8/1 - 12.57
    8/2 - 12.40
    8/3 - 12.11

    MTD - 37.08
  • bwogilvie
    bwogilvie Posts: 2,130 Member
    I'm in! I got in 492 miles in June, and 301 in July. I'm aiming for 100 miles/week in August, so 443 miles total. No cycling yet this month, since I'm getting over a cold, but I might get out this evening for a short ride.
  • Ekboriqua
    Ekboriqua Posts: 43 Member
    Another day of back to school shopping walk for hours plus another rainy day.

    08/01 - 9.06 miles - 590 calories
    08/02 - 0.00 rainy day no biking today
    08/03 - 0.00 rainy day
  • sajeffe
    sajeffe Posts: 850 Member
    August goal = 100 miles. Love riding, but my right knee and my left hip protest a lot after riding.


    8/1 - 0
    8/2 - 7.0 miles.
    8/3 - 7.2 miles.




    Goal = 100 miles.
    Accomplished MTD = 14.2 miles.
    Remaining miles = 85.8 miles.
  • cheeky0122
    cheeky0122 Posts: 38 Member
    What is a good goal for a beginner? The last time I rode I did a mile but felt like death afterwards....any suggestions would be greatful!!! I have a bad knee and my doctor said I should bike for cardio instead of running and that it would also help build muscle around me knee and strengthen it. I would really like to get into riding and building up my miles! I have a hybrid bicycle.

    Thanks in advance!!!!
    Just a mile? Please don't mistake me for judging, I'd like to know more about what made you feel like death though after a mile! It would be great if you got into cycling because it is much better on the joints than any other form of cardio.
  • cheeky0122
    cheeky0122 Posts: 38 Member
    I'm in for the month! I don't have a goal..just as many miles as I can put in on the bike!
    Aug 1/ 7.5mi
    Aug 2/ 5.97mi (quick out and back to test out my new clipless shoes/peddles!)
    Aug 3/ 22mi

    If anyone uses Garmin Connect, let me know! (:
  • Pmagnanifit
    Pmagnanifit Posts: 665 Member
    My goal is 100 miles I used bike commute then was injured. I'm trying to get back into it so I did 14 mi on August 1-- downhill !!!!!
  • m1xm0d3
    m1xm0d3 Posts: 1,576 Member
    8/1 - 12.57
    8/2 - 12.40
    8/3 - 12.11
    8/4 - 13.08

    MTD - 50.16

    Beautiful day outside today. May also take another ride this evening.
  • reggiepe
    reggiepe Posts: 146 Member
    8/1 - 8.46 miles
    8/2 - 8.61 miles
    8/3 - 8.41 miles
    8/4 - 9.35 miles

    Goal - 200 miles
    MTD - 34.83 miles
  • autumnlily31185
    autumnlily31185 Posts: 279 Member
    August goal 266 miles

    8/1 -6.5 miles (30 mins)
    8/2 -14.5 miles (70 mins)
    8/4 -10 miles (46 mins)


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  • choijanro
    choijanro Posts: 754 Member
    I'im in,, cycling or biking is one of my cardio exercise
  • RagtimeLady
    RagtimeLady Posts: 172 Member
    8/1 - 25.32 miles
    8/2 - 17.0 miles
    8/4 - 40.39

    Total : 82.69


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  • cheeky0122
    cheeky0122 Posts: 38 Member
    8/1 - 7.5mi
    8/2 - 5.97mi (quick out and back to test out my new clipless shoes/peddles!)
    8/3 - 22mi
    8/4 - 9.76

    To date total of about 45 miles.
  • mlove351
    mlove351 Posts: 94 Member
    road 17.25 miles today and road with clipless pedals.. what a difference in riding :)
  • mlove351
    mlove351 Posts: 94 Member
    goal is to do 150 miles for the month of august... i better to riding
  • sajeffe
    sajeffe Posts: 850 Member
    August goal = 100 miles.


    8/1 - 0
    8/2 - 7.0 miles.
    8/3 - 7.2 miles.
    8/4 - 1.2 miles. I mowed today instead of riding.




    Goal = 100 miles.
    Accomplished MTD = 15.4 miles.
    Remaining miles = 84.6 miles.

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