October Cycling Challenge 2013
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10/01 - 8.08 miles
10/02 - 9.32 miles
10/03 - 8.31 miles
10/04 - Rest day
10/05 - 12.0 miles
10/06 - 7.0 miles
10/07 - 7.0 miles
10/08 - 8.49 miles
10/09 - 7.28 miles
10/10 - 6.12 miles
10/11 - 6.31 miles
10/12 - Rest Day
10/13 - Rest Day
10/14 - 18.24 miles
10/15 - 7.0 miles
10/16 - 8.49 miles
10/17 - 7.0 miles
10/18 - 9.12 miles
10/19 - 7.28 miles
10/20 - 7.28 miles
MTD - 144.32 miles
Goal - 200 miles0 -
Hi,
I'm new to My Fitness Pal & loving it! So far have lost 2kgs.
I bought a new (cheap) bike to get some exercise & the first day I loved it. Then after the second day I have hardly been able to sit as my tailbone is sooooo sore. I'm worried I won't be able to contunue biking! Any suggestions? this was over a week ago & I'm still in pain.0 -
Getting in on this challenge a little late in the month but I would like to shoot for a goal of 200 miles by the end of the month. I think that's achievable. About 20 miles a day for the next 10 days. Riding a road bike so no excuses.0
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Not sure how cheap of a bike you bought but paying a little more for a bike that is properly fit by a bike mechanic/professional can sometimes make all of the difference in the world. If you have a local bike shop go to them and ask if they can assist you in properly fitting you on your current bike. They may be able to help you adjust your seat height, handlebar reach and seat position (forward or back and tilt). If they can't do it I'm sure they have someone they can recommend. Most bike shops will assist with a very basic fitting at no cost or very little cost. The fittings can range from free and basic to quite extensive and expensive. The basic bike fit will generally get you on the road, pedaling effectively, efficiently and comfortably.
A very quick fix might be to try some padded cycling shorts. Again I recommend spending a little more at a bike shop and getting a pair specifically designed for gender specific cyclist. The large athletic store chains sometimes carry padded shorts that are very generically produced and may even cause further issues as they are not always designed and constructed with the best materials.
Hope this helps to get you back on the road and cycling again. Good luck!0 -
Hi,
I'm new to My Fitness Pal & loving it! So far have lost 2kgs.
I bought a new (cheap) bike to get some exercise & the first day I loved it. Then after the second day I have hardly been able to sit as my tailbone is sooooo sore. I'm worried I won't be able to contunue biking! Any suggestions? this was over a week ago & I'm still in pain.
In addition to the advice above, I would just add to get a saddle style (wide) seat for your bike.0 -
10/1 - 4 miles.
10/2 - 0
10/3 - 5 miles.
10/4 - 0
10/5 - 6 miles.
10/6 - 0
10/7 - 5.6 miles.
10/8 - 1.3 miles.
10/9 - 0
10/10 - 5.9 miles a little faster than usual.
10/11 - 0
10/12 - 6.2 miles.
10/13 - 0
10/14 - 6.2 miles. The Black Keys.
10/15 - 0
10/16 - 6 miles. Jack White, The White Stripes.
10/17 - 0
10/18 - 6.3 miles. Evanescence, The Pixies.
10/19 - 1.5 miles (just a quick trip to the dollar store). Jack White.
10/20 - 0
MTD = 54 miles.
Goal = 75-90 miles.
Remaining = 21 miles minimum.0 -
10/2 - 12*
10/3 - 12
10/10 - 17*
10/11 - 37*
10/13 - 32*
10/18 - 14*
10/19 - 31*
10/20 - 26*
Total: 181 miles
*fixed gear rides
It's definitely getting chillier. It's still not that bad, but when you have to slog home into the wind at the end of the ride... ugh. Maybe it was made worse because the group portion of the ride was plagued by breakdowns including this flat tire:0 -
With the highs 50s and lows 40-ish, I am about to quit riding this year.
When the October challenge began, I thought I can ride more but it's too cold for me.
Today, however, the high was just about 60 and sunny, I did go out and rode the Nashua River Railway Trail.
It brought the MTD up to 130.
The remaining 110 for 10 days is not impossible but if I ride when it's warm enough for me, I don't think I'm going to complete the challenge this month. Yes. I'm a wimp. I hate cold weather!
BTW, I bought a road bike as a LSB wants to dump off inventory heading into off season.
For the today's ride, I was averaging over 16mph, and felt like it's too fast to enjoy the scenery.
http://www.mapmyride.com/workout/413485329
http://www.mapmyride.com/workout/413533177
MTD: 129.58/240
10/05/13 6.91
10/09/13 7.09
10/09/13 9.42
10/10/13 7.11
10/10/13 9.42
10/12/13 30.93
10/12/13 17.38
10/16/13 7.11
10/16/13 9.49
10/20/13 12.46
10/20/13 12.260 -
Oct 5th 64 Miles
Oct 6th 16 Miles Commuting
Oct 7th 16 Commuting
Oct 21st 16 Commuting
MTD 1120 -
1st Oct - 17.14 miles
2nd Oct - 34.65 miles
3rd Oct - 34.99 miles
4th Oct - 34.70 miles
7th Oct -17.43 miles
9th Oct - 17.43 miles
15th Oct - 34.88 miles
16th Oct - 34.94 miles
21st Oct - 17.49 miles - wet and windy...
Total October: 243.65 miles
Target: 500 miles - I was going to decrease my target but thought better of it, I'll leave it there to taunt me... Grrr....!
Remaining: 256.35
September Miles: 273.53 Cycle
August Miles: 571.26 Cycle0 -
Haven't posted an update since late last week so here goes. Rainy day this past Saturday and I took my daughter to Busch Gardens yesterday so plenty of walking there...
10/01 - 06.25 @ 15.8 mph (AM)
10/01 - 10.01 @ 15.8 mph (Noon)
10/02 - 06.17 @ 16.9 mph (AM)
10/03 - 06.20 @ 16.1 mph (AM)
10/03 - 10.05 @ 16.2 mph (Noon)
10/04 - 06.20 @ 16.1 mph (AM)
10/04 - 10.04 @ 15.7 mph (Noon)
10/05 - 22.10 @ 16.0 mph (Noon)
10/06 - 14.06 @ 15.3 mph (Noon)
10/07 - 10.47 @ 17.5 mph (PM)
10/08 - 06.20 @ 17.6 mph (AM)
10/08 - 07.69 @ 15.3 mph (PM)
10/14 - 06.17 @ 16.8 mph (AM)
10/14 - 10.02 @ 16.3 mph (Noon)
10/15 - 06.16 @ 16.2 mph (AM)
10/15 - 10.51 @ 15.7 mph (Noon)
10/16 - 06.15 @ 16.6 mph (AM)
10/16 - 10.48 @ 16.2 mph (Noon)
10/16 - 10.15 @ 16.0 mph (PM)
10/17 - 06.21 @ 15.9 mph (AM)
10/17 - 10.43 @ 16.0 mph (Noon)
10/18 - 06.26 @ 15.7 mph (AM)
10/18 - 10.43 @ 16.0 mph (Noon)
10/21 - 06.26 @ 15.6 mph (AM)
10/21 - 10.51 @ 16.6 mph (Noon)
MTD - 225.080 -
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10/01 - 8.08 miles
10/02 - 9.32 miles
10/03 - 8.31 miles
10/04 - Rest day
10/05 - 12.0 miles
10/06 - 7.0 miles
10/07 - 7.0 miles
10/08 - 8.49 miles
10/09 - 7.28 miles
10/10 - 6.12 miles
10/11 - 6.31 miles
10/12 - Rest Day
10/13 - Rest Day
10/14 - 18.24 miles
10/15 - 7.0 miles
10/16 - 8.49 miles
10/17 - 7.0 miles
10/18 - 9.12 miles
10/19 - 7.28 miles
10/20 - 7.28 miles
10/21 - 6.12 miles
MTD - 150.44 miles
Goal - 200 miles0 -
10/2
17 MILES
10/4
15
10/5
15
10/6
31
10/8
30
10/10
30
10/12
62
10/14
20
10/18
31
10/20
36
10/21
20 MTD 3060 -
Great miles everyone, shooting to break 450 this month, have increased steadily since the end of July, broke 400 last month and I'm at 300 so far this month, switching between mountain and road. Finished my first 100 miler this month and felt great, need to start earlier in the spring now that I've taken on road cycling.0
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10/2 - 12*
10/3 - 12
10/10 - 17*
10/11 - 37*
10/13 - 32*
10/18 - 14*
10/19 - 31*
10/20 - 26*
10/21 - 13*
Total: 194 miles
*fixed gear rides
It was a short ride tonight, 13 miles, but at least I got out and rode. The season is changing. Our winds typically blow out of the south but tonight they are out of the north at about 12 mph. The temps are in the 50s, but after the long, hot summer, wearing long pants and a sweater seems like the right move, especially when riding into that north wind.
I took this picture holding the camera in my hands, at a 2.5 second exposure. It's a little jittery, but not too bad.0 -
10/1 - 4 miles.
10/2 - 0
10/3 - 5 miles.
10/4 - 0
10/5 - 6 miles.
10/6 - 0
10/7 - 5.6 miles.
10/8 - 1.3 miles.
10/9 - 0
10/10 - 5.9 miles a little faster than usual.
10/11 - 0
10/12 - 6.2 miles.
10/13 - 0
10/14 - 6.2 miles. The Black Keys.
10/15 - 0
10/16 - 6 miles. Jack White, The White Stripes.
10/17 - 0
10/18 - 6.3 miles. Evanescence, The Pixies.
10/19 - 1.5 miles (just a quick trip to the dollar store). Jack White.
10/20 - 0
10/21 - 0
MTD = 54 miles.
Goal = 75-90 miles.
Remaining = 21 miles minimum.0 -
Oct 5th 64 Miles
Oct 6th 16 Miles Commuting
Oct 7th 16 Commuting
Oct 21st 16 Commuting
Oct 22nd 16 Commuting
MTD 1280 -
Pretty sure my biggest issue with the cold weather will be my ears. Any suggestions? Can't wear much under my helmet because it barely fits already (it's adjustable and I can't adjust it any bigger).
10/1 - 4 miles.
10/2 - 0
10/3 - 5 miles.
10/4 - 0
10/5 - 6 miles.
10/6 - 0
10/7 - 5.6 miles.
10/8 - 1.3 miles.
10/9 - 0
10/10 - 5.9 miles a little faster than usual.
10/11 - 0
10/12 - 6.2 miles.
10/13 - 0
10/14 - 6.2 miles. The Black Keys.
10/15 - 0
10/16 - 6 miles. Jack White, The White Stripes.
10/17 - 0
10/18 - 6.3 miles. Evanescence, The Pixies.
10/19 - 1.5 miles (just a quick trip to the dollar store). Jack White.
10/20 - 0
10/21 - 0
10/22 - 4 miles with Gary Clark, Jr. on the Walkman.
MTD = 58 miles.
Goal = 75-90 miles.
Remaining = 17 miles minimum.0 -
Tired and burnt out, two days of cycle and I am just not feeling the joy. Probably started shorting the caloric intake too much and my grumpy got stuck. Now I got the grump. I hate grump! Anyway here is the ticker.
Maybe I should skip a day between cycle and try to shake off that funky grump. Anyone have a grump be gone spray?
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