December Cycling Challenge

CricketKate
CricketKate Posts: 3,657 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Wow! If I weren't the one starting this, I would think that December and cycling were contradictory words.

We are back for another month of cycling. All are welcome to join. We have some really experienced cyclers who are able to put up huge numbers and we have others who are just getting their feet wet in the cycling waters. Whatever level you are at is the perfect level to join up.Even if you don't consider yourself a cycler, if you put your foot to a pedal you are welcome to join.

Some people post their mileage, others their minutes. However you want to post is fine.

Now, get on that bike, You know that you want to.
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  • FancyPantsFran
    FancyPantsFran Posts: 3,687 Member
    can you count cycling classes
  • Jmoss4852
    Jmoss4852 Posts: 70 Member
    I'm in! But what is required for this challenge? I just got a bike and feel so unsure about it at the moment.. Lol
  • walterclark1221
    walterclark1221 Posts: 11 Member
    I live in Miami and love cycling in the winter. How do I join the Cycle Challenge?
  • sajeffe
    sajeffe Posts: 850 Member
    There is no "how" for the challenge. You can set a goal for yourself, or just post what you've done. You can post daily, weekly, or whenever. No hard and fast rules except to be kind to others.

    I don't ride a lot because I'm disabled by illness, but I've been using these monthly threads to make myself accountable. Last month, I only rode 32 miles (my goal was 60). But, I'll try to do better this month. Since I have already met my weight loss goal, I'm trying not to be too hard on myself if pain keeps me off the bike.

    Oh, and stationary bikes count.

    My goal for December is 50 miles. I don't like riding indoors, but I will if I have to for December and January.


    12/1 - 0 miles.


    MTD - 0 miles.
    Goal - 50 miles.
    Remaining - 50 miles.
  • FancyPantsFran
    FancyPantsFran Posts: 3,687 Member
    My goal for the month of Dec is 15 hours for the month. I live in a chilly climate so I will count my cycling classes. I usually go1- 2x a week but want to up it to 3.... Good Luck with your goals everyone!!!
  • sajeffe
    sajeffe Posts: 850 Member
    12/1 - 0 miles.
    12/2 - 0 miles.
    12/3 - 6 miles.


    MTD - 6 miles.
    Goal - 50 miles.
    Remaining - 44 miles.
  • GenoPrice
    GenoPrice Posts: 477 Member
    I'm in.

    Managed 197 miles last month, guess the half marathon training is taking a lot of my time but plan on dusting the turbo trainer down to get some winter training in.

    3/12 - 20 miles, constant 40km/h wind on the way out but fun on the way back
  • stu1102
    stu1102 Posts: 129 Member
    December MTD.....


    2nd December 16 Miles (commuting)
    3rd December 16 Miles (commuting)


    Total 32
  • IronPhyllida
    IronPhyllida Posts: 533 Member
    1st Dec - 0 miles
    2nd Dec - 0 miles
    3rd Dec - 34.47 miles
    4th Dec - 17.48 miles

    Total November: 51.95 miles
    Target: 400 miles
    Remaining: 348.05 miles

    November Miles: 381.63
    October Miles: 316.49
    September Miles: 273.53
    August Miles: 571.26
  • FancyPantsFran
    FancyPantsFran Posts: 3,687 Member
    December 3rd 60 minutes 26 miles Goal 200 miles
  • stu1102
    stu1102 Posts: 129 Member
    December MTD.....


    2nd December 16 Miles (commuting)
    3rd December 16 Miles (commuting)
    5th December 16 Miles (commuting)


    Total 48
  • mlove351
    mlove351 Posts: 94 Member
    Hello all....

    Well I am going to try for December. ...Last month did not do zip.. For this month will mostly do spin classes or my trainer...Goal is just to do ride 3 times a week.. will come up with numbers
  • FancyPantsFran
    FancyPantsFran Posts: 3,687 Member
    Goal 200 miles

    12/3 26 miles 60 mins
    12/5 26 miles 60 minutes

    Total 52 miles
  • briannw
    briannw Posts: 73 Member
    In! Getting back on my bike this weekend, How often do we post?
  • GenoPrice
    GenoPrice Posts: 477 Member
    3/12 - 20 miles, constant 40km/h wind on the way out but fun on the way back
    5/12 - 19 miles spinning
  • GenoPrice
    GenoPrice Posts: 477 Member
    3/12 - 20 miles, constant 40km/h wind on the way out but fun on the way back
    5/12 - 19 miles spinning
    6/12 - 22 miles
  • FancyPantsFran
    FancyPantsFran Posts: 3,687 Member
    Goal 200 miles

    12/3 26 miles 60 mins
    12/5 26 miles 60 minutes

    Total 52 miles

    12/7 27miles total 79
  • faugsu
    faugsu Posts: 330 Member
    Greetings!! I haven't been riding [or posting] as my left hip was replaced. I expect to be back riding, but will not push it. Best of luck to you -- and ride a few miles for me, Robert
  • sajeffe
    sajeffe Posts: 850 Member
    Congrats on the new hip, Robert. Speedy recovery to you!

    Here's a little something for the hard core riders: http://www.openculture.com/2013/12/turn-your-bike-into-an-electric-hybrid-with-mits-copenhagen-wheel.html It sounds really cool.
  • mlove351
    mlove351 Posts: 94 Member
    12/2/2013 5miles 20minutes 272cals burned trainer at home
    12/7/2013 12.14 62minutes



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  • mlove351
    mlove351 Posts: 94 Member
    12/2/2013 5 mi 20 minutes 272 cals bike trainer
    12/7/2013 12.14 mi 62 minutes 1152 cals road bike
    12/8/2013 8 mi 30 minutes 461 cals stationary bike



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  • CariG7
    CariG7 Posts: 3 Member
    I am in, too!
    I hope to get in 7 hours in spinning classes this month.

    I have only done 55 minutes out of a 75 minute class...do not have any stamina in my "seat" area yet! :laugh: :laugh:

    Hopefully, I will be able to read everyone's posts for encouragement and post my update once a week.:bigsmile:

    Regards,
    Cari
  • IronPhyllida
    IronPhyllida Posts: 533 Member
    3rd Dec - 34.47 miles
    4th Dec - 21.15 miles
    5th Dec - 6 miles (cycled for 3 miles then headed back - way too windy!)
    9th Dec - 17.50 miles

    Total November: 79.12 miles
    Target: 400 miles
    Remaining: 320.88 miles

    November Miles: 381.63
    October Miles: 316.49
    September Miles: 273.53
    August Miles: 571.26
  • GenoPrice
    GenoPrice Posts: 477 Member
    3/12 - 20 miles, constant 40km/h wind on the way out but fun on the way back
    5/12 - 19 miles spinning
    6/12 - 22 miles
    9/12 - 19 miles spinning
  • EHisCDN
    EHisCDN Posts: 480 Member
    I did 50km last week. I'll try for another 50 this week!
  • sajeffe
    sajeffe Posts: 850 Member
    12/1 - 0 miles.
    12/2 - 0 miles.
    12/3 - 6 miles.
    12/4 - 12/8 - 0 miles.
    12/9 - 2 miles stationary.


    MTD - 8 miles.
    Goal - 50 miles.
    Remaining - 42 miles.
  • stu1102
    stu1102 Posts: 129 Member
    2nd December 16 Miles (commuting)
    3rd December 16 Miles (commuting)
    5th December 16 Miles (commuting)
    9th December 18 miles (commuting)
    10th December 16 Miles (commuting)


    Total 82
  • phred_52
    phred_52 Posts: 189 Member
    Live in Maine, so I use the stationary bike in gym. I do 120 min. 5 days/wk. Monitor says 21mi, 500 or so cal.

    100 or so mi/wk. Now if only my lungs weren't smoke filled (haha).
  • sajeffe
    sajeffe Posts: 850 Member
    12/1 - 0 miles.
    12/2 - 0 miles.
    12/3 - 6 miles.
    12/4 - 12/8 - 0 miles.
    12/9 - 2 miles stationary.
    12/10 - 1.1 miles stationary.


    MTD - 9.1 miles.
    Goal - 50 miles.
    Remaining - 40.9 miles.
  • Bocch
    Bocch Posts: 191 Member
    After talking with a Nutritionist and finding most of my mistakes, I am back in.
    Winter in NJ has me spinning at this time of year.
    December 3 : 8.2 mi
    December 5 : 8.6 mi
    December 7 : 9.1 mi
    December 9 : 8.9 mi

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