June Cycling Challenge 2014
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6.1.14 - 28.3 miles - 18.0mph
6.3.14 - 18.9 miles - 19.6mph
6.4.14 - 18.9 miles - 19.0mph
6.4.14 - 19.0 miles - 19.1mph
6.5.14 - 18.8 miles - 18.3mph
6.5.14 - 19.1 miles - 19.1mph
6.7.14 - 38.0 miles - 20.2mph
6.9.14 - 18.9 miles - 20.8mph
Totals - 179.9mi 9h 19m
Goal = 600 miles / 421.1 to go
Had a lot of rain the last few days. Gotta make up some miles.0 -
01st June - 22.7 miles
03nd June - 14.1 miles
08th June - 26.6 miles
Cumulative: 63.40 -
Monthly goal 250
Total so far 19.0
5/1 - 11.6
5/10 - 7.4
Where has the time gone and why was I not riding my bike?0 -
Kate, this is a very motivating thread, thanks!!
Like you I returned to cycling after a long hiatus. I had stopped riding my bike at 16 years of age (car was much cooler then
) and got back in the saddle just 4 years ago at the age of 47. I LOVE IT!!!
I have lost over 100 pounds since I re-started my love affair with biking and enjoyed many great rides and met many great people along the way
I would really love to do 1,000 miles this month but think I may come up just shy.
June 1st - 10th 337.43 miles, 17,843 ft climbing, 15.1 mph avg0 -
I got in 9.5 miles on Thursday.
I have a question for the really avid/experienced cyclers. I just had my bike into the shop to get my gears looked at, they were slipping on my last ride. The guy adjusted them at no charge, but recommended that I have an allover tune-up for $60. How often, if ever do you get a tune-up and its that a normal cost?
Kate,
There are a number of things that can cause that. Shifter out of adjustment is one, but also a stretched chain or worn cassette can have similar symptoms. Preventive maintenance is always a good idea. Thoroughly clean then lightly re-grease your chain and it may also help.0 -
I made a separate thread in the F&E forum but I really need some urgent help.
In short, I've broken 3 spokes in as many weeks just from street riding. My LBS said I def need a new 'stronger' rim so I am shopping on Amazon but have zero experience with the intricacies of buying a new wheel so I'll list what is currently on there.
Diamondback SL7 Aluminum Alloy
Double Wall
700c x 28/38C
ETRTO 662 x 20
Disc brakes and an 8 speed cassette.
The bike is a Diamondback Overdrive Sport so I don't want to go too expensive (I only paid $500 for the bike). I am not too concerned with the wheel's weight as long as it's somewhat economical and durable.
I really appreciate any help you guys can give.
I don't want to be indelicate, but what weight are you riding at? Unless it is far beyond the stated range of the wheel/spokes, then I would think the problem is poorly tensioned spokes. Find a bike shop that truly knows how to measure and set spoke tension and that should cure your problem.0 -
I got in 9.5 miles on Thursday.
I have a question for the really avid/experienced cyclers. I just had my bike into the shop to get my gears looked at, they were slipping on my last ride. The guy adjusted them at no charge, but recommended that I have an allover tune-up for $60. How often, if ever do you get a tune-up and its that a normal cost?
There is a little nut on the the end of the cable that sometimes needs a click or two to keep my gears shifting OK. I think the cable stretches and that tightens it up.
The other thing I do from time to time is wipe my chain off and squirt a wax lube on my on it. Usually my chain starts making noises to let me know it needs some (the squeaky chain gets the grease?)
Every one to two years I figure my bikes needs a good once over. As I recall its almost $100 here for a complete cleaning and adjusting.0 -
Goal: 150
6/2 - 6.9
6/5 - 6.9
6/9 - 4.9
6/11 - 4.9
Total: 23.6
Miles to go: 126.4
>.< Calculated miles to go wrong last time. I can math.0 -
June 2 - rode 34.7 miles for a duration of 2:01:28
June 3 - rode 43.3 miles for a duration of 2:59:48
June 4 - rode 19.1 miles for a duration of 1:17:32
June 5 - rode 29.1 miles for a duration of 1:46:54 (XC Warm-Up and 3 x 10 XC race start intervals)
June 6 - rode for 10 miles for a duration of 45 mintues
June 8 - rode 13.5 miles for a duration of 1:13:33 (XC race only - not counting the 45 minute warm-up)
June 10 - rode 7.57 miles for a duration of 55:33 (singletrack taper rep intervals)
June totals: 157.27 miles / 10:59:48 hours0 -
35.12/50 miles for June:
10.76 on June 1st
12.18 on June 8th
12.18 again on June 10th (I'm guessing the distance on this one, since my app didn't record this ride - bummer! - but I did the same route that I did on the 8th so it's a very, very close estimate) - Feeling great this morning!0 -
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Hello all! I have no idea how I missed this thread until now. At any rate, I am in. I have done 153 miles so far this month and my goal is a minimum of 400 miles for the month. I also track my ride using mapmyride.com so if you want to follow me there that is cool too.
Look up Donnie Manos or [email protected]
Ride On!0 -
June 1--26.18 miles
June 3--1.41 miles
June 4--10.55 miles
June 5--20.79 miles
June 7--14.33 miles
June 8--12.18 miles
June 10--8.12 miles
Total=93.56 miles; 131.44 miles to go.0 -
Nicely done!June 1--26.18 miles
June 3--1.41 miles
June 4--10.55 miles
June 5--20.79 miles
June 7--14.33 miles
June 8--12.18 miles
June 10--8.12 miles
Total=93.56 miles; 131.44 miles to go.0 -
13.1 miles today and boy, I needed it.
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6.1.14 - 28.3 miles - 18.0mph
6.3.14 - 18.9 miles - 19.6mph
6.4.14 - 18.9 miles - 19.0mph
6.4.14 - 19.0 miles - 19.1mph
6.5.14 - 18.8 miles - 18.3mph
6.5.14 - 19.1 miles - 19.1mph
6.7.14 - 38.0 miles - 20.2mph
Total - 161.0mi 8h 24m
Goal = 600 miles / 439 to go
That's an impressive first week! I had a great first week too mind - 132 miles is a lot for me.
I can't get above an average of 18mph though so that's certainly a goal for me. New roadbike on the cards too I think
Hey, just saw this. What bike you rides definitely makes a difference on speed. Since I can't do a ton of miles on the weekdays, I just try and go b*lls out sprint for as long as I can. Then I slow it down. I feel like this has really helped my speed, but hell, I don't know. I just get on my bike and ride most of the time.
If you do get a new bike, be sure and post pics. I love some good bike porn 0 -
6.1.14 - 28.3 miles - 18.0mph
6.3.14 - 18.9 miles - 19.6mph
6.4.14 - 18.9 miles - 19.0mph
6.4.14 - 19.0 miles - 19.1mph
6.5.14 - 18.8 miles - 18.3mph
6.5.14 - 19.1 miles - 19.1mph
6.7.14 - 38.0 miles - 20.2mph
6.9.14 - 18.9 miles - 20.8mph
6.10.14 - 19.0 miles - 20.6mph
Totals - 198.8mi 10h 14m
Goal = 600 miles / 401.2 to go
Not gonna lie. Been slacking the last few days.0 -
June 2 - rode 34.7 miles for a duration of 2:01:28
June 3 - rode 43.3 miles for a duration of 2:59:48
June 4 - rode 19.1 miles for a duration of 1:17:32
June 5 - rode 29.1 miles for a duration of 1:46:54 (XC Warm-Up and 3 x 10 XC race start intervals)
June 6 - rode for 10 miles for a duration of 45 mintues
June 8 - rode 13.5 miles for a duration of 1:13:33 (XC race only - not counting the 45 minute warm-up)
June 10 - rode 7.57 miles for a duration of 55:33 (singletrack taper rep intervals)
June 11 - rode 40.68 miles for a duration of 3:20:03
June Totals: 197.95 miles for a duration of 14:19:51 hours0 -
June total = 188 miles
Still on course for my 500 mile goal!0
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