July Cycling Challenge 2014

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  • tony56pr
    tony56pr Posts: 141 Member
    Know lot less than most of you but I'm shooting for 100.

    I got my bike back in October or so and rode for first time in 20 years then, rode until it got too cold and got it back out about a month ago. Then last Wednesday I went for speed and did right around 3 miles, next day I couldn't walk. Lol.

    Took my walmart 18 speed mountain bike into bike shop this last weekend and they tuned it up and looked it over for cheap. Was really nice and weren't hateful, so if I ever get the money they will be shop I'll go to and buy myself a real, fitted bike, got to work with what I have at the moment though.
  • sajeffe
    sajeffe Posts: 850 Member
    7/3 - 1.5 miles at 8.9mph.
    7/5 - 2.6 miles at 9.9mph.
    7/7 - 0.8 miles slowly.


    MTD = 4.9 miles.
    Goal = 30 miles.
    Still need = 25.1 miles.
  • faugsu
    faugsu Posts: 330 Member
    7-2-14 31 miles
    7-4 15
    7-5 30
    7-7 31 MTD 107
  • tony56pr
    tony56pr Posts: 141 Member
    According to strava I went 11 miles tonight avg. Speed of 10.48 mph. So maybe I was wrong about 3 miles last week (first time user of strava.)
  • dancingj2
    dancingj2 Posts: 4,572 Member
    Monthly goal 300
    Total so far 88.0

    7/1 - 14.0
    7/2 - 6.0
    7/3 - 12.3
    7/4 - 6.0
    7/5 - 19.2
    7/6 - 27.2
    7/7 - 1.2
    7/8 - 2.1

    I am trying to ride every day even if its only a little bit. Sometimes it seems if I do not ride for a couple of days, suddenly over a week has go by and I haven't been biking
  • asdfffffffffff3
    asdfffffffffff3 Posts: 9
    Monthly goal... Let's say 150mi

    7/1 - 22
  • veloman21
    veloman21 Posts: 418 Member
    Easy spin today.

    07-01 31.8 miles ridden at 14.7 mph avg. with 1,496ft climbing
    07-03 29.3 miles ridden at 13.0 mph avg. with 1,818ft climbing
    07-04 23.5 miles ridden at 15.2 mph avg. with 1,640ft climbing
    07-05 72.9 miles ridden at 14.3 mph avg. with 5,759ft climbing
    07-06 30.3 miles ridden at 13.0 mph avg. with 2,062ft climbing
    07-07 63.0 miles ridden at 15.0 mph avg. with 3,837ft climbing
    07-08 29.2 miles ridden at 13.4 mph avg. with 1,967ft climbing

    MTD Totals

    280.1 miles ridden at 14.2 avg and 18,580 ft climbing
  • e_smith06
    e_smith06 Posts: 65 Member
    Goal for July: 250 miles

    7-4 : 12.14 miles
    7-5 : 15.00 miles
    7-6 : 22.60 miles
    7-7 : 30.31 miles
    7-8 : 21.88 miles

    Total: 101.93 miles
  • rainman76
    rainman76 Posts: 3
    I saw this and I wanted to join this group. I love biking and I am trying to get more into it. I bike to work when I can, and run on my off days. My goal is 100 miles for July.

    July 1: 4.9 miles to work and 4.9 back. ( the back takes twice as long due to down hill to work, and up hill all the way home). 15 minutes vs 32 minutes.

    July 2: 4.9 miles to work and 4.9 back.

    July 3: 4.9 miles to work and 4.9 back.

    July 8: 4.9 miles to work and 4.9 back.
  • Vanguard1
    Vanguard1 Posts: 388 Member
    Just what I needed since i am finally getting back on my bike!!
    Goal 200
    July 6 12 miles
    July 8 12 miles
    Total 24 miles
  • msrn8143
    msrn8143 Posts: 90 Member
    How are you measuring your distance and speed? :ohwell:
  • steffenson
    steffenson Posts: 312 Member
    07/06 - 16 miles @ 17.4mph


    My July goal is 200 miles which I will mostly be doing the last half of the month.
  • steffenson
    steffenson Posts: 312 Member
    There are many ways. Most of us that are really into biking have cyclometers on our bikes. Or you can bring your smart phone with you and run an app like strava (the one I use - there are many others) which tracks your distance and speed along with many other stats. Or you can just figure out how far your loop is (drive it with a car), time your ride with your watch and with a calculator figure out your average speed.
    How are you measuring your distance and speed? :ohwell:
  • mstripes
    mstripes Posts: 151 Member
    Once again I'm in late. Goal this month is 600 miles, MTD as of yesterday is 199 miles. Saturday (12th) have a double century planned; STP with a group of friends and friends relatives. After that I plan to go back to -2 pounds a week goal plus serious training for the soon to be here CX season.
  • m1xm0d3
    m1xm0d3 Posts: 1,576 Member
    07/01 - 07.01 @ 15.9 mph (AM Commute)
    07/01 - 12.09 @ 16.9 mph (PM Commute)
    07/02 - 07.06 @ 16.0 mph (AM Commute)
    07/02 - 12.01 @ 16.1 mph (PM Commute)
    07/03 - 07.07 @ 16.1 mph (AM Commute)
    07/03 - 12.06 @ 16.3 mph (PM Commute)
    07/04 - 17.06 @ 16.0 mph
    07/05 - Rest Day
    07/06 - 17.26 @ 16.7 mph
    07/07 - 07.03 @ 17.0 mph (AM Commute)
    07/07 - 13.07 @ 16.8 mph (PM Commute)
    07/08 - 07.00 @ 15.7 mph (AM Commute)
    07/08 - 07.07 @ 15.3 mph (PM Commute) - Flat tire! Had to walk 2 miles home. :angry:


    MTD: 125.8
    Goal: 300
  • eaglelakebill
    eaglelakebill Posts: 120 Member
    Goal 125 miles

    7/8 6.3 miles @ 14.4 mph for 26 minutes
  • cowbellsandcoffee
    cowbellsandcoffee Posts: 2,975 Member
    7/1 - 32.5 miles
    7/2 - 21.7
    7/3 - 32.2
    7/5 - 33.1
    7/6 - 37
    7/8 - 31.4

    Total - 187.9

    Remaining - 412.1
  • mom2pandc
    mom2pandc Posts: 14 Member
    I'm going to have to step it up if I'm going to make my goal!

    Goal 200 miles

    7/2 - 10.01 miles
    7/4 - 13.64 miles
    7/5 - 16.73 miles
    7/8 - 11.87 miles

    Total to date - 52.25 miles
  • dancingj2
    dancingj2 Posts: 4,572 Member
    Monthly goal 300
    Total so far 108.0

    7/1 - 14.0
    7/2 - 6.0
    7/3 - 12.3
    7/4 - 6.0
    7/5 - 19.2
    7/6 - 27.2
    7/7 - 1.2
    7/8 - 2.1
    7/9 - 20.0
  • SteveCro
    SteveCro Posts: 788 Member
    Monthly goal 300
    Total so far 108.0

    7/1 - 14.0
    7/2 - 6.0
    7/3 - 12.3
    7/4 - 6.0
    7/5 - 19.2
    7/6 - 27.2
    7/7 - 1.2
    7/8 - 2.1
    7/9 - 20.0

    You are really doing great. Getting some great mileage days in!
  • lemurcat12
    lemurcat12 Posts: 30,886 Member
    7/1: 30.26 miles
    7/4: 25.12 miles
    7/5: 29.94 miles
    7/8: 15.37 miles
    7/9: spinning (doesn't count for miles, but I might add it to my days if I start doing it regularly)

    Goal=250 miles and 16 days; Now=100.69 miles and 4 days.
    Remaining=149.31 miles and 12 days.
  • m1xm0d3
    m1xm0d3 Posts: 1,576 Member
    Well I got my bike fixed....somewhat. I replaced the tube and threw on a half worn MTB tire and was all set but I have some slight rubbing from the caliper pads rubbing on the disc. I lessened it some but it's still there. I'll probably have to take it in which I hate to do but it's annoying.

    07/01 - 07.01 @ 15.9 mph (AM Commute)
    07/01 - 12.09 @ 16.9 mph (PM Commute)
    07/02 - 07.06 @ 16.0 mph (AM Commute)
    07/02 - 12.01 @ 16.1 mph (PM Commute)
    07/03 - 07.07 @ 16.1 mph (AM Commute)
    07/03 - 12.06 @ 16.3 mph (PM Commute)
    07/04 - 17.06 @ 16.0 mph
    07/05 - Rest Day
    07/06 - 17.26 @ 16.7 mph
    07/07 - 07.03 @ 17.0 mph (AM Commute)
    07/07 - 13.07 @ 16.8 mph (PM Commute)
    07/08 - 07.00 @ 15.7 mph (AM Commute)
    07/08 - 07.07 @ 15.3 mph (PM Commute) - Flat tire! Had to walk 2 miles home. :angry:
    07/09 - 07.00 @ 15.1 mph (AM Commute)
    07/09 - 14.09 @ 15.4 mph (PM Commute)


    MTD: 146.9
    Goal: 300
  • Rogus1
    Rogus1 Posts: 60 Member
    MTD: 387 miles
  • veloman21
    veloman21 Posts: 418 Member
    Quick spin to test new saddle on what was supposed to be a rest day :) Feeling good about reaching my goal of 800 miles this month ;-)

    07-01 31.8 miles ridden at 14.7 mph avg. with 1,496ft climbing
    07-03 29.3 miles ridden at 13.0 mph avg. with 1,818ft climbing
    07-04 23.5 miles ridden at 15.2 mph avg. with 1,640ft climbing
    07-05 72.9 miles ridden at 14.3 mph avg. with 5,759ft climbing
    07-06 30.3 miles ridden at 13.0 mph avg. with 2,062ft climbing
    07-07 63.0 miles ridden at 15.0 mph avg. with 3,837ft climbing
    07-08 29.2 miles ridden at 13.4 mph avg. with 1,967ft climbing
    07-09 13.8 miles ridden at 15.4 mph avg. with 761ft climbing

    MTD Totals

    293.9 miles ridden at 14.2 avg and 19,341 ft climbing
  • sajeffe
    sajeffe Posts: 850 Member
    How are you measuring your distance and speed? :ohwell:

    I use MapMyRide.com.
  • sajeffe
    sajeffe Posts: 850 Member
    7/3 - 1.5 miles at 8.9mph.
    7/5 - 2.6 miles at 9.9mph.
    7/7 - 0.8 miles slowly.
    7/9 - 3.0 miles at 10.2mph listening to Cheap Trick on the Walkman (external speakers - not earbuds).


    MTD = 7.9 miles.
    Goal = 30 miles.
    Still need = 22.1 miles.
  • faugsu
    faugsu Posts: 330 Member
    7-2-14 31 miles
    7-4 15
    7-5 30
    7-7 31
    7-9 32 MTD 139
  • e_smith06
    e_smith06 Posts: 65 Member
    Goal for July: 250 miles

    7-4 : 12.14 miles
    7-5 : 15.00 miles
    7-6 : 22.60 miles
    7-7 : 30.31 miles
    7-8 : 21.88 miles
    7-9 : 11.14 miles

    Total: 113.07 miles
  • cowbellsandcoffee
    cowbellsandcoffee Posts: 2,975 Member
    7/1 - 32.5 miles
    7/2 - 21.7
    7/3 - 32.2
    7/5 - 33.1
    7/6 - 37
    7/8 - 31.4
    7/9 - 31.6

    Total - 219.5

    Remaining - 380.5
  • ebailey710
    ebailey710 Posts: 271 Member
    Planning to join in August if possible. Doing a running challenge currently and throwing some biking in for cross training.

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