October Cycling Thread 2014

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  • ukaryote
    ukaryote Posts: 874 Member
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    Just started biking this summer after 3 years of doing nothing at all which made me unusually weak. I am concentrating on the stationary bikes at the gym to learn my limits. it is easier to over-exert at the gym and step off the bike than bonk on a real-life ride and still have to get home. My machine is a recumbent trike, a personal preference.

    Goals - do HIITs every other day and a leisurely ride outside on Saturdays.
  • strassenkoenigin
    strassenkoenigin Posts: 259
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    10.1. 28,5 milen at average speed of 13.1

    Goal this month is to raise my average speed
  • Double2dd
    Double2dd Posts: 18 Member
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    Missed my goal of 120 miles in September.

    I will keep the same goal - 120 miles for October.
  • bdgfn
    bdgfn Posts: 7,719 Member
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    I'm in again! I am going to shoot for 100 miles this month. Hopefully the weather cooperates enough to at least get close if not go over!
  • DaivaSimone
    DaivaSimone Posts: 657 Member
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    Last month goal was 240 km/150 miles, sufficiently low to accomodate my busy bride-to-be schedule. Now that the wedding is over, I have more time but it's darker and colder everyday, so I'm not sure if I will be able to ride much more.

    I'll go with the same goal for October, and I hope I'll be able to ride all month long, because November will probably be shortened by snow.
  • sajeffe
    sajeffe Posts: 850 Member
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    I actually was going to quit this challenge but OldDogSparky went and called me an inspiration so now I can't quit. Haha. Thanks, Sparky.

    Weather-wise, October should be the perfect month for getting some miles in here in Alabama. Still, being the (disabled) wimp I am, my goal will be 40 miles. I will revisit that goal mid-month.

    Good luck, good health, good travels, and no dogs or squirrels everyone!
  • sajeffe
    sajeffe Posts: 850 Member
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    10/2 - 4.0 miles at 10.1mph listening to Guardians of the Galaxy soundtrack on my Walkman (which has external speakers).



    Goal for October = 40 miles.
    MTD = 4 miles.
    Still want to accomplish = 36 more miles.
  • strassenkoenigin
    strassenkoenigin Posts: 259
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    October 1, 2014 7:25 PM

    10.1. 28,5 milen at average speed of 13.1
    10.2. 26,4 miles at average speed of 13.6


    Goal this month is getting faster, so I am going to bike smaller disances
  • OldDogSparky
    OldDogSparky Posts: 59
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    I actually was going to quit this challenge but OldDogSparky went and called me an inspiration so now I can't quit. Haha. Thanks, Sparky.

    ... and because you are awesome!

    Goal 400 miles, MTD 49 Miles. Guess I need to start wearing my earbuds so I can listen to some Fleetwood Mac while on the road (at least some of the good stuff that's as old as I am).
  • DevilsFan1
    DevilsFan1 Posts: 342 Member
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    I had planned to start commuting this week now that the weather here in Phoenix is no longer hellish. Unfortunately, I injured my hip running last weekend. Rest for the next week and a half and then I'll reassess.
  • fejiofor
    fejiofor Posts: 373 Member
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    Am in again. A realistic goal this time. 50km for the month of october.
    10/1 5.14 km
    10/2 3.04km
    Left to go 42km.
  • fejiofor
    fejiofor Posts: 373 Member
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    Am in again. A realistic goal this time. 50km for the month of october.
    10/1 5.14 km
    10/2 3.04km
    10/3 7.07km
    Left to go. 35km.
  • lemurcat12
    lemurcat12 Posts: 30,886 Member
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    Repeating my goal from last month, 225 miles.

    10/3: 15.56 miles.

    Remaining: 209.44.
  • cowbellsandcoffee
    cowbellsandcoffee Posts: 2,975 Member
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    10/1 - 25.2 miles
    10/3 - 17.1

    Total - 42.3

    Goal - 700+

    Remaining - 657.7
  • dramaqueen45
    dramaqueen45 Posts: 1,009 Member
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    Will try to reach 100 miles for the month, although I'm a wimp in the colder weather.

    10/1 - 5.5 miles
  • ajsimyan
    ajsimyan Posts: 180 Member
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    IN!!! Aiming for 250 miles this month.

    10/1 - 20.5 miles
  • Double2dd
    Double2dd Posts: 18 Member
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    10/4 - 15M

    MTD - 15M


    Missed my goal of 120 miles in September.

    I will keep the same goal - 120 miles for October.
  • wjelly
    wjelly Posts: 64 Member
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    Aimed for 500km last month and ended up doing over 900km - was such nice weather it would've been criminal not to use the bike at every opportunity.

    This month I'll keep it the same so a target of 500km.

    Good luck all!
  • m1xm0d3
    m1xm0d3 Posts: 1,576 Member
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    Sour September ended with a crashed and broken bike and 45 stitches to the eyebrow and a nice scar to remind me of how fragile we all are and to always put safety first. But after a few weeks on the mend and a new used bike procured. Today was the maiden voyage and I am once again throwing my hat into the ring.

    10/04 - 15.36 @ 14.1 mph

    MTD: 15.36
    Goal: 300
  • fejiofor
    fejiofor Posts: 373 Member
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    50km for the month of october.
    10/1 5.14 km
    10/2 3.04km
    10/3 7.07km
    10/4 9.43km
    Left to go. 25.57km.

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