October Cycling Thread 2014

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  • fejiofor
    fejiofor Posts: 373 Member
    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
    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
    Repeating my goal from last month, 225 miles.

    10/3: 15.56 miles.

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

    Total - 42.3

    Goal - 700+

    Remaining - 657.7
  • dramaqueen45
    dramaqueen45 Posts: 1,009 Member
    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: 177 Member
    IN!!! Aiming for 250 miles this month.

    10/1 - 20.5 miles
  • Double2dd
    Double2dd Posts: 18 Member
    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
    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
    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
    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.
  • sajeffe
    sajeffe Posts: 850 Member
    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


    Oh geeesh. Glad you're okay and back at it.
  • sajeffe
    sajeffe Posts: 850 Member
    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).

    Thanks, Sparky. Guardians of the Galaxy soundtrack is songs from when I was in my teens. So at least mentally, I can feel young again. Haha.
  • DaivaSimone
    DaivaSimone Posts: 657 Member
    October goal: 250km/140 miles

    10.3: 10 km / 6.25 miles
    10.5: 51 km / 31.75 miles

    Toal: 61 km / 38 miles
  • m1xm0d3
    m1xm0d3 Posts: 1,576 Member
    Day 2... feels good to be back to it. Planning to squeeze out a few more weeks of work commutes before it's too darn cold in the AM.

    10/04 - 15.36 @ 14.1 mph
    10/05 - 15.29 @ 15.2 mph


    MTD: 30.65
    Goal: 300
  • UmmSqueaky
    UmmSqueaky Posts: 715 Member
    Month's goal: 400 miles

    10/2: 22.3 miles
    10/5: 28.5 miles

    Month's total: 50.8 miles

    October has gotten off to a slow start. Was all kitted out at 6 am to ride to work on the 1st when the heavens opened up and it started to pour. 40 degrees and rain, no thanks. The next day it was lightly raining and about 55 when it was time to ride home. I decided to go for it, although going the short route rather than the long (7 miles vs. 15). I have to give myself a pep talk to get on the bike now that it's getting chillier. No snow yet, thankfully.
  • sajeffe
    sajeffe Posts: 850 Member
    10/2 - 4.0 miles at 10.1mph listening to Guardians of the Galaxy soundtrack on my Walkman (which has external speakers).
    10/5 - 1.8 miles. The wind was fun. Not.


    Goal for October = 40 miles.
    MTD = 5.8 miles.
    Still want to accomplish = 34.2 more miles.
  • fejiofor
    fejiofor Posts: 373 Member
    50km for the month of october.
    10/1 5.14 km
    10/2 3.04km
    10/3 7.07km
    10/4 9.43km
    10/5 5.75km
    Left to go: 19.82km
  • rexvaughn
    rexvaughn Posts: 5 Member
    I am shooting for 80 a week for this month. I have hit my goal for this week and ready to start the next. I hate that the weather is starting to get colder and may limit riding. Does anyone have any experience with interactive trainers for the super cold months?
  • lemurcat12
    lemurcat12 Posts: 30,886 Member
    Goal: 225 miles.

    10/3: 15.56 miles.
    10/5: 35.74 miles

    To date: 51.30. Remaining: 173.70.
  • nogrows
    nogrows Posts: 56 Member
    Like this group!
    I started commuting the first of august, bought a new (secondhand) bicycle yesterday :D (Gazelle, city bike)
    The commute is 9,5 km (single way).
    Goal: 200-250 km in October (124-155 miles)
    Current status:65 km (ca. 40 miles) (ca. 28% of goal)
  • m1xm0d3
    m1xm0d3 Posts: 1,576 Member
    I am shooting for 80 a week for this month. I have hit my goal for this week and ready to start the next. I hate that the weather is starting to get colder and may limit riding. Does anyone have any experience with interactive trainers for the super cold months?

    I don't personally but I have been researching. Apparently the magnetic ones are the best as they are much more quiet than the fluid type. Check your local fb group or CL and you should be able to find them there. Skinny slicks are best for obvious reasons.
  • faugsu
    faugsu Posts: 330 Member
    Glad to be here for October's challenge (THANX CRICKETKATE!!)
    Enjoyed reading up on old and new posters - very inspirational.
    Here's my mileage from my ride in Missouri on the Katy Trail:
    Oct 1 81 miles
    10-2 53
    10-3 69
    10-4 46
    10-5 29 MTD 278

    Due to the chat surface [crushed limestone] I averaged 11.1 mph. My usual neighborhood average is 14-15, and my road average is 15-16.5, so I was putting in a lot of effort & saddle time to get those miles. The trip was fun, but I'm glad to be home & in my own bed. In 2 weeks I'll be in OKC visiting relatives. Can't wait to ride there with all the nice people on their weekly rides.
  • Tetesandra
    Tetesandra Posts: 783 Member
    10/2 .50 Mile
    10/3 2 Miles
    10/6 4.5 Miles

    Total 7 Miles

    Goal left 43 Miles
  • m1xm0d3
    m1xm0d3 Posts: 1,576 Member
    10/04 - 15.36 @ 14.1 mph
    10/05 - 15.29 @ 15.2 mph
    10/06 - 15.11 @ 15.1 mph

    MTD: 45.76
    Goal: 300
  • cowbellsandcoffee
    cowbellsandcoffee Posts: 2,975 Member
    10/1 - 25.2 miles
    10/3 - 17.1
    10/6 - 20.3

    Total - 62.6

    Goal - 700+

    Remaining - 637.4
  • sajeffe
    sajeffe Posts: 850 Member
    10/2 - 4.0 miles at 10.1mph listening to Guardians of the Galaxy soundtrack on my Walkman (which has external speakers).
    10/5 - 1.8 miles. The wind was fun. Not.
    10/7 - 3.8 miles at 9.4mph listening to Cheap Trick, Live at Budokan.


    Goal for October = 40 miles.
    MTD = 9.6 miles.
    Still want to accomplish = 30.4 more miles.
  • sajeffe
    sajeffe Posts: 850 Member
    AND, if you ever want to find this thread again, click on the little star on the right. But then you'll also get notifications every time somebody posts. Woot. It was so simple the other way. Oh well.
  • Ohhim
    Ohhim Posts: 1,142 Member
    One week in and a bit ahead of the pace as the low winds, overcast weather, and recent tune-up have helped. With a much more comfortable high of 82 yesterday, I opted to ride a local trail to the end, racking up another 52 miles on the bike. Still, as the running mileage ramps up in the coming weeks it'll be good to have a bit of a cushion.

    10/2 - 27 miles (17.4 mph)
    10/6 - 52 miles (16.1 mph)
    10/7 - 38 miles (16.1 mph)

    Total: 117 miles (17/day)
    Goal: 300 miles (10/day)

    Toying with doing a 2 day trip up/down the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage trail in the next few weeks as I've been feeling pretty fresh after doing a 38 and 52 mile ride the past 2 days and suspect the 106 mile trek from Key Largo to Key West seems pretty doable.
  • cowbellsandcoffee
    cowbellsandcoffee Posts: 2,975 Member
    10/1 - 25.2 miles
    10/3 - 17.1
    10/6 - 20.3
    10/7 - 17.2

    Total - 79.8

    Goal - 700+

    Remaining - 620.2
  • worldtraveller321
    worldtraveller321 Posts: 150 Member
    Cyclist Here , contact me for anything on cycling. I race bikes as well, did a race past weekend of 110 miles on gravel roads. long endurance person here - contact me direct for any suggestions and help
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