July 2015 Bike Bicycle Cycling Challenge

I am just a beginner and never set a distance goal before. So far, I have done 41 miles, so guess I cd set a goal of doing 130 like u and that will give me an aim. My knee is a little stiff as one day I pushed up my speed and another did my longest distance of 15 miles (took me 2 days to get over that)! If I set a steady pace but a moderate distance, could b a good challenge without pushing myself too far. I want to aim to be able to get up most hills still pedalling and also plan a longer ride of maybe 30 miles but that is work in progress!!

My goal for July is 130 miles.

July 3 - 20 miles (Jordan River parkway southbound)
July 5 - 11 miles (Jordan River parkway northbound)
July 7 - 18 miles (Jordan River parkway northbound)
July 9 - 8 miles (jordan River parkway northbound)

I am being more consistent this month.

Total for July 57 miles

Tired legs tonight after my ride...now catching up on the Tour

7/01-21.19 @15.34
7/02-21.19 @15.62
7/03-21.17 @15.49
7/05-21.18 @15.43
7/06-22.12 @16.02
7/08-21.18 @16.03
7/09-30.38 @16.00
7/10-21.17 @16.24


July MTD: 179.58
Goal: 600

7/04 - 50 miles @17.8mph
7/06 - 16 miles @17.8mph
7/07 - 31 miles @16.5mph -- About half way into ride I rain into a WALL of rain. Could only see where I was going by following the white line on the side of the road (and thus almost rode into a downed tree!). Luckly rain slowed down after 10 min.
7/10 - 94 miles @15.8mph w/4,900' climbing. Felt great the first 40 miles (the climbing part) but I was going too fast so felt totally dead the last 30 miles (the downhill/flat part). Not too bad for getting up at 3:30am for work and putting in a full 8hr day by noon.


Total July miles:191
July goal miles: 800

July goal #2: Put in a good showing for the MFP TdF bike challenge.
July goal #3: Have fun at RAGBRAI!

First ride in July ... 27.5 km on the cycleway on my Marinoni Ciclo. COLD!!

hello I am new to this app (myfitnesspal) I am desperate to lose at least 2 stone as I am cycling land's end to john'groats next may I am recovering from a mtb accident (4 weeks ago) I will be back cycling next week didn't want to rush back I regularly cycle sportives and as much training rides 120+ miles a week can't wait to get back on the saddle and enjoy some summer ridding and results from this group/app and if any one can help me with my sponsorship www.justgiving.com/scott-parker10 or text spfr77 £2 or £5 or £10 to 70070 I am cycling for cancer research as I have lost my dad and sister to cancer xxx

7/01-21.19 @15.34
7/02-21.19 @15.62
7/03-21.17 @15.49
7/05-21.18 @15.43
7/06-22.12 @16.02
7/08-21.18 @16.03
7/09-30.38 @16.00
7/10-21.17 @16.24
7/11-21.17 @16.8


July MTD: 200.75
Goal: 600

I started walking and riding this summer to improve my fitness and lose weight, since Apr 5 I have logged 1026 miles and lost 20 pounds. I am somewhat intimidated by the speeds I see posted here but I must consider I ride primarily surface streets in the city and I'm quickly approaching 64 years old. ☺ I try to average 12-12.5 mph with my best being a 13 mile ride at 13.2mph. My longest ride to date has been 46 miles. I look forward to the rain stopping so I can get back to riding. Enjoy ur weekend rides, Stay safe

smabus51 wrote: »

I'm showing improvement, I just completed my highest average speed of 13.99 mph. It was only 7 miles but I feel good about it plus I did a 14 mile ride this morning at 12.8 mph. I'm living proof you're never to old to embark on a fitness program. BTW, yes I had a physical before I started on this road. As in all endeavors, safety first. .

Machka9 wrote: »

First ride in July ... 27.5 km on the cycleway on my Marinoni Ciclo. COLD!!

Saturday 11 - 27.5 km cycling outside (80 min)
Sunday 12 - 26.2 km cycling outside (75 min)

Subtotal:
July Cycling: 53.7 km in 155 min

July 1 - rode 9.8 miles for a duration of 1:07:02
July 2 - rode 10:84 miles for a duration of 1:35:19
July 3 - rode 5.53 miles for a duration of 00:31:13
July 8 - rode 5.8 miles for a duration of 00:45:35
July 10 - rode 29.1 miles for a duration of 1:52:10
July 11 - rode 20.8 miles for a duration of 1:27:51

July Total MIles: 81.87 July Total Hours: 7:19:10

7/01-21.19 @15.34
7/02-21.19 @15.62
7/03-21.17 @15.49
7/05-21.18 @15.43
7/06-22.12 @16.02
7/08-21.18 @16.03
7/09-30.38 @16.00
7/10-21.17 @16.24
7/11-21.17 @16.18
7/12-21.15 @15.74


July MTD: 221.90
Goal: 600

Dinah2 wrote: »

I'm new to cycling. Love it. Any suggestions as to a beginner goal?

What I found very helpful is find a local group that has a beginner section. we call it group 3.. They will in most cases be very helpful and it will be a "no-drop" ride. They will push you, but it won't be over the top..

if you are riding to exercise as opposed to leisure, get a heart rate strap and a GPS bike computer to track your body and effort. Then... start building.. start slow...get heart rate up and keep it there for a reasonable time, then cool down.

Everyone could suggest a length or time goal, but it really is up to your body. If you are comfortable push harder, if you are spent, cool down and call it a day. I found that if I ride alone, its a different type of ride. If I ride with friends and i'm the caboose, well then I push to catch up and keep up and before long you are keeping up and having a great chat with the person next to you...

Heart rate and fitness level determine how hard you push.. Learn your max heart rate and work towards reaching that level of effort for a short interval. Slow and Steady is the build up.....

Truly hope this helps..

July 1 - rode 9.8 miles for a duration of 1:07:02
July 2 - rode 10:84 miles for a duration of 1:35:19
July 3 - rode 5.53 miles for a duration of 00:31:13
July 8 - rode 5.8 miles for a duration of 00:45:35
July 10 - rode 29.1 miles for a duration of 1:52:10
July 11 - rode 20.8 miles for a duration of 1:27:51
July 13 - rode 7.61 miles for a duration of 00:59:06

July Total MIles: 89.48 July Total Hours: 8:18:16