September 2015 Bike Bicycle Cycling Challenge
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PlunderingSteelGorilla wrote: »My goal to cycle 1,000 km in 90 days may be lost already after just shy of 211 km. Broke my rear axle on a trail ride last night and had to walk it 10 km home.
That totally blows. Hope you can get it fixed up soon!
9/6 4.69 mi
9/7 7.47 mi
9/11 7.86 mi
9/12 9.12 mi
9/16 6.07 mi
Nothing, I know, compared to some of you animals, but I'm enjoying the heck out of my bike, and it gives me a second activity to switch off with swimming.
Here are a couple pics from one of my rides
Our local scum-pond, also known as the Delaware and Raritan Canal:
Two roads diverged in the wood, and I, well, I have to confess I took the one that looked better traveled. Figured the other one would still be there next time:
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Just wasn't feeling it today.
9/1 - 9.3 miles
9/3 - 16.3 miles
9/5 - 23.7 miles
9/7 - 27.2 miles
9/9 - 21.9 miles
9/10 - 4.6 miles
9/11 - 10.7 miles
9/12 - 21.9 miles
9/14 - 7.7 miles
9/16 - 6.5 miles
Total 149.9 miles
Goal 300 miles
Remaining 150.1 miles0 -
September 1 - rode 18.4 miles for a duration of 1:20:23
September 4 - rode 18.4 miles for a duration of 1:20:55
September 5 - rode 6.03 miles for a duration of 0:41:41
September 6 - rode 8.51 miles for a duration of 1:00:31
September 7 - rode 18.4 miles for a duration of 1:21:03
September 9 - rode 18.3 miles for a duration of 1:16:14
September 10 - rode 4.57 miles for a duration of 0:29:04
September 11 - rode 4 miles for a duration of 0:30:00
September 12 - rode 18.8 miles for a duration of 1:50:48 (MTB Race)
September 15 - rode 10.5 miles for a duration of 1:26:45
September 16 - rode 6.52 miles for a duration of 0:52:13
September Total MIles: 132.43 September Total Hours: 12:09:370 -
Mostly commuting miles so far this week to/from baseball games. Got in a few extra yesterday as it was a double header, and I convinced a buddy to join me for the game and do some riding afterwards.
9/1 - 20 miles
9/2 - 44 miles
9/4 - 51 miles
9/5 - 6 miles
9/6 - 26 miles
9/7 - 17 miles
9/8 - 45 miles
9/10 - 16 miles
9/11 - 16 miles
9/12 - 12 miles
9/13 - 11 miles
9/14 - 3 miles
9/15 - 25 miles
9/16 - 11 miles
Total: 302 miles
Goal: 500 miles
Remaining: 198 miles0 -
Was a little short last month but had 2 weeks of crazy business hope to not have here. Goal 300
9/2 - 20.01 miles, road bike, Riding with the Wed. night group 15.43 ave.
9/3 - 6.08 miles road bike, short ride so pushed it, 16.02 ave.
9/5 - 16.40 miles, road bike, chased home by a thunderstorm (windy) 14.75 ave
9/6 - 36.1miles, road bike, rode bike trail, 97 degrees, 14.02 ave.
9/9 - 19.97 miles, road bike, rode with the Wed. night group. 15.02 ave.
9/10 - 6.0 miles, road bike, quick ride before it got dark.
9/14 - 11.15 miles, road bike, quick ride before dark, went on 10 hr days at work uuggg!
9/16 - 16.06 miles, road bike, rode with the Wed. night group around Bass Lake.
MTD - 131.680 -
Put a spare wheel on the other day and ordered a new one. Should have it back today.sheermomentum wrote: »PlunderingSteelGorilla wrote: »My goal to cycle 1,000 km in 90 days may be lost already after just shy of 211 km. Broke my rear axle on a trail ride last night and had to walk it 10 km home.
That totally blows. Hope you can get it fixed up soon!
Rode 43km yesterday and 20km the day before on the spare. Spare is...rough. Bent enough that I need to remove breaks to use it, and tread can actually slip off. Making due until new one is in hand.
There are some epic riders in this thread, that is for sure. But riding, no mater the distance, is better than not riding.sheermomentum wrote: »9/6 4.69 mi
9/7 7.47 mi
9/11 7.86 mi
9/12 9.12 mi
9/16 6.07 mi
Nothing, I know, compared to some of you animals, but I'm enjoying the heck out of my bike, and it gives me a second activity to switch off with swimming.sheermomentum wrote: »Here are a couple pics from one of my rides
Our local scum-pond, also known as the Delaware and Raritan Canal:
Two roads diverged in the wood, and I, well, I have to confess I took the one that looked better traveled. Figured the other one would still be there next time:
Awesome!
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So far for September:
Sept. 1: 9 miles (inside)
Sept. 2: 9.6 miles (inside)
Sept. 3: 8.4 miles (inside)
Sept. 4: 9.2 miles (inside)
Sept. 5: 20.4 miles (outside)
Sept. 6: 6.8 miles (inside)
Sept. 7: 7 miles (inside)
Sept. 8: 7.4 miles (inside)
Sept. 9: 8.7 miles (inside)
Sept. 10: 8.4 miles (outside)
Sept. 11: 7.0 miles (inside)
Sept. 12: 16.1 miles (inside)
Sept. 13: 5.4 miles (outside)
Sept. 13: 7.2 miles (inside)
Sept. 14: 7 miles (inside)
Sept. 15: 9.1 miles (inside)
Sept. 16: 6.7 miles (inside)
Sept. 17: 7 miles (inside)0 -
Was a little short last month but had 2 weeks of crazy business hope to not have here. Goal 300
9/2 - 20.01 miles, road bike, Riding with the Wed. night group 15.43 ave.
9/3 - 6.08 miles road bike, short ride so pushed it, 16.02 ave.
9/5 - 16.40 miles, road bike, chased home by a thunderstorm (windy) 14.75 ave
9/6 - 36.1miles, road bike, rode bike trail, 97 degrees, 14.02 ave.
9/9 - 19.97 miles, road bike, rode with the Wed. night group. 15.02 ave.
9/10 - 6.0 miles, road bike, quick ride before it got dark.
9/14 - 11.15 miles, road bike, quick ride before dark, went on 10 hr days at work uuggg!
9/16 - 16.06 miles, road bike, rode with the Wed. night group around Bass Lake.
9/17 - 6.04 miles, road bike, short ride before dark, 10 hr days at work and shortened eve hrs are killing me!
MTD - 137.720 -
September Target: 40 hrs
Week 1- 9hrs
Week 2- 8.5hrs
Week 3 -
9/15-9/17 - Rest
9/18- 1.5hrs0 -
@PlunderingSteelGorilla - Have you checked out some youtube videos on truing tires? It isn't super-tough, but takes time & practice, along with a cheap spoke wrench.
Just a few miles commuting to the ballpark yesterday along with a fast ride this evening on the TT bike. I'm still getting used to the aerobar position, but I've been impressed with my flexibility. Almost time to slam the stem and jack up the seat!
9/1 - 20 miles
9/2 - 44 miles
9/4 - 51 miles
9/5 - 6 miles
9/6 - 26 miles
9/7 - 17 miles
9/8 - 45 miles
9/10 - 16 miles
9/11 - 16 miles
9/12 - 12 miles
9/13 - 11 miles
9/14 - 3 miles
9/15 - 25 miles
9/16 - 11 miles
9/17 - 16 miles
9/18 - 24 miles
Total: 342 miles
Goal: 500 miles
Remaining: 158 miles0 -
So excited to see this thread. I wish I had found it earlier in the month. I'm cycling mostly inside, so far this month I've done about 130 miles or so. I'd love to get 70+ more in this month.0
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An awesome ride until I got hit in the throat by a half eaten over cooked pork chop thrown at me by a passing motorist.
9/1 - 9.3 miles
9/3 - 16.3 miles
9/5 - 23.7 miles
9/7 - 27.2 miles
9/9 - 21.9 miles
9/10 - 4.6 miles
9/11 - 10.7 miles
9/12 - 21.9 miles
9/14 - 7.7 miles
9/16 - 6.5 miles
9/19 - 26.3 miles
Total 175.3 miles
Goal 300 miles
Remaining 124.7 miles0 -
September Target: 40 hrs
Week 1- 9hrs
Week 2- 8.5hrs
Week 3- 2.5hrs
Month to date-20 hrs
Started riding a few months ago, and then this week got 2 pinch flats. This happened after fixing a regular puncture and changing the tube for the first time. Yesterday, I got drenched in the rain because I fixed my flat but still it still deflated, so I walked home. Don't know what I'm doing wrong to get these pinch flats. The guy at the bike shop said it's due to underinflation though I'm using the same as before. For now, I'm a bit put off so I've parked my bike and will do some running for a while.0 -
9/02-32.31 miles @ 16.07 avg.
9/03-21.16 miles @ 16.30 avg.
9/04-21.17 miles @ 15.72 avg.
9/05-23.18 miles @ 16.11 avg.
9/06-21.18 miles @ 16.28 avg.
9/07-31.73 miles @ 16.05 avg.
9/09-23.27 miles @ 16.12 avg.
9/10-23.24 miles @ 16.72 avg.
9/11-23.13 miles @ 15.43 avg.
9/13-27.61 miles @ 15.53 avg.
9/14-21.16 miles @ 15.77 avg.
9/15-21.17 miles @ 15.79 avg.
9/16-23.26 miles @ 16.74 avg.
9/17-23.26 miles @ 16.33 avg.
9/18-26.15 miles @ 16.25 avg.
9/20-31.77 miles @ 16.33 avg.
Total Miles-394.75
Goal-600
YTD-3132.31 miles
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Friday 11 September -- 35 minutes on the trainer!!
Saturday 5 September -- 16 km (50 min) ... outside!Review ...
March Cycling: 409.33 km (254.34 miles) = 21 hours 55 min
April Cycling: 384.15 km (238.7 miles) = 20 hours 35 min
May Cycling: 259.06 km (160.9 miles) + 45 min cycling inside
June Cycling Inside: 215 minutes on bicycle on trainer in basement = 3 hours 35 min
June Cycling Outside: 493.53 km (306.6 miles) in 1531 min cycling outside = 25 hours 31 min
July Cycling: 130 km in 405 min + 280 min cycling indoors
Aug Cycling: 129.25 km in 474 min + 225 min cycling indoors
Spring has sprung ... or so they tell us. But hopefully with the longer daylight hours and potentially warming temps I might be able to get out there and ride more!!
I'd like to be up and over 200 km cycling outside ... plus I'll probably end up doing a bit inside as well.
A bit breezy but otherwise not too bad.
Better than nothing.
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Total:
Cycling Outside: 16 km (50 min)
Cycling Inside: 35 min
Saturday 12 Sep -- 38.6 km (120 min)
Sunday 13 Sep -- 32.3 km (100 min)
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Total:
Cycling Outside: 86.9 km (270 min)
Cycling Inside: 35 min
Sat 19 Sep -- 42 km (132 min)
Sun 20 Sep -- 27.6 km (85 min)
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Total:
Cycling Outside: 156.5 km (487 min)
Cycling Inside: 35 min
Saturday's ride ...
My husband and I cycled 42 km in an area we haven't cycled in a while. Just a few weeks ago, we cycled in the start/finish area, but this time, we headed another direction.
The ride was an interesting mix of flat and climbing with 311 metres of climbing. The main hill had a 16% grade, and the last time I tackled it, I struggled a lot. I was dying. So much so, we haven't returned to this route in about a year. But today it was OK. Sure I was in the granny, but I made it up without much in the way of huffing and puffing or back pain (thank goodness).
The weather was also perfect ... sunshine, not much wind, and 19C.
And just as we returned to the start area, we cycled through a suburb full of smells of spring flowers and BBQs.
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39 miles Saturday morning, and I bonked out big time. Felt faint after it was over, and actually ran fever the rest of the day. I believe I needed more water and maybe something to eat.
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I started biking 10 days ago. I have 100 miles in so far! My goal is at least 50 miles a week. Anything over 50 is bonus. Anything under 50...I need to kick it up! As I get stronger I will change this goal.0
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Gorgeous scene, @Machka9, and good work on the hill!0
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@PlunderingSteelGorilla - Have you checked out some youtube videos on truing tires? It isn't super-tough, but takes time & practice, along with a cheap spoke wrench.
I have attempted to true wheels years ago, was never good at it. Only $15 to get them professionally done. Considered trying again and have MANY wheels kicking around to practice on. Over the winter I may give it a shot.
Been stupid busy the last 3 days so no riding done (except on my motorcycle but, sadly, that does not count). Was going to get some riding in last night, installed the new rim and promptly got a flat tire. Twice.
And now I am sick. Going to patch the tube tonight and, assuming it holds, will see if I can make up for a little lost time this weekend.
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Goal: 6 spin classes and as much outside riding as possible
I didn't make it to any spin classes last week (Tuesday was Rosh Hashanah and Thursday I was suffering from about 10 days of crappy sleep thanks to The Kid and The Spouse both having insomnia).- 9/15: 4.6 miles at kid pace
- 9/17: 4.6 miles at 14 mph (including stopping at lights) which is really good for that route
Totals so far for the month:- 3 spin classes (better make it to class every TTh from here on out!)
- 6 rides totaling 36.1 miles
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jessicajustice1 wrote: »So excited to see this thread. I wish I had found it earlier in the month. I'm cycling mostly inside, so far this month I've done about 130 miles or so. I'd love to get 70+ more in this month.
WAn awesome ride until I got hit in the throat by a half eaten over cooked pork chop thrown at me by a passing motorist.
9/1 - 9.3 miles
9/3 - 16.3 miles
9/5 - 23.7 miles
9/7 - 27.2 miles
9/9 - 21.9 miles
9/10 - 4.6 miles
9/11 - 10.7 miles
9/12 - 21.9 miles
9/14 - 7.7 miles
9/16 - 6.5 miles
9/19 - 26.3 miles
Total 175.3 miles
Goal 300 miles
Remaining 124.7 miles
Welcome to the challenge jessicajustice1 good luck to the 70 more!!
panchango - wow that would not be good. Had a beer bottle thrown at me one time by some drunks in a pickup truck. Lucky they missed by still makes ya very mad!0 -
I got in 10 miles this morning! First time since cancer struck a year ago. Here's to getting life back on track!0
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congratulations @CricketKate !!!!0
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panchango - wow that would not be good. Had a beer bottle thrown at me one time by some drunks in a pickup truck. Lucky they missed by still makes ya very mad!
That is no fun either. I'm glad you didn't get hit. Not much I could do when I realized what had happened with the pork chop, the driver was already long gone. I do have a nice grease stain on my jersey to remember it.
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Just a quick trip to the bank. It is nice to be on the bike even if it is just for a short errand.
9/1 - 9.3 miles
9/3 - 16.3 miles
9/5 - 23.7 miles
9/7 - 27.2 miles
9/9 - 21.9 miles
9/10 - 4.6 miles
9/11 - 10.7 miles
9/12 - 21.9 miles
9/14 - 7.7 miles
9/16 - 6.5 miles
9/19 - 26.3 miles
9/21 - 9.1 miles
Total 184.4 miles
Goal 300 miles
Remaining 115.6 miles
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9/02-32.31 miles @ 16.07 avg.
9/03-21.16 miles @ 16.30 avg.
9/04-21.17 miles @ 15.72 avg.
9/05-23.18 miles @ 16.11 avg.
9/06-21.18 miles @ 16.28 avg.
9/07-31.73 miles @ 16.05 avg.
9/09-23.27 miles @ 16.12 avg.
9/10-23.24 miles @ 16.72 avg.
9/11-23.13 miles @ 15.43 avg.
9/13-27.61 miles @ 15.53 avg.
9/14-21.16 miles @ 15.77 avg.
9/15-21.17 miles @ 15.79 avg.
9/16-23.26 miles @ 16.74 avg.
9/17-23.26 miles @ 16.33 avg.
9/18-26.15 miles @ 16.25 avg.
9/20-31.77 miles @ 16.33 avg.
9/21-30.36 miles @ 16.14 avg.
Total Miles-425.11
Goal-600
YTD-3162.67 miles
The best part of the year to ride...at least a week of dry weather...
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CricketKate wrote: »I got in 10 miles this morning! First time since cancer struck a year ago. Here's to getting life back on track!
Happy to see!! Hope this is a start to getting back to good health.0 -
Luck is not in my cards. I have changed hundreds of tires in my lifetime, never pinched or popped a tube (while changing it), never an issue until now.
New rim and new tread (ain't I fancy). Had to change/fix tube 5 times over the last couple nights. Finally, at 10 last night I got it together one last time before I toss it in the trash and give up. Filled it up and went to bed.
This morning it is still holding air. When I get home tonight I will, assuming it still holds, mount it and finally get some riding in.0 -
I have had a terrible week for riding also. My college age son decided to come home unexpectedly this past weekend, so no riding done then. Thunderstorms a couple of days before that, and we are going to be busy this weekend as well. My sure thing of hitting my goal for the month has maybe just gone out the window.0
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CricketKate wrote: »I got in 10 miles this morning! First time since cancer struck a year ago. Here's to getting life back on track!
Best of luck to you on your health issues. Hope you can feel like still riding through it all. Been there done that, but that was pre-riding days for me.
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Sept 2 - 3mi
Sept 3 - 1.2mi
Sept 4 - 3mi
Sept 7 - 20.4mi
Sept 8 - 6.6mi
Sept 9 - 19.7mi
Sept 10 - 24mi
Sept 12 - 9mi
Sept 13 - 14.2mi
Sept 14 - 14.8mi
Sept 15 - 21.3mi
Sept 16 - 3.9mi
Sept 18 - 19.6mi
Sept 20 - 12.4mi
Sept 21 - 24mi
Total - 197.1mi
Goal: 250-300mi0
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