September 2015 Bike Bicycle Cycling Challenge

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.

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.

Machka9 wrote: »

Machka9 wrote: »

Machka9 wrote: »

Machka9 wrote: »

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

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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.

Saturday 5 September -- 16 km (50 min) ... outside!

A bit breezy but otherwise not too bad.

Friday 11 September -- 35 minutes on the trainer!!

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.

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.

Ohhim wrote: »

@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.

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.

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panchango wrote: »

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 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!

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...

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.

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.