September 2016 Biking Cycling Bicycling Challenge
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I have not done very well for the last two months as far as mileage goes, so I'm not sure what to set for a goal. I guess I will just stick with 200 and see how the month goes.
09/02 - 18.25 time: 1:11 avg speed: 15.3
09/03 - 14.57 time: 0:51 avg speed: 17.1
09/05 - 21.96 time: 1:26 avg speed 15.3
September total: 54.77
Goal for month: 200
Year to date: 2,331.87
Jan - 175.9
Feb - 343.3
Mar - 353.8
Apr - 363.4
May - 319.1
June - 316.2
July - 166.1
Aug - 167.61 -
@tristramtrenttristramtrent wrote: »2/9 15.2 Architectural antiques Tadley
6/9 13.2 Burghfield St Mary's Church
Feeling really happy with the bike these days. Now I think it's time to discover some new destinations. I dont generally spend more than 2 hours out and about, usually less, but I feel now I could go further. It's very hilly where I live, which limits my distances a bit, have any of you more experienced MFP cyclists any advice about where to take this next? Goals or approaches? I still seem quite slow as other cyclists often overtake me.
I get bored with some of my local rides too, I live on the SW boundary of the London urban sprawl which tends to limit my choice of direction. So the initial 6 - 8 miles to get to the countryside gets doubled on nearly all my journeys.
Slinging the bike in the back of the car and driving to a new area gives a much wider scope.
Check out http://www.sustrans.org.uk/ for local and not so local routes.
Check out http://www.aukweb.net/home/ for permanent routes. You may not be ready to do the whole thing (yet!) but can use them for inspiration or to sample areas.
Can you get to the Kennet & Avon canal? Nice and flat and very pretty.
Does your County Council promote scenic cycle routes? The Surrey Cycleway was my introduction to exploring some lovely areas.
Tip for hills, get your gears low and keep your leg cadence high, far easier than grinding up and fatiguing your muscles.
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Setting my goal at 250. Evenings are getting shorter.
9/6 - 17.4 miles Boy getting a slow start already. My landscape project is getting me behind.
MTD - 17.4
Jan - 170.47
Feb - 245.31
Mar - 409.88
Apr - 227.22
May - 332.92
June - 302.69
July - 505.53
Aug - 196.86
YTD - 2408.270 -
09/02 - 18.25 time: 1:11 avg speed: 15.3
09/03 - 14.57 time: 0:51 avg speed: 17.1
09/05 - 21.96 time: 1:26 avg speed: 15.3
09/06 - 14.80 time: 0:54 avg speed: 16.3
September total: 69.57
Goal for month: 200
Year to date: 2,346.67
Jan - 175.9
Feb - 343.3
Mar - 353.8
Apr - 363.4
May - 319.1
June - 316.2
July - 166.1
Aug - 167.60 -
Riding Dirt in September
September 4th 15.3 Miles -- Duration 1:59:07
September 6th 6.76 Miles -- Duration 00:41:45
September Total Miles: 22.06
September Total Duration: 2:40:520 -
@tcaley4 and @sljomial thank you for that good advice. I feel a general ambition towards improvement but unsure how to take a steady step rather than a big one into a ride I won't manage! If I were to go North across the A4 the scenery (Bucklebury etc) gets seriously pretty but the hills are brutal. I would love to be able to tackle them at all. But you may remember, in March I could hardly do a mile on the flat . So one day I may get good enough to tackle this. The Kennet and Avon is a favourite route, went all the way to Newbury on it recently. It was mainly clear but some stretches had bramble challenges. Before the weather breaks I have planned to sling the bike in the car and have a trip round Avebury. I think I am a bit impatient to get fit! Thanks for these suggestions , both of you, I am totally going to follow them all up.0
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Got in a bit more commuting riding the past two days along with some time on the expresso machine.
Ended up having to ride to pick up a bunch of supplies, as I decided to do the Pittsburgh->DC ride along the great allegheny passage & C&O canal towpath this Thursday-Saturday. Setup lodging (hostel + hotel for the 2 nights, then stays with friends in DC), snagged a small hydration backpack, prioritized my packing list, swapped on some 700x32c tires onto my road bike (as 90% of the route is gravel/dirt paths), did a quick bike cleanup, packed, and am ready to go in the AM.
With 335 miles in 3 days (split 100/105/130), I think I'll be in good shape for hitting my monthly target again. Weather is a bit hot (highs in the mid 90s each day) and some rain will hit me Friday, but I'll try to get out early enough each AM to get in most of the mileage in by noon. Doing the same planned distance/stops as my first trip 2 years ago, but the days are much longer (last did it end of October), and I'm in much better shape which will avoid too much racing against the sun and will let me enjoy some leisurely lunches and mid-day breaks.
9/3 - 19 miles
9/4 - 12 miles
9/5 - 14 miles
9/6 - 30 miles (expresso + baseball commute)
9/7 - 28 miles (errands + baseball commute)
Total: 104 miles
Goal: 621 miles
Remaining: 517 miles0 -
I'm in for 200 this month.
09/03 - 16.00 miles
09/04 - 15.00 miles
09/07 - 15.50 miles
Chris0 -
Setting my goal at 250. Evenings are getting shorter.
9/6 - 17.4 miles Boy getting a slow start already. My landscape project is getting me behind.
9/7 - 15.68 miles 94 degrees with heat index of 104, great day for a ride...
MTD - 33.08
Jan - 170.47
Feb - 245.31
Mar - 409.88
Apr - 227.22
May - 332.92
June - 302.69
July - 505.53
Aug - 196.86
YTD - 2423.950 -
09/02 - 18.25 time: 1:11 avg speed: 15.3
09/03 - 14.57 time: 0:51 avg speed: 17.1
09/05 - 21.96 time: 1:26 avg speed: 15.3
09/06 - 14.80 time: 0:54 avg speed: 16.3
09/07 - 18.40 time: 1:11 avg spped: 15.5
September total: 87.97
Goal for month: 200
Year to date: 2,365.07
Jan - 175.9
Feb - 343.3
Mar - 353.8
Apr - 363.4
May - 319.1
Jun - 316.2
July - 166.1
Aug - 167.60 -
Sep 1 13.98 mi Road Cycling 50:37 747 kCal 16.6 mi/h (intervals)
Sep 3 40.04 mi Road Cycling 2:14:28 2,220 kCal 17.9 mi/h (stamina)
Sep 8 15.94 mi Road Cycling 53:15 890 kCal 18.0 mi/h (long effort scattered @ 6x2minutes) new arm rest kits and new stack, nice difference!
MTD 70ish0 -
I forgot I was in this challenge...labor day weekenditus? I did get one recumbent ride in over the weekend.
9/1 = 24.5
9/2 = 13.3, 37.8 total
9/5 = 18.8 on recumbent exercise bike, 56.6
9/6 = 13.3, 69.9
9/7 = 16.2, 86.1 <- very hot day, 90 degrees plus.
Good Luck All!0 -
Think I'm a bit behind for the month, I made up a few miles today going longer than usual which I don't like to do after my weights workout but it worked out okay. I'm two weeks in to my new schedule with work at our store, and I'm not adjusting well. Big difference between 4 days a week 10 hr days and 6 days a week. It's making it difficult to get enough sleep and get up in time for working out and preparing food for my day. No matter what though, I'm determined to keep moving forward and so I shall!
9/1 - 6.51
9/3 - 7.06
9/5 - 7.02
9/8 - 10.43
September 31.02/130 miles
August 130.46 /120 miles
July 124.10/120 miles
June 25- 30, 28.48 Miles (No Goal)
YTD:348.99 miles1 -
I feel a little inadequate next to the rest of you, but my agreement with myself is to just do my best.
9/6 6 miles
9/8 6 miles
Total 12 miles2 -
@kendallvon don't be put off by some of us that have been riding longer. We all had to start somewhere.2
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@ tcaley-- Thank you for your kind thoughts.0
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9/2 26.4 miles
9/3 24.1 miles
9/5 35.4 mile
9/7 6.4 miles
9/8 8.6 miles
105.0/250
Getting dark so much earlier...
@SingingSingleTracker - is riding dirt different than the mtb you did last month? I really want to try some off road riding but haven't had the opportunity.
@JBliss1108 - I have a son and a 50ish hour per week job. I also struggle to have time for my bike, especially now that its getting dark so early... my husband is super awesome and gives me an hour or so on 2-3 evenings per week to ride. Is there anyone in your neighborhood or family that could handle bedtime or baths for you twice a week or so?
@tristramtrent I feel your pain... no advice but to keep pedaling and keep pushing yourself... when I started riding a few years ago, 2 or 3 miles at 7-8mph left me gasping. Now I can go 25-30 and average out in the (v. Low) teens, but I get passed ALL THE TIME. I just smile and set my next goal....1 -
I'm in for 200 this month.
09/03 - 16.00 miles
09/04 - 15.00 miles
09/07 - 15.50 miles
09/08 - 16.00 miles
Chris0 -
9/8 11.0 on the recumbent at 9 pm., 97.1 total0
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Riding Dirt in September
September 4th 15.3 Miles -- Duration 1:59:07
September 6th 6.76 Miles -- Duration 00:41:45
September 8th 18.7 Miles -- Duration 1:15:04
September Total Miles: 40.76
September Total Duration: 3:55:561
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