November 2017 Biking Cycling Bicycling Challenge!

11/2 - 28 miles
11/3 - 8 miles
11/6 - 17 miles
11/7 - 18 miles
11/8 - 23 miles
11/9 - 17 miles
11/13 - 8 miles
11/14 - 23 miles - took the long way home from work and got drizzled on for the last 5 miles. Still felt amazing though, super pumped to be back into the bike routine. And of course I wake up this morning and have a coughing fit that aggravates my lower back issue, so didn't ride in to work today. Bah.

November total: 142 miles

No cycling, but lots of leg and cardio work in my gym (garage); lots of squats, lunges, skipping, core work, planks and other silliness with my kettlebell. Very sweaty.

Finally getting back to cycling, all indoor on the trainer as it is cold, raining, and snowing.
November 15 -- 5.76 km
November 16 -- 11.51 km

Only one plan. More Kms than last November...only 50Km to go.

11/3: 15 miles
11/5: 15 miles
11/6: 15 miles
11/8: 15 miles
11/9: 20 miles
11/10: 20 miles
11/11: 15 miles
11/14: 15 miles
11/16: 15 miles
11/17: 30 miles

Total: 175/300 miles

Review ... (Distances include cycling + walking)
March 15: 489.8 km (304.3 miles) = 38 hours 4 min
April: 491.94 km (305.6 miles) = 43 hours 6 min
May: 361.81 km (224.8 miles) = 35 hours 50 min
June: 569.53 km (353.9 miles) = 41 hours 53 min
July 2015: 230.7 km (143.35 miles) = 32 hours 45 min
Aug: 211.3 km (131.3 miles) = 28 hours 8 min
Sep 2015: 306.7 km (190.6 miles) = 35 hour 2 min
Oct: 441.82 km (274.5 miles) = 47 hours 43 min
Nov: 660.21 km (410.23 miles) = 60 hours 41 min
Dec: 499.91 km (282.8 miles) = 54 hours 56 min
Jan: 864.79 km (537.35 miles) = 65 hours 36 min
Feb: 470.53 km (292.4 miles) = 40 hours 39 min
March 16: 917.73 km (570.2 miles) = 66 hours 13 min
April: 417.83 km (259.6 miles) = 40 hours 23 min
May: 267.09 km (165.9 miles) = 36 hours 10 min
June: 552.1 km (343 miles) = 54 hours 48 min
July 2016: 709 km (440.5 miles) = 60 hours 41 minutes
Aug: 775.9 km (482.1 miles) = 54 hours 52 minutes
Sep 2016: 371.3 km (230.7 miles) = 32 hours 20 min
Oct: 649 km (403.3 miles) = 49 hours 46 min
Nov: 403 km (250.4 miles) = 52 hours 16 min
Dec: 511.05 km (317.55 miles) = 52 hours 2 min
Jan: 741.9 km (461.0 miles) = 70 hours 3 min
Feb: 600.5 km (373.1 miles) = 57 hours 30 min
Mar: 1113.2 km (691.7 miles) = 78 hours 25 min
Apr: 1181.9 km (734.4 miles) = 76 hours 45 min
May: 426.6 km (265.1 miles) = 39 hours 21 min
June: 575.7 km (357.7 miles) = 41 hours 53 min
July: 714 km (443.7 miles) = 52 hours 23 min
August: 475.8 km (295.6 miles) = 38 hours 41 min
September: 455.5 km (283 miles) = 41 hours 25 min
October: 647.1 km (402.1 miles) = 57 hours 19 min

October went better than anticipated ... hoping for a good November too! Roughly the same distance/hours as in previous years ... or more. I am finished university for a couple months, so hopefully I will have more time to be active.

Nov 2015: 660.21 km (410.23 miles) = 60 hours 41 min
Nov 2016: 403 km (250.4 miles) = 52 hours 16 min

Nov 1 - 7 km walking (85 min) + 16 flights of stairs (12 min) ... that's 16 flights of 20 steps, up and down and including a few steps on each landing.
Nov 2 - 1.4 km walking (17 min) ... mad studying for exam
Nov 3 - 6.7 km walking (80 min) + 8 flights of stairs (6 min) ... lots of walking to university for exam, between university and work, out to the grocery store to get lunch, and out to dinner later in the day.
Nov 4 - 7.9 km running (mostly) and walking (65 min) + 1.6 km rowing (10 min) ... I don't run often but I got into the zone!
Nov 5 - 12.6 km hiking (155 min) ... beautiful local hike!! Some photos below ...
Nov 6 - 2.6 km walking (30 min) + 10 flights of stairs (8 min)
Dental appointment Monday after work ... worst extraction I've ever had. Not the fault of this dentist - she was good. Fault of previous dentist and ... tooth root embedded in jaw bone + bad infection surrounding tooth. Had to cut my gum open and dig out the bone. Couldn't freeze me enough.
I am on cold liquids (ice cream, yogurt, Ensure) and not supposed to exercise for a couple days. She said not even walking but I did need to walk a little bit today (Nov 7).
Nov 7 - 0.7 km walking (8 min)
I'm back! That dental surgery really put a dent in my plans. I spent so much time sleeping on Nov 7, 8, and 9
Nov 8 - 1.6 km walking (20 min)
Nov 9 - 2.3 km walking (28 min)
Nov 10 - 4.2 km walking (52 min) + 12 flights of stairs (9 min)
Nov 11 - 5.5 km walking (68 min) + 13.9 km cycling (43 min)
The walking was between Open Homes in Hobart. Each year we're given the opportunity to explore buildings that we don't normally have access to. This has been going on for several years, and each year we pick a few places that we'd like to see. It's quite interesting!
The cycling was a test ride to see whether or not my jaw would hold up to the joins in the pavement on the Cycleway and other bumps. It did all right.
Nov 12 - 1.7 km walking (21 min) + 20.6 km cycling (65 min)
Nov 13 - 7.9 km walking (98 min) + 14 flights of stairs (11 min)
Nov 14 - 7.2 km walking (90 min) + 20 flights of stairs (16 min) ... part of this was a lovely walk to the Botanical Gardens at lunch in summer-like weather!
Nov 15 - 7.2 km walking (90 min) + 20 flights of stairs (16 min)

Nov 16 - 5.6 km walking (70 min) + 14 flights of stairs (11 min)

Nov 17 - 2.7 km walking (30 min) + 10 flights of stairs (8 min)

Nov 18 - 162.3 km cycling (507 min) ... November Century!!

Nov 19 - 3.2 km walking (40 min)


2017 Monthly November
Walking Distance (km): 88.0
Walking Time (min): 1066.3
Cycling Distance (km): 196.8
Cycling Time (min): 615.9
Stairs Climbed Number: 124.0
Stairs Climbed Time (min): 99.2
Other Distance: 1.6
Other Time: 10.0

Totals
Total Distance (km): 286.4
Total Distance (miles): 177.9
Total Time (min): 1791.4
Total Time (hr): 29:51:24

I love riding my bike. I live in Canada AND am a fair-weather rider. I've never been a long-distance roadie by any means, but I do enjoy it
I find I gain a lot of weight over the winter, so this winter I picked up a trainer & treadmill, with the goal of riding 3x ea. week. I learned a few things; riding on the trainer is uninspiring and takes discipline, and it takes more work..there is no coasting..it's 100% pedaling. However while my distance isn't great, I have managed the following:
Nov 1 - 30min / 10km
Nov 2 - 47min / 17km
Nov 6 - 55min / 17 km
Nov 8 - 30min / 24 km
Nov10 - 40min / 16km
Nov 12 - 57min / 18km
Nov 14 - 52min / 18km
Nov 15 - 40 min / 16km
Nov 19 - 45min / 18km

On days I don't ride, I make sure i get on the treadmill and ensure I reach 10,000 steps for the day.

I expect time and distances to grow as I get used to moving again.

Here is my set-up.

11/3: 15 miles
11/5: 15 miles
11/6: 15 miles
11/8: 15 miles
11/9: 20 miles
11/10: 20 miles
11/11: 15 miles
11/14: 15 miles
11/16: 15 miles
11/17: 30 miles
11/20: 10 miles

Total: 185/300 miles

Finally getting back to cycling, all indoor on the trainer as it is cold, raining, and snowing.
November 15 -- 5.76 km
November 16 -- 11.51 km
November 20 -- 12.03km
November 22 -- 8.99km
November 23 -- 10.01km
November 24 -- 11.76km

11/3: 15 miles
11/5: 15 miles
11/6: 15 miles
11/8: 15 miles
11/9: 20 miles
11/10: 20 miles
11/11: 15 miles
11/14: 15 miles
11/16: 15 miles
11/17: 30 miles
11/20: 10 miles
11/21: 25 miles

Total: 210/300 miles

11/2 - 28 miles
11/3 - 8 miles
11/6 - 17 miles
11/7 - 18 miles
11/8 - 23 miles
11/9 - 17 miles
11/13 - 8 miles
11/14 - 23 miles
11/16 - 17 miles
11/20 - 14 miles
11/28 - 17 miles - been kept low by a cold for the last 2 and a half weeks. Pushed through it today for a glorious commute to and from work in 45 degree weather. Looking forward to more 40-something commutes for the remainder of the week

November total: 190 miles

11/2 - 28 miles
11/3 - 8 miles
11/6 - 17 miles
11/7 - 18 miles
11/8 - 23 miles
11/9 - 17 miles
11/13 - 8 miles
11/14 - 23 miles
11/16 - 17 miles
11/20 - 14 miles
11/28 - 17 miles
11/29 - 23 miles - 40 degrees when I left work so I took the long way home, mostly in the dark. We've got a few more 40 degree days this week and I'm hoping to get a 40 mile ride in this Saturday before the inevitable snow.

November total: 213 miles

Review ... (Distances include cycling + walking)
March 15: 489.8 km (304.3 miles) = 38 hours 4 min
April: 491.94 km (305.6 miles) = 43 hours 6 min
May: 361.81 km (224.8 miles) = 35 hours 50 min
June: 569.53 km (353.9 miles) = 41 hours 53 min
July 2015: 230.7 km (143.35 miles) = 32 hours 45 min
Aug: 211.3 km (131.3 miles) = 28 hours 8 min
Sep 2015: 306.7 km (190.6 miles) = 35 hour 2 min
Oct: 441.82 km (274.5 miles) = 47 hours 43 min
Nov: 660.21 km (410.23 miles) = 60 hours 41 min
Dec: 499.91 km (282.8 miles) = 54 hours 56 min
Jan: 864.79 km (537.35 miles) = 65 hours 36 min
Feb: 470.53 km (292.4 miles) = 40 hours 39 min
March 16: 917.73 km (570.2 miles) = 66 hours 13 min
April: 417.83 km (259.6 miles) = 40 hours 23 min
May: 267.09 km (165.9 miles) = 36 hours 10 min
June: 552.1 km (343 miles) = 54 hours 48 min
July 2016: 709 km (440.5 miles) = 60 hours 41 minutes
Aug: 775.9 km (482.1 miles) = 54 hours 52 minutes
Sep 2016: 371.3 km (230.7 miles) = 32 hours 20 min
Oct: 649 km (403.3 miles) = 49 hours 46 min
Nov: 403 km (250.4 miles) = 52 hours 16 min
Dec: 511.05 km (317.55 miles) = 52 hours 2 min
Jan: 741.9 km (461.0 miles) = 70 hours 3 min
Feb: 600.5 km (373.1 miles) = 57 hours 30 min
Mar: 1113.2 km (691.7 miles) = 78 hours 25 min
Apr: 1181.9 km (734.4 miles) = 76 hours 45 min
May: 426.6 km (265.1 miles) = 39 hours 21 min
June: 575.7 km (357.7 miles) = 41 hours 53 min
July: 714 km (443.7 miles) = 52 hours 23 min
August: 475.8 km (295.6 miles) = 38 hours 41 min
September: 455.5 km (283 miles) = 41 hours 25 min
October: 647.1 km (402.1 miles) = 57 hours 19 min

October went better than anticipated ... hoping for a good November too! Roughly the same distance/hours as in previous years ... or more. I am finished university for a couple months, so hopefully I will have more time to be active.

Nov 2015: 660.21 km (410.23 miles) = 60 hours 41 min
Nov 2016: 403 km (250.4 miles) = 52 hours 16 min

Nov 1 - 7 km walking (85 min) + 16 flights of stairs (12 min) ... that's 16 flights of 20 steps, up and down and including a few steps on each landing.
Nov 2 - 1.4 km walking (17 min) ... mad studying for exam
Nov 3 - 6.7 km walking (80 min) + 8 flights of stairs (6 min) ... lots of walking to university for exam, between university and work, out to the grocery store to get lunch, and out to dinner later in the day.
Nov 4 - 7.9 km running (mostly) and walking (65 min) + 1.6 km rowing (10 min) ... I don't run often but I got into the zone!
Nov 5 - 12.6 km hiking (155 min) ... beautiful local hike!! Some photos below ...
Nov 6 - 2.6 km walking (30 min) + 10 flights of stairs (8 min)
Dental appointment Monday after work ... worst extraction I've ever had. Not the fault of this dentist - she was good. Fault of previous dentist and ... tooth root embedded in jaw bone + bad infection surrounding tooth. Had to cut my gum open and dig out the bone. Couldn't freeze me enough.
I am on cold liquids (ice cream, yogurt, Ensure) and not supposed to exercise for a couple days. She said not even walking but I did need to walk a little bit today (Nov 7).
Nov 7 - 0.7 km walking (8 min)
I'm back! That dental surgery really put a dent in my plans. I spent so much time sleeping on Nov 7, 8, and 9
Nov 8 - 1.6 km walking (20 min)
Nov 9 - 2.3 km walking (28 min)
Nov 10 - 4.2 km walking (52 min) + 12 flights of stairs (9 min)
Nov 11 - 5.5 km walking (68 min) + 13.9 km cycling (43 min)
The walking was between Open Homes in Hobart. Each year we're given the opportunity to explore buildings that we don't normally have access to. This has been going on for several years, and each year we pick a few places that we'd like to see. It's quite interesting!
The cycling was a test ride to see whether or not my jaw would hold up to the joins in the pavement on the Cycleway and other bumps. It did all right.
Nov 12 - 1.7 km walking (21 min) + 20.6 km cycling (65 min)
Nov 13 - 7.9 km walking (98 min) + 14 flights of stairs (11 min)
Nov 14 - 7.2 km walking (90 min) + 20 flights of stairs (16 min) ... part of this was a lovely walk to the Botanical Gardens at lunch in summer-like weather!
Nov 15 - 7.2 km walking (90 min) + 20 flights of stairs (16 min)
Nov 16 - 5.6 km walking (70 min) + 14 flights of stairs (11 min)
Nov 17 - 2.7 km walking (30 min) + 10 flights of stairs (8 min)
Nov 18 - 162.3 km cycling (507 min) ... November Century!!
Nov 19 - 3.2 km walking (40 min)
Nov 20 - 7.1 km walking (88 min)
Nov 21 - 7.6 km walking (95 min) + 10 flights of stairs (8 min)
Nov 22 - 10.9 km walking (136 min) + 10 flights of stairs (8 min)
Nov 23 - 11 km walking (137 min) + 12 flights of stairs (9 min)
Nov 24 - 7.6 km walking (95 min) + 14 flights of stairs (11 min)
Nov 25 - 50 km cycling (148 min) + 1.6 km walking (20 min)

Nov 26 - 19 km cycling (60 min) indoors doing commercial intervals + 10 min weights

Nov 27 - 6.6 km walking (82 min) + 12 flights of stairs (9 min) + 10 min weights

Nov 28 - 4 km walking (50 min) + 12 flights of stairs (9 min)

Nov 29 - 5 km walking (62 min) + 30 flights of stairs (24 min)

Nov 30 - 10.2 km walking + 12 flights of stairs (9 min)


2017 Monthly November
Walking Distance (km): 159.6
Walking Time (min): 1961.3
Cycling Distance (km): 265.8
Cycling Time (min): 823.9
Stairs Climbed Number: 236.0
Stairs Climbed Time (min): 188.8
Other Distance: 1.6
Other Time: 30.0

Totals
Total Distance (km): 427.0
Total Distance (miles): 265.3
Total Time (min): 3004.0
Total Time (hr): 50:04:00


OK, didn't quite make 52 hours, but I'm pretty pleased with 50 hours. I wasn't sure I was going to get that much! And didn't get quite as much cycling as I would have liked, but November is a funny month that way with wild spring weather.

11/2 - 28 miles
11/3 - 8 miles
11/6 - 17 miles
11/7 - 18 miles
11/8 - 23 miles
11/9 - 17 miles
11/13 - 8 miles
11/14 - 23 miles
11/16 - 17 miles
11/20 - 14 miles
11/28 - 17 miles
11/29 - 23 miles
11/30 - 17 miles - should have taken the long way home from work. Probably only 3 more days without snow and yuck. it was nice to get a little extra reprieve - facebook was reminding me I was biking in the snow in years past.

November total: 230 miles

Yes ... where's our December challenge?