August Cycling Challenge: 150 miles, 1 month
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15.85 mi today. Ticker updated below0
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16.75 Miles this morning before work. Hoping to get another 15 or so in tomorrow to get my miles up.
Today's miles put me at 46.33 for the month. 203.7 to go for the month of August to hit my goal of 250
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Road 14 miles this afternoon. 135 miles for the month. Hope to ride again tonight.
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20.4 more for me tonight. just over 100 for this week. for you guys that are saying 5,6,700 or 1000 miles this month...i don't know how you do it...time wise or how you have the energy. i'm pooped!0
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20.4 more for me tonight. just over 100 for this week. for you guys that are saying 5,6,700 or 1000 miles this month...i don't know how you do it...time wise or how you have the energy. i'm pooped!
Bike commuting to work is the only way I can do it. Gives me about 180 Monday-Friday plus about 80-100 on the weekend. And yes, I'm tired all the time.0 -
Glad to see my brain-child has grown into something much bigger then I ever imageined it. Keep those pedals moving!0
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Road 18 miles this morning; total of 153 miles for August...0
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20.4 more for me tonight. just over 100 for this week. for you guys that are saying 5,6,700 or 1000 miles this month...i don't know how you do it...time wise or how you have the energy. i'm pooped!
I'm fortunate, in that I only go into the office 2 or 3 days during the week. I budget riding 15 miles on the days I go into the office, which is 62 miles each way (so I can't ride it), and then I'm budgeting 30 miles a day on the days where I stay home. I usually ride twice on the days that I stay home. It all adds up.0 -
Glad to see my brain-child has grown into something much bigger then I ever imageined it. Keep those pedals moving!
Yes it has...0 -
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16.1 for today..total for week 89.5:flowerforyou:0
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You are on track to get there; keep it up...0 -
16.1 for today..total for week 89.5:flowerforyou:
Cool. Keep it up.0 -
Had a good weekend and was able to get just over 100 miles on Sat/Sun.
Week 1 Total = 233
I'll need to do a little extra over the next three weeks for falling behind.0 -
I'm in. I will be running as well, so I probably won't accumulate much more than 150 miles this month.
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I'm in. 600+ miles this month.
Now you're just showing off...
No, not really. Just setting a goal just like everyone else. And 600 is nothing compared to dude doing 1000. I live literally .33 miles from my office. Bike commuting adds nothing for me...
August week 1 total: 165 miles.0 -
16.54 miles tonight - quite humid out and very windy, made for an interesting ride. I've been doing "road biking" with my mountain bike since I started my weight loss mission here. I am looking to upgrade to a road bike, but probably won't happen before it gets cold. I plan on joining my brother on the Pan Ohio Hope Ride for cancer research (this year was 328 miles in 4 days) as my brother completed this event last weekend. Need a new bike if I want to do that for sure!!
Total miles for August = 62.9..........187.1 miles to go for my goal of 250!0 -
Logging 13 miles. Nothing too unusual for this group but it was my first real ride as I'm just getting started!!!!
I wrote on anther thread: Took the bike out today with DH for my first 'real ride.' Earlier in the week I just went around my neighborhood. Turns out I didn't understand how the gearing system works and was riding around in 15th gear instead of 5th gear on relatively flat areas!embarassed I was wondering why it was so hard to pedal, just assumed I was really out of shape, lol. Sorry, that must sound very lame to the seasoned riders out there but I'm over 50 years old and only had a basic bike as a kid. I thought I underdstood it, but add traffic, gravel on the road and a healthy dose of fear and it was all a bit confusing at first.
So, we went out today for a 13 mile ride or so. Took our time and some breaks (saddle soreness even with good bike shorts). It went so well! I was blessed with perfect weather: not too hot, a bit of a breeze, pretty good traffic-wise given it was early Sunday. We took the long way home, a back country road with agricultural fields and beautiful scenery. Scores of bicyclists were headed the other direction, seemed to be some sort of race going on. Best part was that I was outside and loved it! Already thinking about when we can go again!bigsmile0 -
27 hilly miles this morning. Back to work tomorrow, hope I can find time to ride the next 130 miles to meet my goal!0
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Great riding everyone…
Road 18 miles tonight; total of 171 miles for August.0 -
Logging 13 miles. Nothing too unusual for this group but it was my first real ride as I'm just getting started!!!!
I wrote on anther thread: Took the bike out today with DH for my first 'real ride.' Earlier in the week I just went around my neighborhood. Turns out I didn't understand how the gearing system works and was riding around in 15th gear instead of 5th gear on relatively flat areas!embarassed I was wondering why it was so hard to pedal, just assumed I was really out of shape, lol. Sorry, that must sound very lame to the seasoned riders out there but I'm over 50 years old and only had a basic bike as a kid. I thought I underdstood it, but add traffic, gravel on the road and a healthy dose of fear and it was all a bit confusing at first.
So, we went out today for a 13 mile ride or so. Took our time and some breaks (saddle soreness even with good bike shorts). It went so well! I was blessed with perfect weather: not too hot, a bit of a breeze, pretty good traffic-wise given it was early Sunday. We took the long way home, a back country road with agricultural fields and beautiful scenery. Scores of bicyclists were headed the other direction, seemed to be some sort of race going on. Best part was that I was outside and loved it! Already thinking about when we can go again!bigsmile
Gotta love it when someone new discovers the joy of cycling. The saddle soreness goes away...eventually. Please let me know if you have any questions about bike gear, technique, bike etiquette, etc. Happy trails.0 -
I don't remember if I already posted that I'm up to 44.
QUESTIONS FOR SEMI-PRO or ELITE:
Will the butt discomfort go away at some point?
I want to ride from work to home which is a nice 44 mile ride and there are trails for most of the way. And I think my legs can make it but I don't know about my butt ( I just giggled I little bit), Any advise on making the saddle super comfy as in "I ride 2 hours everyday and no problem". I do use a cushioned lycra shorts which made it much better than at the beginning but I wonder if pros don't have this problem or should I just get over it.
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Will the butt discomfort go away at some point?
Yes, but it could require a trip to your local bike shop for a good fitting and/or a new saddle. Saddle are one of those very, very personal and specific things on a bike that no one can tell you "here, this will work for you." Everyone's sit bones are different, thus what works for one may not work for another. I've known riders who have literally gone through nearly 2 dozen saddles before they found one that worked for them. I was lucky, with proper adjustments the first one I tried worked just fine for me.0 -
I don't remember if I already posted that I'm up to 44.
QUESTIONS FOR SEMI-PRO or ELITE:
Will the butt discomfort go away at some point?
I want to ride from work to home which is a nice 44 mile ride and there are trails for most of the way. And I think my legs can make it but I don't know about my butt ( I just giggled I little bit), Any advise on making the saddle super comfy as in "I ride 2 hours everyday and no problem". I do use a cushioned lycra shorts which made it much better than at the beginning but I wonder if pros don't have this problem or should I just get over it.
Thank you guys.
Like many things, the saddle is something your butt must get used to. Get on the bike. Wear GOOD padded shorts (be prepared to spend $50 to $100 for good gel padded shorts). Also, don't wear any other shorts over the bike shorts as this will lead to more discomfort. I know you feel silly in the spandex shorts. You will get over it. The shorts will help. The most important thing, however is time in the saddle. And be prepared for it to be uncomfortable for several weeks. Eventually, you will be able to ride 40 miles without your *kitten* hurting.0 -
I don't remember if I already posted that I'm up to 44.
QUESTIONS FOR SEMI-PRO or ELITE:
Will the butt discomfort go away at some point?
I want to ride from work to home which is a nice 44 mile ride and there are trails for most of the way. And I think my legs can make it but I don't know about my butt ( I just giggled I little bit), Any advise on making the saddle super comfy as in "I ride 2 hours everyday and no problem". I do use a cushioned lycra shorts which made it much better than at the beginning but I wonder if pros don't have this problem or should I just get over it.
Thank you guys.
Like many things, the saddle is something your butt must get used to. Get on the bike. Wear GOOD padded shorts (be prepared to spend $50 to $100 for good gel padded shorts). Also, don't wear any other shorts over the bike shorts as this will lead to more discomfort. I know you feel silly in the spandex shorts. You will get over it. The shorts will help. The most important thing, however is time in the saddle. And be prepared for it to be uncomfortable for several weeks. Eventually, you will be able to ride 40 miles without your *kitten* hurting.
I'd like to add. Don't wear underwear under your shorts either. It will get better. Good luck.
I just found this thread. Everyone is doing a great job. Keep it up. There are very few things better than riding.0 -
I don't remember if I already posted that I'm up to 44.
QUESTIONS FOR SEMI-PRO or ELITE:
Will the butt discomfort go away at some point?
Unfortunately, no, the pain will never go away. Just kidding. Even as much as I ride, if I switch saddles it can take weeks until I can sit comfortably. Do make sure you have good shorts, and I would recommend bib shorts because they keep everything in place. If you don't know, bib shorts have an upper portion that goes over your shoulders like suspenders. It keeps everything snug and your shorts can't creep down. Good luck.0 -
Okay, the first week went well:
Goal 200
week 1 52
to go 148
I'm on task for my goal.0 -
Really cooled off nicely tonight. Rode 15 miles; 186 miles for August.
Looks like everyone else is doing well, so keep it up.0 -
wont be riding today...helping son paint....be back tomorrow....good luck all:flowerforyou:0
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a little over 18 painful, painful miles tonight. i did not ride on sunday evening, and got rained out last night. it rained again early today, but i took off after it blew over. bad mistake. in august, in georgia, it cools off to about 85 degrees in the evening, and the humidity drops to just under 300%.
it would have been easier to swim those miles tonight i think!
120 for the month so far for me.
-matt0
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