May 2018 Biking Cycling Bicycling Bike/ Bicycle/Unicycle/Tricycle Challenge!

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  • Djproulx
    Djproulx Posts: 3,084 Member
    Enjoyed a nice early morning solo ride in northwest Ct and western Mass today. Knocked out 66 miles, most of it following a beautiful trout stream. Nice steady climb on the way out, then downslope payoff on the way home. (Certainly nothing like the challenging climbs I see posted here! lol)

    Next weeks' volume may be slightly less as I taper a bit before a June 3rd 70.3 distance triathlon.

    May mileage:

    May 1-6, 94.5 miles
    May 7-13, 110.4 miles
    May 14-20, 120.5 miles

    Month to date: 325.4 miles
  • AgileK9
    AgileK9 Posts: 257 Member
    May 2 - 5 miles trail
    May 5 - 8 miles trail *** Celebrating #womensmtbday
    May 6 - 7 miles trail
    May 8 - 5.3 miles trail
    May 9 - 12.6 miles road ***Maiden voyage of my new bike.
    May 15 - 7 miles trail
    May 16 - 8.7 miles trail
    May 19 - 23 miles road *** That’s the most I’ve ever ridden at one time. Gonna go soak in a hot tub
    May 20 - 8.5 trail miles

    That’s the Beartooth Mountain range near Red Lodge, MT. I need to get a better camera. This doesn’t do it justice.

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  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 24,817 Member
    Sunday -- walking, including about 500-600 metres with my husband.

    Plus 32 minutes on my trainer using Zwift for the very first time!! I'm not entirely sure what I'm doing, but nevertheless, it did appear to record a ride for me.
  • Ardael
    Ardael Posts: 245 Member
    1. 28km - 53 min ( intervals ) - Zwift
    2. 27km - 45min ( racing ) - Velodrome
    3. 30km - 55min ( racing ) - Zwift
    4. 34km - 60min ( social ) - Zwift
    5. 47km - 90min ( race + intervals ) - Zwift
    6. Rest
    7. Rest
    8. 24km - 46min ( warm up + TT ) - Road
    9. 32km - 48min ( racing ) - Vélodrome
    10. 13.6km - 30min ( recovery) - Zwift
    11. 33km - 70min ( club ride ) - Road
    12. Rest
    13. Rest
    14. 53km - 120min ( endurance training ) - Road
    15. 37km - 88min ( recovery ride ) - Road
    16. 26.5km - 56min (warm up+race) - Velodrome
    17. 12.5km - 22min ( TT ) - Road
    18. 26km - 47min ( recovery ) - Zwift
    19. 31km - 54min ( social ) - Zwift
    20. 30km - 51min ( crit ) - Zwift
    21. Rest
    22. 32km - 61min ( intervals ) - Zwift
    23. 44km - 94min ( social workout ) - Zwift
    23km - 56min ( warm up + race ) - Velodrome

    Interval sessions : 3/15
    Racing sessions : 8/8

    Distance : 582km
    Time : 19h36

    Bad day of racing at the track today. The crash from last week made me very nervous and I couldn't attack and the extensive bruising made it harder. Didn't score a single point and fell down to 3rd in the rankings.
  • jlklem
    jlklem Posts: 259 Member
    Really good month so far, with 5 hundred mile days. Over 1200 miles for the month and will hit my goal of 70 hours today.

    Have a 200 mile ride set up for Sunday, going to be 93 degrees so we are starting at 4AM. This is the end of my last big push miles wise to get ready for my 24 hour race June 16-17.

    Starting my taper 3 weeks out this year. Last did a two week taper, going to try a little longer one this year.

    John
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 24,817 Member
    Review ... (Distances include cycling + walking + a bit of running)
    Mar-15 … 489.8 km (304.3 miles) = 38 hours 4 min
    Apr-15 … 491.94 km (305.6 miles) = 43 hours 6 min
    May-15 … 361.81 km (224.8 miles) = 35 hours 50 min
    Jun-15 … 569.53 km (353.9 miles) = 41 hours 53 min
    Jul-15 … 230.7 km (143.35 miles) = 32 hours 45 min
    Aug-15 … 211.3 km (131.3 miles) = 28 hours 8 min
    Sep-15 … 306.7 km (190.6 miles) = 35 hour 2 min
    Oct-15 … 441.82 km (274.5 miles) = 47 hours 43 min
    Nov-15 … 660.21 km (410.23 miles) = 60 hours 41 min
    Dec-15 … 499.91 km (282.8 miles) = 54 hours 56 min
    Jan-16 … 864.79 km (537.35 miles) = 65 hours 36 min
    Feb-16 … 470.53 km (292.4 miles) = 40 hours 39 min
    Mar-16 … 917.73 km (570.2 miles) = 66 hours 13 min
    Apr-16 … 417.83 km (259.6 miles) = 40 hours 23 min
    May-16 … 267.09 km (165.9 miles) = 36 hours 10 min
    Jun-16 … 552.1 km (343 miles) = 54 hours 48 min
    Jul-16 … 709 km (440.5 miles) = 60 hours 41 minutes
    Aug-16 … 775.9 km (482.1 miles) = 54 hours 52 minutes
    Sep-16 … 371.3 km (230.7 miles) = 32 hours 20 min
    Oct-16 … 649 km (403.3 miles) = 49 hours 46 min
    Nov-16 … 403 km (250.4 miles) = 52 hours 16 min
    Dec-16 … 511.05 km (317.55 miles) = 52 hours 2 min
    Jan-17 … 741.9 km (461.0 miles) = 70 hours 3 min
    Feb-17 … 600.5 km (373.1 miles) = 57 hours 30 min
    Mar-17 … 1113.2 km (691.7 miles) = 78 hours 25 min
    Apr-17 … 1181.9 km (734.4 miles) = 76 hours 45 min
    May-17 … 426.6 km (265.1 miles) = 39 hours 21 min
    Jun-17 … 575.7 km (357.7 miles) = 41 hours 53 min
    Jul-17 … 714 km (443.7 miles) = 52 hours 23 min
    Aug-17 … 475.8 km (295.6 miles) = 38 hours 41 min
    Sep-17 … 455.5 km (283 miles) = 41 hours 25 min
    Oct-17 … 647.1 km (402.1 miles) = 57 hours 19 min
    Nov-17 … 427.0 km (265.3 miles) = 50 hours 4 min
    Dec-17 … 553.5 km (343.9 miles) = 52 hours 12 min
    Jan-18 … 590.2 km (366.7 miles) = 57 hours 49 min
    Feb-18 … 826.9 km (513.8 miles) = 57 hours 35 min
    Mar-18 … 582.01 km (361.6 miles) = 50 hours 11 min
    Apr-18 … 176.23 km (109.5 miles) = 29 hours 47 min

    My goals all fell apart in late March for reasons out of my control. I don't know how May is going to go, but I'm hoping to start to pick up my fitness pieces.

    Tuesday, 1 May 2018 ... 3 km walking + 6 flights of stairs
    Wednesday, 2 May 2018 ... 5 km walking + 6 flights of stairs
    Thursday, 3 May 2018 ... 1.8 km walking + 6 flights of stairs
    Friday, 4 May 2018 ... 1.8 km walking + 12 flights of stairs
    Saturday, 5 May 2018 ... 5.92 walking and running
    Sunday, 6 May 2018 ... 3.26 walking and running
    Monday, 7 May 2018 ... 6.6 walking + 6 flights of stairs

    Tuesday, 8 May 2018 ... 1.80 km walking + 6 flights of stairs
    Wednesday, 9 May 2018 ... 5 km walking + 6 flights of stairs
    Thursday, 10 May 2018 ... 1.80 km walking + 6 flights of stairs
    Friday, 11 May 2018 ... 1.20 km walking + 2 flights of stairs
    Saturday, 12 May 2018 ... 1.80 km walking + 2 flights of stairs
    Sunday, 13 May 2018 ... 4.38 km walking and running + 2 flights of stairs

    Monday, 14 May 2018 ... 6.6 km walking + 14 flights of stairs
    Tuesday, 15 May 2018 ... 1.8 km walking + 6 flights of stairs
    Wednesday, 16 May 2018 ... 5 km walking + 6 flights of stairs
    Thursday, 17 May 2018 ... 1.8 km walking + 6 flights of stairs
    Friday, 18 May 2018 ... 2.4 km walking + 10 flights of stairs
    Saturday, 19 May 2018 ... 2.8 km walking + 30 min ride on my trainer + 2 flights of stairs

    Sunday, 20 May 2018 ... 1.8 km walking + 8.7 km cycling indoors with Zwift + 2 flights of stairs
    Monday, 21 May 2018 ... 6.4 km walking + 2 flights of stairs
    Tuesday, 22 May 2018 ... 3.5 km walking + 2 flights of stairs
    Wednesday, 23 May 2018 ... 7.4 km walking + 10 flights of stairs
    Thursday, 24 May 2018 ... 3.2 km walking + 10.45 cycling indoors with Zwift + 4 flights of stairs
    Friday, 25 May 2018 ... 3.2 km walking + 10.76 cycling indoors with Zwift + 4 flights of stairs


    2017 Monthly May
    Walking Distance (km): 89.3
    Walking Time (min): 1115.8
    Cycling Distance (km): 38.4
    Cycling Time (min): 121.3
    Stairs Climbed Number: 128.0
    Stairs Climbed Time (min): 102.4

    Totals
    Total Distance (km): 127.7
    Total Distance (miles): 79.3
    Total Time (min): 1339.4
    Total Time (hr): 22:19:27


    BTW - my husband is in Rehab now ... starting to recover both physically and mentally.
  • Mac_ex_machina
    Mac_ex_machina Posts: 5 Member
    Bit late finding this thread, I'll track down June's biking thread sooner!

    The wife and I are starting our training for a century in Sept (she's done one a few years ago, I haven't ridden anything longer than 85 miles yet).

    May 2 - 12.7 mi
    May 4 - 28.5 mi
    May 11 - 40.0 mi
    May 12 - 20.6 mi
    (Ran over a brick hiding in the shadows of the multi-use path, also ran over a 2" nail that destroyed my back tire - bike was outta commission for a week)
    May 24 - 36.1 mi
    May 31 -

    We'll shoot for 50-60 milers in June, 60-70 milers in July, 70-80 milers in August to prep for the century in Sept.

    We've been car-free for a couple of years now, these are our daily commuters - she's on a Breezer, I've got a Trek CrossRip.

    Mac
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  • awinner_au
    awinner_au Posts: 249 Member
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    Finally did my first metric century today. 115Km with 1200m of climbing.
    25hours for 590Km in may so far.
  • sijomial
    sijomial Posts: 19,811 Member
    Three shortish but brisk rides this week, 101 for the week, 517 miles for the month.
  • Forever_December
    Forever_December Posts: 382 Member
    I'm so happy I found this thread. Since my recent (April 2nd) knee surgery, it's put running on the back burner for me. I've discovered the bike and I'm thrilled. Can't wait to participate!
  • AgileK9
    AgileK9 Posts: 257 Member
    May 2 - 5 miles trail
    May 5 - 8 miles trail *** Celebrating #womensmtbday
    May 6 - 7 miles trail
    May 8 - 5.3 miles trail
    May 9 - 12.6 miles road ***Maiden voyage of my new bike.
    May 15 - 7 miles trail
    May 16 - 8.7 miles trail
    May 19 - 23 miles road *** That’s the most I’ve ever ridden at one time. Gonna go soak in a hot tub
    May 20 - 8.5 trail miles
    May 25 - 5 Trail miles

    Weather has not been cooperating, lots of rain



  • jlklem
    jlklem Posts: 259 Member
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    Today’s ride...81 hours for the month
  • Ardael
    Ardael Posts: 245 Member
    edited May 2018
    1. 28km - 53 min ( intervals ) - Zwift
    2. 27km - 45min ( racing ) - Velodrome
    3. 30km - 55min ( racing ) - Zwift
    4. 34km - 60min ( social ) - Zwift
    5. 47km - 90min ( race + intervals ) - Zwift
    6. Rest
    7. Rest
    8. 24km - 46min ( warm up + TT ) - Road
    9. 32km - 48min ( racing ) - Vélodrome
    10. 13.6km - 30min ( recovery) - Zwift
    11. 33km - 70min ( club ride ) - Road
    12. Rest
    13. Rest
    14. 53km - 120min ( endurance training ) - Road
    15. 37km - 88min ( recovery ) - Road
    16. 26.5km - 56min (warm up+race) - Velodrome
    17. 12.5km - 22min ( TT ) - Road
    18. 26km - 47min ( recovery ) - Zwift
    19. 31km - 54min ( social ) - Zwift
    20. 30km - 51min ( crit ) - Zwift
    21. Rest
    22. 32km - 61min ( intervals ) - Zwift
    23. 44km - 94min ( social workout ) - Zwift
    23km - 56min ( warm up + race ) - Velodrome
    24. Rest
    25. 26km - 44min ( social ) - Zwift
    26. Rest
    27. 56km - 110min ( endurance ) - Zwift
    28. 21km - 48min ( recovery ) - Zwift

    Interval sessions : 3/15
    Racing sessions : 8/8

    Distance : 685km
    Time : 22h58
  • awinner_au
    awinner_au Posts: 249 Member
    jlklem wrote: »
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    Today’s ride...81 hours for the month

    Nice ride, great pace as well. How long have you been riding?
  • gearhead426hemi
    gearhead426hemi Posts: 919 Member
    edited May 2018
    New trails system was a little overgrown today.

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  • jlklem
    jlklem Posts: 259 Member
    awinner_au wrote: »
    jlklem wrote: »
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    Today’s ride...81 hours for the month

    Nice ride, great pace as well. How long have you been riding?

    I started cycling in 2003 but never got really ok at it until about 5 years ago when I stop doing triathlons and really focused on riding. I ride 700-800 hours a year and rarely if ever miss a day.

    Really happy with this ride as it was just me and one other guy all day and the last 3-4 hours it was over 90 degrees. We average 22 for 170...then the wheels came off...badly...

    John
  • AgileK9
    AgileK9 Posts: 257 Member
    May 2 - 5 miles trail
    May 5 - 8 miles trail *** Celebrating #womensmtbday
    May 6 - 7 miles trail
    May 8 - 5.3 miles trail
    May 9 - 12.6 miles road ***Maiden voyage of my new bike.
    May 15 - 7 miles trail
    May 16 - 8.7 miles trail
    May 19 - 23 miles road *** That’s the most I’ve ever ridden at one time. Gonna go soak in a hot tub
    May 20 - 8.5 trail miles
    May 25 - 5 Trail miles
    May 28 - 6.5 trail miles***Wet, muddy, torrential rain....It was insane!

    Weather has not been cooperating, lots of rain




  • AgileK9
    AgileK9 Posts: 257 Member
    gearhead426hemi wrote: »
    New trails system was a little overgrown today.

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    @gearhead426hemi

    Is that a Trek Full Stache?
  • Tweaking_Time
    Tweaking_Time Posts: 733 Member
    This evening on the KATY trail it was about 82F, light breeze, and there were only 4 cars in the parking lot. I normally have to ride 45 minutes away to get this sort of isolation...but this evening, the trail was mine.

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  • AgileK9
    AgileK9 Posts: 257 Member
    May 2 - 5 miles trail
    May 5 - 8 miles trail *** Celebrating #womensmtbday
    May 6 - 7 miles trail
    May 8 - 5.3 miles trail
    May 9 - 12.6 miles road ***Maiden voyage of my new bike.
    May 15 - 7 miles trail
    May 16 - 8.7 miles trail
    May 19 - 23 miles road *** That’s the most I’ve ever ridden at one time. Gonna go soak in a hot tub
    May 20 - 8.5 trail miles
    May 25 - 5 Trail miles
    May 28 - 6.5 trail miles***Wet, muddy, torrential rain....It was insane!
    May 30 - 10 miles road

    Man, I'm loving having this road/gravel bike. My heart is all about mountain biking but it's nice to just hop on the bike from my house and go for a quick ride. I had no idea there were so many multipurpose trails near me. I started climbing up this big hill by my house following a couple real road bikers and I totally kept up with them. Feeling pretty happy with myself ;)

    Might get out tonight for a mini skills session with a group. I hope the rain holds off!

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