2023 Cycling Challenge
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Missed an opportunity to ride yesterday, but did two rides today to make up for it. Good times!
Ride 1 - 13.01 miles
Ride 2 - 23.02 miles
Previous - 1023.80 miles
Total - 1059.83 miles / 2023 miles, 3rd run
(1st run completed 5/6/23)
(2nd run completed 10/9/23)
Link - https://www.strava.com/activities/10290050351
https://www.strava.com/activities/102910819862 -
11/27 Peloton ride. 18 miles. Back in Colorado at 10,000 plus altitude. Could feel it today.
Previous: 1947
YTD: 1965/2023
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@SavageMrsMoose Kudos to you for riding at that altitude! Argh, I can only imagine.
Ride to and from a swim today, then an epic virtual ride to help a friend earn a route badge in Zwift. Good times.
Ride 1 - 3.12 miles
Ride 2 - 3.12 miles
Ride 3 - 44.00 miles
Previous - 1059.83 miles
Total - 1109.07 miles / 2023 miles, 3rd run
(1st run completed 5/6/23)
(2nd run completed 10/9/23)
Link - https://www.strava.com/activities/10295574923
https://www.strava.com/activities/10295943885
https://www.strava.com/activities/102972514041 -
More Peloton ….
11/28. 17.9 miles
Previous: 1965
YTD: 1982.9/2023
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Previous 2692.15miles
23/11 12.72 miles
28/11 11.57 miles
YTD 2716.44/2023 miles
I missed a few rides because I was trying to get some running miles done so only 2 to report1 -
Previous 2716.44miles
29/11 11.45 miles
YTD 2727.89/2023 miles
Got my morning ride in2 -
@SavageMrsMoose Woo, only 40.1 miles to go!! You've got this practically in the bag.
One ride today just to get the daily 10 done.
Ride - 10.01 miles
Previous - 1109.07 miles
Total - 1119.08 miles / 2023 miles, 3rd run
(1st run completed 5/6/23)
(2nd run completed 10/9/23)
Link - https://www.strava.com/activities/103027662232 -
Previous 2727.89miles
30/11 20.04 miles
YTD 2747.93 /2023 miles
I did a full hour on the bike this morning as I’m not running this evening. I’m playing with the idea of trying to hit 3000 miles on bike for the year. It’s only another 252 miles. It will depend how the month goes. I’m away for 5 days next week with no chance of cycling unless early the 1st morning before I leave. We’ll see. I do love targets😅2 -
@Mari33a I wish you luck in hitting your target!!
UGH Zwift Fondo today went at an outrageous pace for the 2nd half. My legs, they cry. And the 1st ride should be the same length as the 2nd but GPS decided that I'm cycling Jesus and can ride over water. Not gonna take credit for the missing milage, though, because if it's not on Strava, it never happened.
Ride 1 - 2.87 miles
Ride 2 - 3.12 miles
Ride 3 - 15.01 miles
Ride 4 - 30.00 miles
Previous - 1119.08 miles
Total - 1170.08 miles / 2023 miles, 3rd run
(1st run completed 5/6/23)
(2nd run completed 10/9/23)
Link - https://www.strava.com/activities/10306495761
https://www.strava.com/activities/10306803683
https://www.strava.com/activities/10307328699
https://www.strava.com/activities/103083241072 -
Previous 2747.93miles
01/12 3.03 miles
YTD 2747.93 /2023 miles
So today was a disaster 🙈 3 miles in and pedal arm just snapped when I was giving it socks. I phoned my brother who is an excellent cyclist & he is going to lend me a turbo trainer to use with my road bike to tie me over until I get this sorted. Thank goodness I didn’t sell it during the summer when I was considering it.
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Previous 2747.88miles
01/12 3.03 miles
02/12 20.06 miles
YTD 2770.97 /2023 miles
I was in such a tizzy yesterday after my bike broke I didn’t add the miles up right but I’ve corrected it now.
I got my brother’s old turbo trainer set up 2day & got 20 miles done. It seemed tougher but I loved it.
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@Mari33a OMFG Noooooo!!!! Yikes!! Thank goodness you have an alternative available to you!
I've been remiss in logging because busy, but here's what I've done since the end of November.
Ride 1 - 12.00 miles <- 12/1
Ride 2 - 40.02 miles <- 12/2
Ride 3 - 10.00 miles <- 12/3
Previous - 1170.08 miles
Total - 1232.10 miles / 2023 miles, 3rd run
(1st run completed 5/6/23)
(2nd run completed 10/9/23)
Link - https://www.strava.com/activities/10311689040
https://www.strava.com/activities/10317244687
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Today featured two Zwift rides - workout 5 in Zwift Academy (yay, only 1 left to finish this year's academy!!) and a meetup with some fine folk scattered about the world.
Ride 1 - 17.00 miles
Ride 2 - 15.01 miles
Previous - 1232.10 miles
Total - 1264.11 miles / 2023 miles, 3rd run
(1st run completed 5/6/23)
(2nd run completed 10/9/23)
Link - https://www.strava.com/activities/10327139720
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Previous 2770.97miles
05/12 10.31 miles
YTD 2781.28 /2023 miles1 -
@wendsg You always inspire with your consistent effort and I feel your support in those Strava kudos, friend!
Last ride of my 50’s today - tomorrow’s the day, and what a gift to be alive and thriving! Crossed the 2,300-mile mark for the year too. We lost our son in 2021 at the age of 23, so this is for Grant.
https://ridgetrail.org/honoring-a-life-out-on-the-trail/
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@billbiggers06 Such a moving reason to ride, my friend. And I'm glad to be at least a little bit of support and/or motivation!
Today was a ride to and from the pool for a quality swim at my Mom's community's pool, and then another meetup with more fine people in Zwift. I'm having such a grand time with those virtual rides.
Ride 1 - 1.94 miles
Ride 2 - 1.70 miles
Ride 3 - 25.08 miles
Previous - 1264.11 miles
Total - 1292.13 miles / 2023 miles, 3rd run
(1st run completed 5/6/23)
(2nd run completed 10/9/23)
Link - https://www.strava.com/activities/10332430248
https://www.strava.com/activities/10332762266
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Another virtual ride today - went /hard/ because while my original intention was to go the distance in zone 2, I ended up getting dropped on the downhill (silly non-aero bike and not-heavy bodyweight) and ended up pushing zones 3-5 for the rest of the ride. Yeesh.
Ride - 15.00 miles
Previous - 1292.13 miles
Total - 1307.13 miles / 2023 miles, 3rd run
(1st run completed 5/6/23)
(2nd run completed 10/9/23)
Link - https://www.strava.com/activities/103385615411 -
Previous 2781.28miles
06/12 10.06 miles morning & 10.07 miles evening
YTD 2801.41 /2023 miles1 -
Today was a 'go to the pool, get back home, then go on Zwift for a meetup' day. To and from the pool was so flippin' cold omg
Ride 1 - 1.71 miles
Ride 2 - 1.72 miles
Ride 3 - 19.08 miles
Previous - 1307.13 miles
Total - 1329.64 miles / 2023 miles, 3rd run
(1st run completed 5/6/23)
(2nd run completed 10/9/23)
Link - https://www.strava.com/activities/10343219780
https://www.strava.com/activities/10343539879
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Just a meetup today, but still miles on the bike.
Ride - 18.02 miles
Previous - 1329.64 miles
Total - 1347.66 miles / 2023 miles, 3rd run
(1st run completed 5/6/23)
(2nd run completed 10/9/23)
Link - https://www.strava.com/activities/103487877560 -
More Peloton… so close! Could do it in a day….
12/8. 20.7
Previous: 1982.9
YTD: 2003.6/2023
I just found out I got a slot in the 2024 Chicago Marathon! So next year will be even more about running but I’m still game to try the bike challenge again next year!
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Oh wow, congratulations @SavageMrsMoose !!! That is awesome, getting into the Chicago Marathon!! Best of luck to you!!
Today I took on the Tourmalet in Zwift. But I did it at 50% because of time constraints (and I've already done it at 100%). Zwift has this spiffy new feature where the distance of the climb portal climbs doesn't diminish, but the gradient is altered - 50%, 75%, 100% (true to life) and 125% (masochists only). Yes, the app is tracking which version of which climbs you do. Yes, yours truly intends to get them all eventually. So for now, that's 2 of the 4 Tourmalet variants in the bag!
And yes, Zwift counted 23 miles for the experience points, but Strava only counted 22.99. Guess I was a few inches short lmao
Ride - 22.99 miles
Previous - 1347.66 miles
Total - 1370.65 miles / 2023 miles, 3rd run
(1st run completed 5/6/23)
(2nd run completed 10/9/23)
Link - https://www.strava.com/activities/103606821182 -
Was remiss in posting yesterday's rides, so here's everything over the course of yesterday and today.
Ride 1 - 16.01 miles <- 12/11 Zwift Academy
Ride 2 - 18.05 miles <- 12/11 Zwift Meetup
Ride 3 - 15.01 miles <- 12/11 Zwift Reride Event
Ride 4 - 1.81 miles <- 12/12 Ride to the pool
Ride 5 - 1.62 miles <- 12/12 Ride from the pool
Ride 6 - 23.03miles <- 12/12 Zwift Meetup
Previous - 1370.65 miles
Total - 1446.18 miles / 2023 miles, 3rd run
(1st run completed 5/6/23)
(2nd run completed 10/9/23)
Link - https://www.strava.com/activities/10363769637
https://www.strava.com/activities/10364385927
https://www.strava.com/activities/10365263356
https://www.strava.com/activities/10369077572
https://www.strava.com/activities/10369221651
https://www.strava.com/activities/103700185722 -
Previous 2801.41miles
07/12 20.06 miles
12/12 10.04 miles
YTD 2831.51 /2023 miles
Great news @SavageMrsMoose on the marathon qualification.
@wendsg - You are a beast! Amazing cycling!
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@Mari33a I'm definitely not the only one! Everyone who's partaking in this challenge is, in my opinion.
Almost missed logging today's ride. Went up the climb portal in Zwift at 125% gradient. Tons of fun!
Ride - 10.01miles
Previous - 1446.18 miles
Total - 1456.19 miles / 2023 miles, 3rd run
(1st run completed 5/6/23)
(2nd run completed 10/9/23)
Link - https://www.strava.com/activities/103756518801 -
Previous 2831.51miles
14/12 10.07 miles
YTD 2841.58 /2023 miles
Got a ride in this morning but missed yesterday morning as was feeling a bit off. I did a run yesterday evening to get some fresh air. Still don't feel 100% but I'd feel worse if I hadn't done it.2 -
Today was a swim day, so rode to and from the pool and then participated in a Zwift meetup. Good times! Will run on the treadmill as part of my Zwift 10k training plan later today.
Ride 1 - 1.72miles
Ride 2 - 2.58 miles
Ride 3 - 21.01 miles
Previous - 1456.19 miles
Total - 1481.52 miles / 2023 miles, 3rd run
(1st run completed 5/6/23)
(2nd run completed 10/9/23)
Link - https://www.strava.com/activities/10379359586
https://www.strava.com/activities/10379725876
https://www.strava.com/activities/103802000762 -
Thanks for the support for Chicago. I didn’t qualify- it was a lottery spot, but I’m getting faster so I think I will qualify for the next year.
A big day on peloton of holiday rides…
12/14. 22.1 miles
Previous: 2003.6
YTD. 2025.7 / 2023
I’ve officially crossed the finish line!!!!2 -
@SavageMrsMoose Congratulations!!!! 🎉 Just in time for Christmas, too! Sorry to hear about not getting the lottery spot, but hey, you're right - next year's another good chance!!
Today, I remembered that I hated this climb (the Col du Platzerwasel). Still finished it at 125% actual gradient, but cemented my loathing for it firmly in my heart. (Maybe I'll like it at 50% - will test that at a later time!
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Ride - 11.00 miles
Previous - 1481.52 miles
Total - 1492.52 miles / 2023 miles, 3rd run
(1st run completed 5/6/23)
(2nd run completed 10/9/23)
Link - https://www.strava.com/activities/103855681780 -
(Pardon my intrusion, but seen this challenge only now. It will be on for 2024 too? Thanks and happy cycling 1
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