2024 Cycling Challenge

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  • wendsg
    wendsg Posts: 774 Member
    @Mari33a I've been trying! Almost there. I think my next couple runs will be quite short, though. And I do have a swim tomorrow, so we'll see how the trapezoid is doing.

    Logging yesterday's rides before I get to work on today's efforts!

    Ride 1 - 8.02 miles <- Zwift, Tour of Watopia (warmup)
    Ride 2 - 11.00 miles <- Zwift, Meetup
    Ride 3 - 21.00 miles <- Zwift, Tour of Watopia (full stage)
    Previous - 159.50 miles

    Total - 199.52 miles / 2024 miles (4th)
    (3rd complete 10/3/24)
    (2nd complete 6/26/24)
    (1st complete 3/29/24)

    Link - https://www.strava.com/activities/12662367131
    https://www.strava.com/activities/12662767970
    https://www.strava.com/activities/12663831615
  • wendsg
    wendsg Posts: 774 Member
    Done riding for today, so updating with these rides. Huzzah. :smiley:

    Ride 1 - 28.00 miles <- Zwift, Meetup
    Ride 2 - 21.00 miles <- Zwift, Tour of Watopia ride
    Previous - 199.52 miles

    Total - 248.52 miles / 2024 miles (4th)
    (3rd complete 10/3/24)
    (2nd complete 6/26/24)
    (1st complete 3/29/24)

    Link - https://www.strava.com/activities/12670486591
    https://www.strava.com/activities/12672029767
  • wendsg
    wendsg Posts: 774 Member
    Today featured only 1 ride amongst a ton of chores.

    Ride - 20.01 miles <- Zwift, Tour of Watopia ride
    Previous - 248.52 miles

    Total - 268.53 miles / 2024 miles (4th)
    (3rd complete 10/3/24)
    (2nd complete 6/26/24)
    (1st complete 3/29/24)

    Link - https://www.strava.com/activities/12679835354
  • Mari33a
    Mari33a Posts: 1,281 Member
    Previous 1655.72 miles
    15/10 12.63 miles

    Total 1668.35/2024 miles

    Hadn’t planned to ride today but it was just sitting there so why not. I got a 4.5 mile run in too this evening so win win
  • wendsg
    wendsg Posts: 774 Member
    Overdid it and stressed the knee to the point of pain. Took a couple days worth of break, then came back real easy today.

    Ride 1 - 19.02 miles <- Zwift, Tour of Watopia ride
    Ride 2 - 19.01 miles <- Zwift, Tour of Watopia ride
    Previous - 268.53 miles

    Total - 306.56 miles / 2024 miles (4th)
    (3rd complete 10/3/24)
    (2nd complete 6/26/24)
    (1st complete 3/29/24)

    Link - https://www.strava.com/activities/12687001151
    https://www.strava.com/activities/12704631134
  • Mari33a
    Mari33a Posts: 1,281 Member
    Previous 1668.45 miles
    21/10 10.54 miles

    Total 1678.99/2024 miles
  • wendsg
    wendsg Posts: 774 Member
    Did one yesterday, 2 today. Fun times. :smile: Would've ridden to the pool and back, but the wind is blowing pretty well outside (meaning I'll have to refill my pond yet again this weekend. Ugh).

    Ride 1 - 19.02 miles <- Zwift, Tour of Watopia ride 10/21
    Ride 2 - 11.01 miles <- Zwift, Meetup 10/22
    Ride 3 - 6.00 miles <- Zwift, Tour of Watopia ride 10/22
    Previous - 306.56 miles

    Total - 342.59 miles / 2024 miles (4th)
    (3rd complete 10/3/24)
    (2nd complete 6/26/24)
    (1st complete 3/29/24)

    Link - https://www.strava.com/activities/12711526185
    https://www.strava.com/activities/12718683880
    https://www.strava.com/activities/12718907686
  • Mari33a
    Mari33a Posts: 1,281 Member
    Previous 1678.99 miles
    22/10 13.23 miles
    23/10 8.66 miles

    Total 1700.88/2024 miles
  • wendsg
    wendsg Posts: 774 Member
    A meetup that was extended into a metric century today - done at very low power to preserve the ol' knees.

    Ride - 63.01 miles <- Zwift
    Previous - 342.59 miles

    Total - 405.60 miles / 2024 miles (4th)
    (3rd complete 10/3/24)
    (2nd complete 6/26/24)
    (1st complete 3/29/24)

    Link - https://www.strava.com/activities/12727494390
  • wendsg
    wendsg Posts: 774 Member
    Just a meetup today. Short but fun.

    Ride - 15.00 miles <- Zwift meetup
    Previous - 405.60 miles

    Total - 420.60 miles / 2024 miles (4th)
    (3rd complete 10/3/24)
    (2nd complete 6/26/24)
    (1st complete 3/29/24)

    Link - https://www.strava.com/activities/12743353713
  • wendsg
    wendsg Posts: 774 Member
    So did a sportive on Saturday, took Sunday completely off so my legs would survive my very first marathon effort (in Zwift on a treadmill - absolutely brutal, but as I was running unsupported this was optimal so I could have easy access to water and facilities when necessary) - I was so wasted after that run that I couldn't walk much less get on a bike. Back in the saddle today with a short and easy effort.

    Ride 1 - 29.51 miles <- Tour de Plantersville 10/26
    Ride 2 - 12.00 miles <- Zwift Meetup 10/29
    Previous - 420.60 miles

    Total - 462.11 miles / 2024 miles (4th)
    (3rd complete 10/3/24)
    (2nd complete 6/26/24)
    (1st complete 3/29/24)

    Link - https://www.strava.com/activities/12750020261
    https://www.strava.com/activities/12774775425
  • Mari33a
    Mari33a Posts: 1,281 Member
    Previous 1700.88 miles
    27/10 8.59 miles
    30/10 12.62 miles
    31/10 5.08 miles

    Total 1727.72/2024 miles

    I set myself a target of 212 miles for the month and just hit it this morning. I need 6.5 miles of running before midnight to hit my 60 mile running target. Not sure if I'll manage it with work but definitely will try.
  • wendsg
    wendsg Posts: 774 Member
    Well, the marathon I did on the 28th of October granted me the splendor of Runner's Toe. I finally got some clippers on it on Sunday - the nail is loose on the bed and as soon as suction was broken/the nail was wiggled, it started leaking plasma and blood. The bruising is rather spectacular. It's wrapped and I'm keeping the power down on the bike (and the runs pretty easy - though I may have to downgrade Friday's upcoming run from a 1/2 to a 5k depending on how bad this toe's behaving by then).

    Catching up on the logging:

    Ride 1 - 14.00 miles <- 10/30 Zwift Meetup
    Ride 2 - 22.00 miles <- 10/31 Zwift Meetup
    Ride 3 - 3.00 miles <- 10/31 Zwift, exploring for costumes
    Ride 4 - 16.00 miles <- 11/2 Zwift, route chaser challenge
    Ride 5 - 15.00 miles <- 11/3 Zwift, new route
    Ride 6 - 16.00 miles <- 11/4 Zwift, Meetup
    Previous - 462.11 miles

    Total - 548.11 miles / 2024 miles (4th)
    (3rd complete 10/3/24)
    (2nd complete 6/26/24)
    (1st complete 3/29/24)

    Link - https://www.strava.com/activities/12782100767
    https://www.strava.com/activities/12791318912
    https://www.strava.com/activities/12791404365
    https://www.strava.com/activities/12808032011
    https://www.strava.com/activities/12816819408
    https://www.strava.com/activities/12822872235
  • Chirowalt2018
    Chirowalt2018 Posts: 1 Member
    Are you guys still completing a cycling challenge? I am trying to get into macros/nutrition, but I love the bike. How does the challenge work? @mari333a @wendsg
    Thank you,
  • RMUNTZ2
    RMUNTZ2 Posts: 156 Member
    @Mari33a and @wendsg great riding! I love this 2024 Cycling Challenge!

    I have been riding and weight training but have forgotten to log them here so...

    Ride 11/4/2024 Zwift - Legends and Lava in Watopia 15.40 mi
    Ride 11/3/2024 Zwift - Tempus Fugit in Watopia 24.96 mi
    Ride 11/3/2024 Zwift - City and the Sgurr in Scotland 6.25 mi
    Ride 11/1/2024 Zwift - Flat Route in Watopia 18.70 mi
    Ride 10/30/2024 Zwift - Big Flat 8 in Watopia 30.12 mi
    Ride 10/28/2024 Zwift - Flat Route in Watopia 15.19 mi
    Ride 10/28/2024 Zwift - Tour Of Tewit Well in Yorkshire 10.11 mi
    Ride 10/21/2024 Zwift - Flat Route in Watopia 1 15.20 mi
    Ride 10/21/2024 Zwift - Beach Island Loop in Watopia 15.50 mi
    Ride 10/19/2024 Zwift - Flat Route in Watopia 15.62 mi
    Ride 10/19/2024 Zwift - Sand And Sequoias in Watopia 16.15 mi
    Ride 10/18/2024 Zwift - Climb Portal - Volcano in Watopia 11.68 mi
    Ride 10/16/2024 Zwift - Ride: Triple Flat Loops 31.77 mi
    Ride 10/9/2024 Morning Ride 30.01 mi

    My 2024 YTD Total Cycling Distance is 2,687.51 mi.

    In October, I rode 290.25 mi.
    In November so far have rode 65.31 mi.
  • Mari33a
    Mari33a Posts: 1,281 Member
    Previous 1727.17 miles
    02/11 12.57 miles
    06/11 12.56 miles
    07/11 10.28 miles
    08/11 12.56 miles
    09/11 10.28 miles
    12/11 7.27 miles
    13/11 8.34 miles

    Total 1803.32/2024 miles

    I'm getting the miles done when I can but I'm really swamped this work at the moment
  • wendsg
    wendsg Posts: 774 Member
    @Chirowalt2018 It's pretty simple! You just say hello (Hello, BTW!) and start logging your milage when you ride and your accumulated total. Personally, I also toss in links to my Strava activities (this is NOT required at all! This just makes me feel warm and fuzzy lol) as proof of what I'm doing.

    Goal is simply to try and reach 2024 miles by the end of 2024. And yes, next year, I plan on starting a new thread with the goal of 2025 miles. :wink:

    @RMUNTZ2 Fantastic riding!! I'm glad you're enjoying the challenge. :smile:

    @Mari33a Woo hoo!! You're so very close!!!

    Once more, I fell behind on logging - so from November 5th through today (November 13th), we have:

    9 Rides!
    114.12 New Miles!
    Previous - 548.11 miles

    Total - 661.23 miles / 2024 miles (4th)
    (3rd complete 10/3/24)
    (2nd complete 6/26/24)
    (1st complete 3/29/24)

    Aaaand no links because that's a lot of rides that I forgot. Will resume with the links when I stop being a forgetful fool and keep up with my logging! :lol:
  • wendsg
    wendsg Posts: 774 Member
    Yesterday was 'finish a metric century for the Gran Fondo badge in Strava' day, and today is more playing around in the Tour of Watopia. One ride for today, because I've got a 10k run starting in... crud, less than an hour lol

    Ride 1 - 63.01 miles <- 11/14, Zwift Tour of Watopia + more
    Ride 2 - 20.01 miles <- 11/15, Zwift Tour of Watopia
    Previous - 661.23 miles

    Total - 744.25 miles / 2024 miles (4th)
    (3rd complete 10/3/24)
    (2nd complete 6/26/24)
    (1st complete 3/29/24)

    Link - https://www.strava.com/activities/12901989125
    https://www.strava.com/activities/12907093834
  • Mari33a
    Mari33a Posts: 1,281 Member
    Previous 1727.17 miles
    02/11 12.57 miles
    06/11 12.56 miles
    07/11 10.28 miles
    08/11 12.56 miles
    09/11 10.28 miles
    12/11 7.27 miles
    13/11 8.34 miles
    15/11 8.28 miles

    Total 1811.60/2024 miles

    Welcome to the group @Chirowalt2018 if you decide to join us. I find it great motivation to get on my bike. For me I’ve a target to hit not just the blind chore of getting exercise done. I use a road bike on a turbo trainer
  • wendsg
    wendsg Posts: 774 Member
    Took a tumble onto my knee earlier today, so wanted to get my ride in before it decides to stiffen up and bruise. Hoping that light riding keeps it from being a complete butt.

    Ride 1 - 16.00 miles <- Zwift, new route
    Previous - 744.25 miles

    Total - 760.25 miles / 2024 miles (4th)
    (3rd complete 10/3/24)
    (2nd complete 6/26/24)
    (1st complete 3/29/24)

    Link - https://www.strava.com/activities/12916114685
  • Mari33a
    Mari33a Posts: 1,281 Member
    edited November 16
    Previous 1727.17 miles
    16/11 12.30 miles

    Total 1823.90/2024 miles

    I only had 7 miles planned cycling 2day but put on some of last night’s boxing on Netflix & my legs kept pedalling 😅

    @wendsg oh crap😔 hope ur knee isn’t bad. I was really busy with work for the past month & missed what marathon you did ? Tell us more

  • wendsg
    wendsg Posts: 774 Member
    edited November 18
    @Mari33a It was just a marathon on my treadmill, actually! First time ever running 26.2 miles, though, so for me it was a huge accomplishment. :smile: The longest I'd ever run before that were half marathons. The knee is... well, it's bad, but mostly for pressure like kneeling on it or going down the stairs in the house. For riding, it's not terrible. I was able to do a short race on it today! And tomorrow, we'll see if I can manage a run and a pair of rides on it (I have a Zwift meetup, the Basecamp workouts are starting tomorrow, and I was hoping to do a 15.75 mile run as part of my triathlon buildup schedule).

    So yeah, only one ride today, and that was a race in Zwift up a virtual volcano. Fun times. Came in 5th out of a field of 23, 1st in my category, and was the only female in the field. Wee!!!

    Ride 1 - 10.00 miles <- Zwift, race
    Previous - 760.25 miles

    Total - 770.25 miles / 2024 miles (4th)
    (3rd complete 10/3/24)
    (2nd complete 6/26/24)
    (1st complete 3/29/24)

    Link - https://www.strava.com/activities/12924480187
  • Mari33a
    Mari33a Posts: 1,281 Member
    Previous 1823.90miles
    18/11 12.28 miles
    19/11 5.33 miles

    Total 1841.51/2024 miles

    Just a short ride today. The arch on my left foot is hurting and want to run later.
  • Mari33a
    Mari33a Posts: 1,281 Member
    edited November 20
    Previous 1841.51miles
    20/11 10.29 miles

    Total 1851.80/2024 miles
  • wendsg
    wendsg Posts: 774 Member
    Woo, the mountain in the Zwift Climb Portal off the France map is no flippin' joke. Ugh.

    Been doing tons of meetups and workout challenges lately. Catching up on logging today. Getting close to halfway through this particular run - dunno if I'm going to be able to close it out, but at least I'll get close!

    Ride 1 - 20.01 miles <- Zwift meetup, 11/18
    Ride 2 - 16.01 miles <- Zwift, Basecamp workout, 11/18
    Ride 3 - 18.01 miles <- Zwift meetup, 11/19
    Ride 4 - 16.02 miles <- Zwift meetup, 11/20
    Ride 5 - 18.00 miles <- Zwift completing a challenge, 11/21
    Ride 6 - 18.01 miles <- Zwift climb portal @ 100% 11/22
    Previous - 770.25 miles

    Total - 876.31 miles / 2024 miles (4th)
    (3rd complete 10/3/24)
    (2nd complete 6/26/24)
    (1st complete 3/29/24)

    Link - https://www.strava.com/activities/12930921526
    https://www.strava.com/activities/12931956256
    https://www.strava.com/activities/12938318634
    https://www.strava.com/activities/12945036928
    https://www.strava.com/activities/12955341769
    https://www.strava.com/activities/12960392925
  • Mari33a
    Mari33a Posts: 1,281 Member
    Previous 1851.80miles
    21/11 15.30 miles

    Total 1867.10/2024 miles

    Had a good ride yesterday. I was supposed to do some running but we got hail & snow showers all day so I did extra on bike instead.
    My foot arch thanked me for it😅. It felt great this morning so got a run as the snow had melted overnight & now I’m hobbling again. It really annoying.

    Ur doing phenomenal! @wendsg
  • wendsg
    wendsg Posts: 774 Member
    @Mari33a Ugh!! At least you got a run in before your foot decided to be a punk again. I feel for you.

    Remembering to log my ride today! :lol:

    Ride 1 - 15.00 miles <- Zwift challenge completion
    Previous - 876.31 miles

    Total - 891.31 miles / 2024 miles (4th)
    (3rd complete 10/3/24)
    (2nd complete 6/26/24)
    (1st complete 3/29/24)

    Link - https://www.strava.com/activities/12968692415
  • wendsg
    wendsg Posts: 774 Member
    Managed to get a ride in today despite being busy throughout the day. Made it as quick as possible due to my parrot demanding his sleepy-time lol (the trainer is in his roost cage room)

    Ride 1 - 19.01 miles <- Zwift ride
    Previous - 891.31 miles

    Total - 910.32 miles / 2024 miles (4th)
    (3rd complete 10/3/24)
    (2nd complete 6/26/24)
    (1st complete 3/29/24)

    Link - https://www.strava.com/activities/12976917542
  • wendsg
    wendsg Posts: 774 Member
    Today was a meetup. Good times.

    Ride 1 - 17.01 miles <- Zwift meetup
    Previous - 910.32 miles

    Total - 927.33 miles / 2024 miles (4th)
    (3rd complete 10/3/24)
    (2nd complete 6/26/24)
    (1st complete 3/29/24)

    Link - https://www.strava.com/activities/12981861694
  • wendsg
    wendsg Posts: 774 Member
    Yesterday's meetup was so exhausting that I forgot to log it here. But got it in today! Logging in between baking pies lol - pumpkin and key lime are done, cherry just went in the oven. I love this time of year (though my waistline doesn't lmao)

    Ride 1 - 30.02 miles <- Zwift meetup
    Ride 2 - 12.01 miles <- Zwift Basecamp group workout
    Previous - 927.33 miles

    Total - 969.36 miles / 2024 miles (4th)
    (3rd complete 10/3/24)
    (2nd complete 6/26/24)
    (1st complete 3/29/24)

    Link - https://www.strava.com/activities/12990033084
    https://www.strava.com/activities/12997644572