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Kelownagirl, you have to set your goals public. Your mileage chart then shows up when you post in the forum.
Mine is still stubbornly set to 0! Having a think about the enormity of this especially as the vast majority of my miles are offroad which always seem not enough distance for the effort you put in (that's my excuse anyway :D ). Barring minging weather and not dying after my long run on Saturday I should get off the mark this weekend - fingers crossed.
Good luck everybody.
for those of you trying to calculate indoor miles, please remember your outdoor mph is an AVERAGE of what you are riding -- meaning, you may climb a hill at 8 mph, get to top and speed down at 20 mph, giving you an AVERAGE of 14 mph (8 + 20 = 28/2 = 14). So, when on a trainer, you may be doing hill climbing training, or sprint training, strength training, or a combo of all in a 45 min to 1 hour exercise. Again, just take an AVERAGE outdoor ride and add your miles accordingly. The key to remember is that mph is an AVERAGE number of various terrains and efforts, and this can cross-over to indoor mileage calculations.
I just signed up for the challenge! What a great way to stay motivated.
Kerry
Seeing as I am attempting to do the STP (again) count me in! The weather in the Seattle area has been bad this winter. I have been working out mainly at my local gym but as soon as the weather (or March arrives) I hope to get some serious mileage in!
Sue
I'm in! And I have a grand total of 8 miles for 2007 - thanks to the 30 minutes I spent on the trainer yesterday before work. Hopefully, as the days get longer, I'll be able to get out on the road during the week as well as weekends. **fingers crossed**
OMIGAWD! I'm coming second... I put in a 25km ride on the way home today and BAM!!!
2007 - 2500 Bike Race (join this club)
All Over
2007 Miles Traveled:
48
50,000
13 club members, club admin: mrprudhom
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# Member Location Primary Club Primary Bike
sort by make or type 2007 miles
1 7point62 Santa Clari.., CA Santa Clarita Holy R.. Specialized hard.. 63
2 light_sabe_r Brisbane, Australia Team Estrogen Jamis Tangier 700.. 28
3 kle Phoenix, AZ 2007 - 2500 Bike Rac.. Trek Pilot 5.0 W.. 28
4 Goalstopper Racine, WI 2007 - 2500 Bike Rac.. Sun Bicycles EZ lwb .. 21
5 GLC1968 Greensboro, NC Team Estrogen Terry Isis road 17
6 mrprudhom premier member Racine, WI KR Bike Club GT Nomad 700c hyb.. 15
7 kelownagirl premier member Kelowna, BC Team Estrogen Giant OCR1 road 0
8 kerrybelle New Jersey Team Estrogen Kuota Kharma road 0
9 MSPD premier member Burnsville, MN 2007 - 2500 Bike Rac.. Specialized Roub.. 0
10 Sheesh Chicago, IL Team Estrogen Giant TCR Comp 3 roa.. 0
11 veekcee Arizona Team Estrogen Surly Long Haul .. 0
12 Started_At_320 California Clydesdales Marin Northside Tra.. 0
13 Saxophone Fort Worth, TX FWBA - Fort Worth Bi.. Dawes Lighting S.. 0
Join the 2007-2500 Bike Race Club at Bike Journal to be listed in the stats for the 2500-mile challenge.
I just noticed this club today--it was set up specifically for this challenge. It DOES look like TE is grandly represented so far, with 7 out of the 14 members being TE members. But I know there are more than 7 people who posted in this thread, so go to BJ and join the club, too. Your mileage gets listed under both clubs. It'll be fun to see how TE members are doing in the 2500-mile standings.
Joined the club, would never have noticed it otherwise. Total unfortunately still a big fat zero until this weekend.
OK. I guess I'm really in. Still no miles, but today I joined a gym. Tomorrow I'll start "sampling" their spin instructors ... on my way to the pub for the monthly gathering of "Yanks in Trondheim". Soon as I have some miles to log, I'll officially join the challenge.
I liked this.Quote:
Originally Posted by Geonz
If I average the same amount of km I've been commuting weekly since October I should need 35 weeks in 2007 to reach 4000 km.
And I'm really feeling the need for another bike. :cool:
You ladies are awesome. This will be a stretch for me but hey, TE needs more riders in here, right? I'm IN!!
mtbdarby, so are you dirtangel on BJ?
Yes, but I just requested they change it to mtbdarby so you guys know who I am. Time to dust off the trainer and figure out my computer, huh? If you get bored Mimi, just call me and we can lament indoor miles as we sweat away!
I wonder if they'd let me bring it into work so I can ride and work on my laptop at the same time??? Hmmmm, I need to think about that.......
Isn't January 8th Bring Your Trainer to Work Week?
oh cool, that's great. Yes, we could somehow set up a conference call
and all be on bike trainers. is that sick or what?
at least I am above ZERO miles now.
I'm still at ZERO miles for 2007....bike is STILL getting repaired. :mad: :( :mad: :( And here it is 55 degrees and sunny today!!! :mad: :mad: :mad:
Lisa, grab some one else's bike!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Lisa S.H.
if i had weather like that today, i might not be at work!
DH's bikes are way too big! :( Don't need any broken pubic bones, thanks. :eek:
I had to do some work jobs anyway today- they needed to get sent out to clients TODAY. Now it **should** be only 2 1/2 more hours until I pick up my fixed bike, but will be getting dark by then. Tomorrow...90%chance of rain.
Not much I can do. I walked 3 miles yesterday, maybe I'll go for another walk in a bit. :o
It's 66 degrees outside and I can't ride. I'm supposed to be at work, but a very nasty case of stomach flu has kept me in bed all day (102 temp). UGH! If I'm going to have to make up billable hours, it should at least be for something I enjoyed. WAHHHH!!!!!!
Hey, don't rub it in:p I plan on getting above zero tonight - I just joined today though, I've been thinking about for 1 or 2, lol.Quote:
Originally Posted by mimitabby
55 - 60? Yee-gads! I would love that. Calling for snow tomorrow and 30 somthing Saturday. I just some goggles for riding so I need to get the fenders on my mtb so I'm ready for Saturday.
I've joined the challenge as well.
Road Bike is currently in being serviced but should be able to pick it up early Saturday am to join the squad ride for 50kms or so on Saturday to make up for some lost time.
4000kms in a year = an average of around 80kms a week and I'd say some sexy looking cyclist calves :D
Can't wait to get started
I'm still at zero for the year as well. Looks like this will be the inspiration to get the trainer out. Our weekend forcast is for rain, rain and, yes, more rain! If the trails are wet, I usually have the option of getting on the road bike, but not if it's raining :mad:
What's worse, is I'm having a saddle sore/cyst removed on Wed. So, I'll be off the bike for at least a week or two. I could practice sprinting, right :o
Kerry
15 out of 34 contestants in this race are TE gals!
Hey, gals 2500 mi. sounds like a good goal for 2007. I wanted to make 2000 miles for 2006 and was about 200 miles from my goal when I wimped out from the brrrr factor. If I counted my indoor trainer miles I did make my goal. All that being said I think I'll have to count indoor milage this year, but hope to make 2500 mi. outdoor milage for the year. I'm looking forward to every mile as I sat in front of my computer wanting to be outside.:)
Layers! Layers!
and ... don't let the brrr factor convince you you'll be cold unless you try it. I'm amazed at how cold I am NOT. I also know some people *do* get cold... but a lot of people don't realize how warm you get yourself.
But the nice thing is that 2500 can be done without riding in the nasties, especially if you stay fit in between.
I don't know how you guys in a really cold climate do it. Yesterday I had (from bottom) wool undersweater, longsleeve warm jersey, fleece vest, 100% windproof/waterproof raincoat; balaclava, super warm gloves, tights, winter long bike pants, wool socks, shoes, and the shoe cover things sorry, it's 6am...Quote:
Originally Posted by Geonz
My feet were getting cold after 28 miles in 38-40 degree weather!
The problem where I live is the current run of rain and fog--started Friday, still on tap for today. I squeezed in 20 miles yesterday between rainclouds, but today I'm afraid it's back to indoor cycling. Rats!
On the other hand, I already notice that this 2500-mile challenge is keeping me motivated to get in at least SOME mileage each day. Hope I can keep up the momentum!
Ok ladies, once again you've inspired me. I signed up! I keep saying I need to start doing some road miles to keep me nice and fit for mountain biking, so now's my chance to finally do it. I logged in my measly mtb. miles from last week, hope to keep inspired!:D
Great job to everyone that's already posted great numbers!