Total Miles for September - woo hoo!

[Jiffer]

I have 518.98 miles from September 1 through September 12.

I hate you.

Okay, not really!

[Jiffer]

Average Speed (mph) 19.03

I think I hate you more than Misandel.

Wait ... No ... I think you INSPIRE me. Yes! I, too, will average 19 mph for an entire month of riding. Oh, I'm so excited!!! Only 4 mph average more to go!!!

[makbike]

A low month for me but life is so very good so I can't complain. I strained my hamstring so I've cut back my riding time in hopes that it will heal quickly. I would like to ride 4 centuries this month to make my total for the year 30.

Add to the early sunset times and this thing call work. When I do ride distances are half what there were - gone are the longer rides Monday - Friday.

So I ended the month of Sept with just 539 miles. This is sad compared to August, July and June when I broke the 1000 mile mark each month. Time to accept the fact summer is gone and I'm no loner a Biker Bum!

[7rider]

"Just" 539 miles! HA! Still...well done, MakBike. I think that will still keep you near the top of the list on BiJo for Team TE.

I got 366 for September. A bit shy of my goal of 400, but still I'm ahead of my goals for '08. I also spent more time off the bike - for me an ITB issue has slowed me down. My goal is 300 for October, but b/t a Century on Saturday (if I finish it) and a 5-day bike vacation, I think I should do okay.

[Aggie_Ama]

I had a lofty goal for this year but then I discovered mountain biking and rediscovered the simple joys of running. The mountain biking I am not good enough yet for it to be much more than 10 at a time. But dang I am happy with it all! Plus who wants to ride when we had over 50 days the temperature went over 100, it was the summer of hell or in hell that continued well into September.

October won't be great either since DH is racing (out of town one weekend), I have a huge landscaping project I am starting and we are going out of town another weekend. I might ride the weekend of the 25th and commute 1-2 a week.

[arielmoon]

A low month for me but life is so very good so I can't complain. I strained my hamstring so I've cut back my riding time in hopes that it will heal quickly. I would like to ride 4 centuries this month to make my total for the year 30.

Add to the early sunset times and this thing call work. When I do ride distances are half what there were - gone are the longer rides Monday - Friday.

So I ended the month of Sept with just 539 miles. This is sad compared to August, July and June when I broke the 1000 mile mark each month. Time to accept the fact summer is gone and I'm no loner a Biker Bum!

Wow! you inspire me!!

[Mr. SR500]

I had a good month with 538 miles, but arielmoon holding a 19 mph average for 400+ miles is awesome. Our group rides can be fast, but after stopping to regroup, going thru town, etc... I usually have a faster average solo, but not close to 19.

[Fredwina]

614 miles with an average of 13.2 (and 16,823 feet of elevation gain)

[Veronica]

Wait ... No ... I think you INSPIRE me. Yes! I, too, will average 19 mph for an entire month of riding. Oh, I'm so excited!!! Only 4 mph average more to go!!!

I think a lot depends on where and how you ride.

I can average over 22 on a flat 11 mile course in a triathlon. That's without any drafting.

Or I can average around 13 mph on a 200K with over 7,000 feet of climbing and again no drafting since I'm usually by myself.

Be inspired! But ride your own ride.


My September miles - 4 commutes @ 4.2 miles
1 failed 200K attempt @ 107 miles
1 completed 200 K @ 124 miles
1 triathlon @ 11 miles

Total - 258.8 miles with 14,000 feet of climbing.

I'm doing more running now than riding.

Veronica

[Misandal]

Good point, Veronica!

My average speed for September was only 13.9mph but my elevation gain was 51,776'.

[arielmoon]

Yes, very good point!

I ride rolling hills nothing like the mountains some of you gals tackle!

[wildhawk]

Geez! And I thought I was doing good to get 197 miles in one month. I guess you all put me in my place and kicked my butt!

Good job everyone. I feel humbled.

[Misandal]

Wildhawk, compare yourself only to yourself. You have made advances in your own cycling and you should be proud. Keep moving forward, girlfriend!

[wildhawk]

Thank you Misandal - that encourages me and means a lot. I know that I have a long way to go and being an overweight (70 lbs.) rider with heart stents, I have to keep working hard to regain my health. I am truly in awe of all of you however - I hope that next year I will be in the 400+ miles per month category!

[Aggie_Ama]

Geez! And I thought I was doing good to get 197 miles in one month. I guess you all put me in my place and kicked my butt!

Good job everyone. I feel humbled.

You shouldn't compare to others. Is 197 your best? Did you feel good about yourself? Did you have a great time? Good, you win for you! Some people a 10 miler is a warm up, some it is a personal best.

You did awesome and you did it with enthusiam I haven't had for the road lately. I feel humbled by you because you have this gleeful joy when you describe every ride. That is something some of us old timers need to hear. And all us who did more than 197 can remember our days of 197 being a milestone.


ETA- Wow you are riding after heart stents? I am always inspired by those who take control after learning their health needs to be improved! My Pawpaw did the opposite and left us too soon with a massive heart attack. I wish he had walked, got a bike, did anything that might have bought him one more week, month, year. Be very proud of yourself and every one of those miles.