The 2012 500 mile a month challenge
01-03-12, 08:23 AM
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The 2012 500 mile a month challenge
I’m going to try to ride 500 miles/month during 2012. Anyone else?
I've done 500 mile/month off-&-on for four years, and I've lost 50 pounds since 2007. Life can get in the way, but it's a realistic goal to strive for. The benifits of 100 to 150 miles a week of cycling are fantastic.
Anyone can report any result. Normally, participants will post accumulated miles once or twice as the month progresses, and will then provide a month end total.
It not necessary to meet the 500 mile goal either. If you’re tracking your accumulative totals and would like to build-up to 500 miles/month feel free to participate.
It’s all about fitness and motivation as a Clyde or Athena.
I've done 500 mile/month off-&-on for four years, and I've lost 50 pounds since 2007. Life can get in the way, but it's a realistic goal to strive for. The benifits of 100 to 150 miles a week of cycling are fantastic.
Anyone can report any result. Normally, participants will post accumulated miles once or twice as the month progresses, and will then provide a month end total.
It not necessary to meet the 500 mile goal either. If you’re tracking your accumulative totals and would like to build-up to 500 miles/month feel free to participate.
It’s all about fitness and motivation as a Clyde or Athena.
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When I ride my bike I feel free and happy and strong. I'm liberated from the usual nonsense of day to day life. Solid, dependable, silent, my bike is my horse, my fighter jet, my island, my friend. Together we will conquer that hill and thereafter the world.
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01-03-12, 08:49 AM
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I'm in but with snow on the ground it's going to make it tough. I don't see me making 500 mi/month until March at best when the clocks go forward.
01-03-12, 09:05 AM
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Yes, I'm also in the snow-belt and will ride <400 miles/month until March. It's OK to include indoor miles as far as that is concerned.
Some of our sun-belt C/E cyclists will bring in a 500 month during winter.
Some of our sun-belt C/E cyclists will bring in a 500 month during winter.
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When I ride my bike I feel free and happy and strong. I'm liberated from the usual nonsense of day to day life. Solid, dependable, silent, my bike is my horse, my fighter jet, my island, my friend. Together we will conquer that hill and thereafter the world.
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01-03-12, 05:14 PM
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Sure, why not? I'll commit to this.
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Edited at end of month:
Jan 31 - total for end of month - 525 miles over 17 days
Far, far less than I had actually planned.
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Edited at end of month:
Jan 31 - total for end of month - 525 miles over 17 days
Far, far less than I had actually planned.
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01-03-12, 06:16 PM
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I desire to reach this goal and yet I am hesitant that non-cycling obligations will interfere. However, after doing a Metric Century yesterday I am already at 97 miles for the month.
I commit to come as close to 500 miles a month this year as possible barring any unforeseen hindrances. In order to achieve this, I hope to commute 3 days a week whenever possible. That will give me 120 miles a week. On the weeks that I can't/don't commute 3 days, then I will endeavor to make up the mileage on the weekend.
I commit to come as close to 500 miles a month this year as possible barring any unforeseen hindrances. In order to achieve this, I hope to commute 3 days a week whenever possible. That will give me 120 miles a week. On the weeks that I can't/don't commute 3 days, then I will endeavor to make up the mileage on the weekend.
01-03-12, 07:00 PM
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Where I have no doubt that I will be making some 500 mile months in warmer weather, I certainly wouldn't commit to such a lofty goal this early in my cycling hobby. I really look up to those of you with the confidence to announce such an intent for the entire year. Kudos!
And Daniel, you are a BEAST.
And Daniel, you are a BEAST.
01-03-12, 07:38 PM
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I don't think I'm going to be able to do it for January, February, or December.
But I will definitely be shooting for 500 in each of March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November.
Additionally I'd like to complete at least 1 century during each of those months.
But I will definitely be shooting for 500 in each of March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November.
Additionally I'd like to complete at least 1 century during each of those months.
01-03-12, 07:42 PM
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Rawr!
I pray that the joy of cycling will continue for many years in my life and that I can share that joy with others.
I pray that the joy of cycling will continue for many years in my life and that I can share that joy with others.
01-28-12, 04:02 PM
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I should have 300 miles in January completed. I'm planning on 35 to 55 miles tomorrow and 20 on Monday and/or Tuesday.
Todays ride looked like this;
Todays ride looked like this;
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01-28-12, 06:00 PM
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As of today:
542.9 miles
27,979 feet of elevation gain
36 hours and 28 minutes total ride time.
While I am hovering just above 200lbs it has been a great month on the bike. This month I have completed my first Century. This past Friday I achieved my best ever times commuting. On Friday morning I averaged 17.8mph on my 21 mile commute in to work and on Friday afternoon I averaged 17.2mph coming home.
I am looking forward to February and hope to commute at least 3 days a week or possibly more and meet the goal of 500 miles for February. I already have a Century planned for February 4th on the Silver Comet and a Metric planned on the 25th in Cochran, GA. The Metric will be my first group ride and I am excited about that as well.
542.9 miles
27,979 feet of elevation gain
36 hours and 28 minutes total ride time.
While I am hovering just above 200lbs it has been a great month on the bike. This month I have completed my first Century. This past Friday I achieved my best ever times commuting. On Friday morning I averaged 17.8mph on my 21 mile commute in to work and on Friday afternoon I averaged 17.2mph coming home.
I am looking forward to February and hope to commute at least 3 days a week or possibly more and meet the goal of 500 miles for February. I already have a Century planned for February 4th on the Silver Comet and a Metric planned on the 25th in Cochran, GA. The Metric will be my first group ride and I am excited about that as well.
01-28-12, 06:14 PM
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As of today:
542.9 miles
27,979 feet of elevation gain
36 hours and 28 minutes total ride time.
While I am hovering just above 200lbs it has been a great month on the bike. This month I have completed my first Century. This past Friday I achieved my best ever times commuting. On Friday morning I averaged 17.8mph on my 21 mile commute in to work and on Friday afternoon I averaged 17.2mph coming home.
I am looking forward to February and hope to commute at least 3 days a week or possibly more and meet the goal of 500 miles for February. I already have a Century planned for February 4th on the Silver Comet and a Metric planned on the 25th in Cochran, GA. The Metric will be my first group ride and I am excited about that as well.
542.9 miles
27,979 feet of elevation gain
36 hours and 28 minutes total ride time.
While I am hovering just above 200lbs it has been a great month on the bike. This month I have completed my first Century. This past Friday I achieved my best ever times commuting. On Friday morning I averaged 17.8mph on my 21 mile commute in to work and on Friday afternoon I averaged 17.2mph coming home.
I am looking forward to February and hope to commute at least 3 days a week or possibly more and meet the goal of 500 miles for February. I already have a Century planned for February 4th on the Silver Comet and a Metric planned on the 25th in Cochran, GA. The Metric will be my first group ride and I am excited about that as well.
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When I ride my bike I feel free and happy and strong. I'm liberated from the usual nonsense of day to day life. Solid, dependable, silent, my bike is my horse, my fighter jet, my island, my friend. Together we will conquer that hill and thereafter the world.
When I ride my bike I feel free and happy and strong. I'm liberated from the usual nonsense of day to day life. Solid, dependable, silent, my bike is my horse, my fighter jet, my island, my friend. Together we will conquer that hill and thereafter the world.
02-01-12, 03:04 PM
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I ended up at 241. The weather has been much better than normal, but the last two weekends saw fresh snow and frigid weather. I'm hoping for 300+ miles in February.
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When I ride my bike I feel free and happy and strong. I'm liberated from the usual nonsense of day to day life. Solid, dependable, silent, my bike is my horse, my fighter jet, my island, my friend. Together we will conquer that hill and thereafter the world.
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02-01-12, 06:35 PM
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667 miles for January, could have been better but my bike was at the powder coater for 7 days.
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I like this. I am in. I only wish I saw this in the begining of January. Around NJ, we've had some fairly decent days where I could have added a few miles in for Jan. sadly, I have a big "0" for the month. I will make up for that when the weather gets warmer and by the end of the year, I want a 500 mile a month average. A nice easy to track goal. Ride On!!
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Jan 225.90
Feb 271.36
Total = 497.26 mi
Avg = 248.63 mi
Daylight savings time only days away...
Feb 271.36
Total = 497.26 mi
Avg = 248.63 mi
Daylight savings time only days away...
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631 miles in Feb. Only had 14 riding days in Feb., very low for me.
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I would like to join too
I am trying to cycle 20 mi everyday.
Although I quit smoking, bought me a bike and started cycling, like mid-february, (see the full story here) I did 217 miles in Feb
Today (1st day of March) I did my 21 miles
Lets see if I can do 500 in a month.
Good challenge
I am trying to cycle 20 mi everyday.
Although I quit smoking, bought me a bike and started cycling, like mid-february, (see the full story here) I did 217 miles in Feb
Today (1st day of March) I did my 21 miles
Lets see if I can do 500 in a month.
Good challenge
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Submitting mid month report.
I did 291 miles including today (3/16)
I think I am on the track to 500 miles by the end of this month
I did 291 miles including today (3/16)
I think I am on the track to 500 miles by the end of this month
03-16-12, 06:58 PM
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I'm in as I have just over 300 so far this month. I will try to get 500+ in each and every month, for as long as I can.
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Jan 225.90
Feb 271.36
Mar 434.59
Total = 931.85 mi
Avg = 310.62 mi
Should be able to pick up now that allergies and cold are gone.
Feb 271.36
Mar 434.59
Total = 931.85 mi
Avg = 310.62 mi
Should be able to pick up now that allergies and cold are gone.
07-30-12, 09:14 AM
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I finally went over 500 miles for the first time this year in July.
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07-30-12, 10:59 AM
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I didn’t even know about this challenge, but when I bought myself a “new” used bike at the beginning of the month, that was my goal. As of right now, I’m at 478.04. My ride home after work will put me at approximately 482.5. I have a 16 mile ride planned for tomorrow morning, and my ride into work will put me over the top. I’ve been away from biking for quite a few years, and am really enjoying my time back in the saddle. I’m on my bike between 5:30 and 6:00 just about every morning, and I ride anywhere between 15 and 25 miles. I plan on keeping at it until the New England weather forces me indoors. Hope everyone had fun, and remember to share the road. Let’s not give cycling a black eye.
07-30-12, 02:54 PM
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0112 - 584.8
0212 - 337.49 (Hit by Dog, Concussion, Separated Shoulder)
0312 - 772.33
0412 - 748.46
0512 - 864.15
0612 - 913.47
0712 - 1054.82+the commute home tonight (21 miles).
Will be backing down slightly for the remainder of the year. I hate missing 500 miles in February but I am still trying to average 500 miles a month and stay under Clyde status.
0212 - 337.49 (Hit by Dog, Concussion, Separated Shoulder)
0312 - 772.33
0412 - 748.46
0512 - 864.15
0612 - 913.47
0712 - 1054.82+the commute home tonight (21 miles).
Will be backing down slightly for the remainder of the year. I hate missing 500 miles in February but I am still trying to average 500 miles a month and stay under Clyde status.