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Old 08-01-16, 07:56 PM
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August 2016 100+ mile thread

I'm surprised nobody has created one yet for this month. So here it is I suppose. I'm going for at least 1000 miles again. I'm not going to shoot for as many miles as I did last month but I'm going to set my stretch goal at 1200. We'll see how it goes.

8/1 - 43.15
8/2 - 41.15
8/3 - 11.11 & 29.44
8/4 - 40.49
8/5 - 46.34
8/6 - 21.34 & 33.36
8/7 - 36.46 & 28.37
8/8 - 44.25
8/9 - 43.37
8/10 - 13.78 & 33.35
8/11 - 45.59
8/12 - 45.39
8/13 - 38.56 & 26.33
8/14 - 39.48 & 27.19
8/15 - 45.62
8/16 - 45.15
8/17 - 16.58 & 31.23
8/18 - 43.31
8/19 - 47.24
8/20 - 39.17 & 32.24
8/21 - 45.19 & 20.18
8/22 - 43.39
8/23 - 44.33
8/24 - 17.12 & 31.25
8/25 - 45.36
8/26 - 46.16
8/27 - 38.47 & 30.61
8/28 - 67.16
8/29 - 14.16 & 30.64
8/30 - 15.12 & 31.38
8/31 - 12.54 & 33.63


MTD - 1555.73
YTD - 10747.26

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Old 08-01-16, 08:31 PM
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I hope to break 500 this month, haven't hit that number yet this yr so hope I get motivated
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Setting my goal at 200 miles this month. Just bought my first bike, a Giant Escape 3 hybrid, on July 1. We are definitely in the dog days of summer here in Texas.


8-/01.....8.0 miles
8/02...... 8.4 miles
8/03...... 11.1 miles
8/05...... 8.2 miles
8/06..... 4.1 miles
8/07...... 20.3 miles
8/08...... 8.3 miles
8/10...... 12.5 miles
8/11...... 10.6 miles
8/13...... 21.3 miles
8/14...... 10.5 miles
8/15...... 7.4 miles in the rain
8/16...... 13.8 miles in the rain
8/17...... 5.1 miles
8/19...... 15.2 miles
8/20...... 20.7 miles
8/21...... 13.2 miles
8/23...... 16.1 miles
8/24...... 14.3 miles
8/25...... 5.1 miles
8/27...... 26.1 miles
8/28...... .8 miles (lightening & rain out)
8/30...... 17.2 miles


MTD.... 279 miles
YTD..... 434 miles

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I'd like to hit 400 again this month - got an 80 miler planned for Friday and a double metric on August 20, so hopefully that will work out. That's half way at any rate.
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Originally Posted by TrojanHorse
I got an 80 miler planned for Friday and a double metric on August 20, so hopefully that will work out.
So you should be right at 225 for the month, then. #iknowyourways
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So you should be right at 225 for the month, then. #iknowyourways
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Reaching my goal of 300 in July made me smile. So let me add an additional 10% to make August's goal 330 miles.

8/01 -- 23.8
8/03 -- 53.5
8/04 -- 16.6

MTD: 93.9

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Old 08-02-16, 06:07 AM
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350 miles with a 400 mile stretch goal.

8/2 20.3
8/3 10.2
8/4 20.3
8/6 20.7
8/7 20.6
8/8 20.7
8/10 20.3
8/11 20.3
8/12 20.3
8/13 10.2
8/17 16.2
8/18 20.3
8/19 20.2
8/20 8.2 rained out
8/21 25.5
8/22 10.4
8/23 20.6
8/24 16.1
8/26 20.7
8/27 20.6 goal met, now on to the stretch
8/28 41.1 well that was quick.... stretch goal met (goal 400/actual 403.1)
8/30 26.0
8/31 20.6

MTD 450.5 miles

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Old 08-02-16, 07:52 AM
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I'm going to say 150 miles is the goal ... with a stretch of 200.
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I haven't been keeping track of my monthly mileage lately, but I'm in for 500 for August.
64 miles MTD.
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Between work (been averaging 95 hours a week since the holidays) and family obligations I feel like I haven't been on the bike very much this year. Going out on a limb and set a goal for 200 miles for August anyway.

Taking my daughter camping this weekend and plan on taking my hybrid, should make for a good start
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Well, after falling short going for 250 miles each of the last two months, I'll drop it down a little bit and shoot for 225 miles for August. So, having said that.....

August 02 = 10.21 miles.

MTD = 10.21 miles of (at least) 225 miles.

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Old 08-03-16, 05:17 AM
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I did 254 last month so will shoot for 300 this month.
Aug 2 - 33.4
YTD - 771.1
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Old 08-03-16, 07:16 AM
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I have never had a 100 mile month, so I'm going to shoot for that in August.
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Old 08-03-16, 09:47 AM
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August 02 = 10.21 miles.
August 03 = 13.17 miles.

MTD = 23.38 miles of (at least) 225 miles.

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'Bout 26.75 through this morning's commute. Planning for at least 100 this weekend.
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Well it's August in Florida which is the perfect time for outdoor activities. About 250 miles of club rides scheduled, hopefully I can match that in commute miles. Have an organized century planned for September and if it's windy, the group will be looking at me for blocker duty.
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June and July I did 500 miles each month. This month will be much less because I coach my son's football team 4 nights a week. I'm setting a goal of 200 miles.

8/3 15 miles.


MTD 15 miles
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Just started a new job yesterday. Yippee, sort of. Was either work a few more years (more money for toys) or retire (more time to ride). Took the job since I need a few more toys before I hang it up for good.

Goal for the month 750 miles and one endurance mountain bike race.

Two days of commuting for 46 miles MTD.
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August Goal - 150 miles, downgraded since I'll be returning to teaching after a part-time summer schedule. I'll still try to push it too at least 200 if possible.

8/3 — 20.5
8/5 — 34.5
8/6 — 28.7
8/8 — 10.9
8/11 — 15.3
8/14 — 10.3
8/14 — 6.4
8/16 — 19.0
8/20 — 31.0
8/26 — 41.0
8/28 — 37.7
8/30 — 12.7

MTD — 239.3

8/30 — Got up early for a quick ride before leaving for work. It was dark. I have lights so others can see me, but I need brighter lights so I can better see where I'm going.

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July - 176 miles | August Goal - 200 Miles



8/3 - 12.66
8/6 - 25.11
8/7 - 15.64
8/8 - 7.02
8/10 - 15.46
8/13 - 2.46
8/14 - 31.93
8/16 - 11.55
8/17 - 12.47
8/20 - 21.21
8/21 - 20.95
8/27 - 21.51
8/28 - 27.24

MTD - 225.20
To Goal - 0, Success!

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Old 08-04-16, 08:11 AM
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August 02 = 10.21 miles.
August 03 = 13.17 miles.
August 04 = 15.68 miles.

MTD = 39.06 miles of (at least) 225 miles.

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Going for 200 again this month. I need to make biking a priority. The Tour de Tonka is this Saturday so hopefully I can add 50 miles to that total right away.

Aug 3- 20

MTD-20 of 200
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Old 08-05-16, 09:39 PM
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Commuted today on my cross bike for a little change. Fun to cruise on the dirt and gravel for the 25 mile ride home.

MTD 108 miles.
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August 02 = 10.21 miles.
August 03 = 13.17 miles.
August 04 = 15.68 miles.
August 06 = 13.10 miles.

MTD = 52.16 miles of (at least) 225 miles.

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