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June 100+ miles/kilometers thread ... headlong into summer!

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Old 06-07-18, 06:44 AM
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70.14 miles
Down 2 lbs to 265.
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6/1 - 37 miles
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I finally rode my bike, yay 19 miles of 400
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June total: 48.0 miles

Total since June 28, 2017: 1618 miles

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Nice, I can post pics now.
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115 miles so far.
This mornings ride was an experience. Picked up a tiny piece of wire and had to swap a tube and then my FD decided that I didn't need the big ring.
Got to get the bike in the stand before tomorrows commute and see if I can sort out the FD issue.
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Originally Posted by jsigone
I finally rode my bike, yay 19 miles of 400
Hooray! Double BWR for catchup?

I escaped the land of the mouse where I was stuck for work, but it took 27 hours to get back, so I'm down on miles and effort as well. (OTOH, I'm promised there'll be a roadbike, not a mountain bike on slicks this month...)

MTD: 122 miles n(out of 300), 7,474' (out of 20,000')

Two more solid weeks on the road for work and no bicycle.
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6/1 - 7.2 miles
6/2 - 14.5 miles
6/3 - 14.1 miles
6/8 - 12.2 miles
6/10 - 16.2 miles

June total: 64.2 miles

Total since June 28, 2017: 1634 miles (corrected)

Goal for year (by June 27) - 1750 miles

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Old 06-11-18, 05:44 AM
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6/11 - 18.5 miles

June total: 82.7 miles

Total since June 28, 2017: 1652 miles

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June 03 = 15.54 miles.
June 05 = 17.89 miles.
June 06 = 20.26 miles.
June 07 = 11.88 miles.
June 09 = 15.04 miles.
June 10 = 10.14 miles..
June 11 = 23.91 miles.

MTD = 114.66 miles of (at least) 250 miles.




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Old 06-12-18, 07:02 AM
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6/1 24.77 miles (Killer Elite - 2017 Specialized Roubaix SL4) - Zwift - Primal Europe Friday Criterium C + warm up (Watopia)
6/3 10.82 miles (Killer Elite) - Zwift - WBR 1 Lap Flat Race + warm up (Watopia)
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6/9 18.67 miles (Killer Elite) New Wheelset Boogie (New Hunt wheels for road bike)
6/11 40.25 miles (Killer Elite) Monday Ride (Parts 1 and 2)



MTD: 185.3 of 500
YTD: 2,421.2 of 3000 (will revise)
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70.14 miles
Down 2 lbs to 265.
Go man go....
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Originally Posted by kevlar_heart
Go man go....
Thanks for the encouragement!

Up to 135 miles now.
Haven't jumped on the scale in a few days but I'm feeling good.
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Redeemed myself a bit for not going out in wind last week.
Looking for input: I always ride alone and don't know what's normal for others. Are these good times and speeds? I'm 6'-3" and currently about 235 lb.

06/01: 25.28 mi @ 13.9 mph, 01:49
06/05: 33.87 mi @ 14.5 mph, 02:20
06/06: 25.33 mi @ 14.6 mph, 01:44
06/07: 42.09 mi @ 14.7 mph, 02:51
06/08: 25.77 mi @ 14.2 mph, 01:48
06/11: 21.25 mi @ 14.8 mph, 01:26
06/12: 50.17 mi @ 15.4 mph, 03:14
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Originally Posted by Junkbeast
Redeemed myself a bit for not going out in wind last week.
Looking for input: I always ride alone and don't know what's normal for others. Are these good times and speeds? I'm 6'-3" and currently about 235 lb.

06/01: 25.28 mi @ 13.9 mph, 01:49
06/05: 33.87 mi @ 14.5 mph, 02:20
06/06: 25.33 mi @ 14.6 mph, 01:44
06/07: 42.09 mi @ 14.7 mph, 02:51
06/08: 25.77 mi @ 14.2 mph, 01:48
06/11: 21.25 mi @ 14.8 mph, 01:26
06/12: 50.17 mi @ 15.4 mph, 03:14
I ride alone as well, so I get where you are coming from. I would love those average speeds at those distances. My 16.99 mile morning ride before work today was the first time I averaged above 15 at 15.96mph. This was on practically flat ground on my heavy bike with only 4mph winds. I'd say you're doing great.

I ride for me, I only race my own previous times and distances and that only when I'm feeling my best. Otherwise I'm just enjoying the great feeling I get from the ride.
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6/1 - 7.2 miles
6/2 - 14.5 miles
6/3 - 14.1 miles
6/8 - 12.2 miles
6/10 - 16.2 miles
6/11 - 18.5 miles
6/13 - 15.3 miles


June total: 98.0 miles

Total since June 28, 2017: 1668 miles

Goal for year (by June 27) - 1750 miles
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trying to find a rhythm and balance between bikes and running. I don't know how Tri peeps do it....

MTD is still behind but whatever, its summertime fun. I hope to get my Century a month challenge completed this Saturday
  • 91.2mi
  • 6h 46m
  • 3,899ft
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