14.5 miles!
08-12-14, 04:21 PM
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14.5 miles!
Not a huge number for a lot of people here. But my longest ride in several years. Legs felt strong all the out and back!
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I have often regretted not going when I could have!
I am grateful for the headwind that challenged me today!
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I have NEVER regretted going on a ride;
I have often regretted not going when I could have!
I am grateful for the headwind that challenged me today!
I am grateful for the tailwind that helped me go fast!
Clydesdales and Athenas Strava Club
https://www.strava.com/clubs/clydesda...bikeforums-net
08-12-14, 07:06 PM
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My best has been 14 miles on a very hot day last year. Had total knee replacement in March and my best so far this year has been 12 miles. I know I can do more it is just a mind issue. Keep up the miles.
08-12-14, 07:20 PM
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Great job! Keep it up. You will be churning the pavement for many more miles.
08-12-14, 08:47 PM
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That's awesome! I just did ten the other day, which was a 2 mile increase for me! Keep it up!
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08-12-14, 09:26 PM
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A lot for some is a warmup for others. IT DOESN'T MATTER!!!! Great job. Glad it felt so good. Can't wait to hear about your first 20!
08-12-14, 10:02 PM
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08-13-14, 05:07 AM
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Congrats, it's definitely an accomplishment.
I remember my first 16 mile ride. I was on a junk bike and it took me forever. I'm 1 year in since starting last year at the beginning of August. Now 15-20 is routine on the bike trails as I'm only looking for 1-1.5 hour exercise. I have nothing but rollercoaster hills so only 10 miles is typical on the road, but I've ridden up to 20 on the road (that's about 2-2.5 hours on the road for me.)
I don't ride longer distances than that often since I'm time limited most of the time. I do get some 20+ in now and then when my wife is off work on the weekends (this weekend I'm planning 36 miles at a trail I have been wanting to visit on a rare weekend off for Wifey.) It won't be long and you'll be riding your first 20, 25, 30 mile ride. If you're not time crunched like I am, the distances will probably get longer and longer. This cycling is addictive. I just found myself this year starting to ride longer distances but less often and my main goal is daily exercise, so I cut it back down since I don't want to leave the kids home alone all evening long.
Now if it would quit raining every evening....
I remember my first 16 mile ride. I was on a junk bike and it took me forever. I'm 1 year in since starting last year at the beginning of August. Now 15-20 is routine on the bike trails as I'm only looking for 1-1.5 hour exercise. I have nothing but rollercoaster hills so only 10 miles is typical on the road, but I've ridden up to 20 on the road (that's about 2-2.5 hours on the road for me.)
I don't ride longer distances than that often since I'm time limited most of the time. I do get some 20+ in now and then when my wife is off work on the weekends (this weekend I'm planning 36 miles at a trail I have been wanting to visit on a rare weekend off for Wifey.) It won't be long and you'll be riding your first 20, 25, 30 mile ride. If you're not time crunched like I am, the distances will probably get longer and longer. This cycling is addictive. I just found myself this year starting to ride longer distances but less often and my main goal is daily exercise, so I cut it back down since I don't want to leave the kids home alone all evening long.
Now if it would quit raining every evening....
08-13-14, 06:05 AM
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08-13-14, 07:26 AM
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Congrats, that is a nice accomplishment. Keep up the good work!! Don't forget to have fun!!
08-13-14, 09:44 AM
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Good job!
What matters are your goals and your miles and your legs.
I remember when that distance was my long ride. There's always someone faster or with more distance.
Rides hadn't gotten much longer than 15 miles for me when non-riding relatives started saying I was crazy. They still say it now on rides I consider "short". Funny how your perspective on what a long ride is changes.
What matters are your goals and your miles and your legs.
I remember when that distance was my long ride. There's always someone faster or with more distance.
Rides hadn't gotten much longer than 15 miles for me when non-riding relatives started saying I was crazy. They still say it now on rides I consider "short". Funny how your perspective on what a long ride is changes.
08-13-14, 09:49 AM
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Good milestone to break! Keep it up!
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08-13-14, 10:05 AM
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I remember my first 15 mile ride, it was a one way trip to the grocery store at the time, I kept thinking I would never make it. Now I do it at least twice a week and feel better and faster each time.
CONGRATS SammyJ!
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