March 2022 100+ Mile/km Thread
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03/01 - 52.0 miles
03/02 - 34.8 miles
03/03 - 36.5 miles
03/04 - 23.1 miles
03/05 - 33.0 miles
03/06 - 15.2 miles
03/07 - 10.2 miles
03/08 - 11.2 miles
03/09 - 22.6 miles
03/10 - 12.3 miles
03/11 - 9.1 miles
03/12 - 12.2 miles
03/13 - 8.1 miles
03/14 - 29.3 miles
03/15 - 17.6 miles
03/16 - 32.8 miles
MTD: 359.8 miles
GOAL: 700 miles
Just a couple of miles behind schedule.
03/02 - 34.8 miles
03/03 - 36.5 miles
03/04 - 23.1 miles
03/05 - 33.0 miles
03/06 - 15.2 miles
03/07 - 10.2 miles
03/08 - 11.2 miles
03/09 - 22.6 miles
03/10 - 12.3 miles
03/11 - 9.1 miles
03/12 - 12.2 miles
03/13 - 8.1 miles
03/14 - 29.3 miles
03/15 - 17.6 miles
03/16 - 32.8 miles
MTD: 359.8 miles
GOAL: 700 miles
Just a couple of miles behind schedule.
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03/01 - 52.0 miles
03/02 - 34.8 miles
03/03 - 36.5 miles
03/04 - 23.1 miles
03/05 - 33.0 miles
03/06 - 15.2 miles
03/07 - 10.2 miles
03/08 - 11.2 miles
03/09 - 22.6 miles
03/10 - 12.3 miles
03/11 - 9.1 miles
03/12 - 12.2 miles
03/13 - 8.1 miles
03/14 - 29.3 miles
03/15 - 17.6 miles
03/16 - 32.8 miles
03/17 - 32.9 miles
MTD: 392.7 miles
GOAL: 700 miles
Morning ride got me back on track for my monthly mileage goal.
03/02 - 34.8 miles
03/03 - 36.5 miles
03/04 - 23.1 miles
03/05 - 33.0 miles
03/06 - 15.2 miles
03/07 - 10.2 miles
03/08 - 11.2 miles
03/09 - 22.6 miles
03/10 - 12.3 miles
03/11 - 9.1 miles
03/12 - 12.2 miles
03/13 - 8.1 miles
03/14 - 29.3 miles
03/15 - 17.6 miles
03/16 - 32.8 miles
03/17 - 32.9 miles
MTD: 392.7 miles
GOAL: 700 miles
Morning ride got me back on track for my monthly mileage goal.
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My back went out again on March 5, knocking me off the bicycle for over two weeks. Until May of last year, I never understood the concept of a back "going out", but now unfortunately, I do. Backs can just seem to go south suddenly and for little apparent reason! ACK! I am seeing an ortho doctor, using a TENS unit for temporary pain relief and will be back in physical therapy once the ortho comes up with the plan. But I'm just thankful to be back on the bike at this point, even if I'm not getting the speed or the miles I wish for.
March Goal: 240 miles
March 1 - 20.3 miles
March 2 - 11.1 miles
March 3 - 11.8 miles
March 17 - 8.2 miles
March 18 - 9.3 miles
March to date: 60.7 miles
2022 total to date: 148.8 miles
2022 Goal: 2,200 miles
All my miles are outdoor miles on a 2011 Fuji Absolute 3 (unless otherwise noted) - my backup bike is a 1997 Trek 830.
March Goal: 240 miles
March 1 - 20.3 miles
March 2 - 11.1 miles
March 3 - 11.8 miles
March 17 - 8.2 miles
March 18 - 9.3 miles
March to date: 60.7 miles
2022 total to date: 148.8 miles
2022 Goal: 2,200 miles
All my miles are outdoor miles on a 2011 Fuji Absolute 3 (unless otherwise noted) - my backup bike is a 1997 Trek 830.
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March Goal: 240 miles ( not going to make it - ACK! )
March 1 - 20.3 miles
March 2 - 11.1 miles
March 3 - 11.8 miles
March 17 - 8.2 miles
March 18 - 9.3 miles
March 20 - 10.4 miles
March to date: 71.2 miles
2022 total to date: 159.2 miles
2022 Goal: 2,200 miles
All my miles are outdoor miles on a 2011 Fuji Absolute 3 (unless otherwise noted) - my backup bike is a 1997 Trek 830.
March 1 - 20.3 miles
March 2 - 11.1 miles
March 3 - 11.8 miles
March 17 - 8.2 miles
March 18 - 9.3 miles
March 20 - 10.4 miles
March to date: 71.2 miles
2022 total to date: 159.2 miles
2022 Goal: 2,200 miles
All my miles are outdoor miles on a 2011 Fuji Absolute 3 (unless otherwise noted) - my backup bike is a 1997 Trek 830.
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03/01 - 52.0 miles
03/02 - 34.8 miles
03/03 - 36.5 miles
03/04 - 23.1 miles
03/05 - 33.0 miles
03/06 - 15.2 miles
03/07 - 10.2 miles
03/08 - 11.2 miles
03/09 - 22.6 miles
03/10 - 12.3 miles
03/11 - 9.1 miles
03/12 - 12.2 miles
03/13 - 8.1 miles
03/14 - 29.3 miles
03/15 - 17.6 miles
03/16 - 32.8 miles
03/17 - 32.9 miles
03/18 - 8.6 miles
03/19 - 7.5 miles
03/20 - 13.0 miles
03/21 - 28.1 miles
MTD: 449.9 miles
GOAL: 700 miles
03/02 - 34.8 miles
03/03 - 36.5 miles
03/04 - 23.1 miles
03/05 - 33.0 miles
03/06 - 15.2 miles
03/07 - 10.2 miles
03/08 - 11.2 miles
03/09 - 22.6 miles
03/10 - 12.3 miles
03/11 - 9.1 miles
03/12 - 12.2 miles
03/13 - 8.1 miles
03/14 - 29.3 miles
03/15 - 17.6 miles
03/16 - 32.8 miles
03/17 - 32.9 miles
03/18 - 8.6 miles
03/19 - 7.5 miles
03/20 - 13.0 miles
03/21 - 28.1 miles
MTD: 449.9 miles
GOAL: 700 miles
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Goal: 150 miles
3/2: 15.6
3/11: 16.4
3/14: 16.4
3/15: 10.3
3/21: 16.3
MTD: 75.0
YTD: 252.5
First ride on my new bike tonight, a Trek FX Sport 4. Carbon fiber, can't believe how much lighter than my Mongoose. So nice to ride a new, modern bike. I was 5 minutes faster than my best time over my usual route. And the climbs were easier, even though I was more or less in the same gears.
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3/2: 15.6
3/11: 16.4
3/14: 16.4
3/15: 10.3
3/21: 16.3
MTD: 75.0
YTD: 252.5
First ride on my new bike tonight, a Trek FX Sport 4. Carbon fiber, can't believe how much lighter than my Mongoose. So nice to ride a new, modern bike. I was 5 minutes faster than my best time over my usual route. And the climbs were easier, even though I was more or less in the same gears.
Mark
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My back went out again on March 5, knocking me off the bicycle for over two weeks. Until May of last year, I never understood the concept of a back "going out", but now unfortunately, I do. Backs can just seem to go south suddenly and for little apparent reason! ACK! I am seeing an ortho doctor, using a TENS unit for temporary pain relief and will be back in physical therapy once the ortho comes up with the plan. But I'm just thankful to be back on the bike at this point, even if I'm not getting the speed or the miles I wish for.
Hope you get this squared away.
Mark
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Thanks for sharing your experiences and your kind thoughts.
I am seeing an ortho, but I am NOT considering back surgery. Fortunately the ortho hasn't mentioned surgery, but I've got several friends, family and former co-workers who've had back surgery, and none has really had good enough results to make me want to consider going that route.
I hope your back continues to do well. Physical therapy was really helping me for 8 or 9 months after the first episode I had, but eventually it started getting worse, even though I continued the PT exercises.
All the best,
Jay
I am seeing an ortho, but I am NOT considering back surgery. Fortunately the ortho hasn't mentioned surgery, but I've got several friends, family and former co-workers who've had back surgery, and none has really had good enough results to make me want to consider going that route.
I hope your back continues to do well. Physical therapy was really helping me for 8 or 9 months after the first episode I had, but eventually it started getting worse, even though I continued the PT exercises.
All the best,
Jay
I'm glad you are back riding. I've also started having back problems. Not often, but twice in the last 5 years my back has gone out from just bending down to pick up something like a piece of paper. Last time was in early February. At times I could barely walk. Set me back for a couple of weeks each time, although I was able to ride without much pain long before I was really right. Maybe because I don't have drop bars, I don't know. I'm going to try lower back strengthening exercises before I consider an ortho for now.
Hope you get this squared away.
Mark
Hope you get this squared away.
Mark
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March Goal: 240 miles ( not going to make it )
March 1 - 20.3 miles
March 2 - 11.1 miles
March 3 - 11.8 miles
March 17 - 8.2 miles
March 18 - 9.3 miles
March 20 - 10.4 miles
March 22 - 15.0 miles - beautiful day, great ride!
March to date: 86.2 miles
2022 total to date: 174.3 miles
2022 Goal: 2,200 miles
All my miles are outdoor miles on a 2011 Fuji Absolute 3 (unless otherwise noted) - my backup bike is a 1997 Trek 830.
March 1 - 20.3 miles
March 2 - 11.1 miles
March 3 - 11.8 miles
March 17 - 8.2 miles
March 18 - 9.3 miles
March 20 - 10.4 miles
March 22 - 15.0 miles - beautiful day, great ride!
March to date: 86.2 miles
2022 total to date: 174.3 miles
2022 Goal: 2,200 miles
All my miles are outdoor miles on a 2011 Fuji Absolute 3 (unless otherwise noted) - my backup bike is a 1997 Trek 830.
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March goal......300 miles
3-29. 10.49 miles
3-27. 16.63 miles
3-23. 10.02 miles
3-22. 12.74 miles
3-17. 35.80 miles
3-16. 13.95 miles
3-13. 16.54 miles
3-11. 14.40 miles
3-07. 39.82 miles
3-04. 13..53 miles
3-02. 13.00 miles
3-01. 11.29 miles
MDT. 208.21 miles
YTD. 706.49 miles
3-29. 10.49 miles
3-27. 16.63 miles
3-23. 10.02 miles
3-22. 12.74 miles
3-17. 35.80 miles
3-16. 13.95 miles
3-13. 16.54 miles
3-11. 14.40 miles
3-07. 39.82 miles
3-04. 13..53 miles
3-02. 13.00 miles
3-01. 11.29 miles
MDT. 208.21 miles
YTD. 706.49 miles
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Goal: 150 miles
3/2: 15.6
3/11: 16.4
3/14: 16.4
3/15: 10.3
3/21: 16.3
3/22: 16.4
MTD: 91.4
YTD: 268.9
Agree with you there, Jay. Just seems like surgery has to be a last resort, I also can't think of too many people I know where back surgery was totally successful, and it sometimes even makes things worse.
3/2: 15.6
3/11: 16.4
3/14: 16.4
3/15: 10.3
3/21: 16.3
3/22: 16.4
MTD: 91.4
YTD: 268.9
Agree with you there, Jay. Just seems like surgery has to be a last resort, I also can't think of too many people I know where back surgery was totally successful, and it sometimes even makes things worse.
Thanks for sharing your experiences and your kind thoughts.
I am seeing an ortho, but I am NOT considering back surgery. Fortunately the ortho hasn't mentioned surgery, but I've got several friends, family and former co-workers who've had back surgery, and none has really had good enough results to make me want to consider going that route.
I am seeing an ortho, but I am NOT considering back surgery. Fortunately the ortho hasn't mentioned surgery, but I've got several friends, family and former co-workers who've had back surgery, and none has really had good enough results to make me want to consider going that route.
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03/01 - 52.0 miles
03/02 - 34.8 miles
03/03 - 36.5 miles
03/04 - 23.1 miles
03/05 - 33.0 miles
03/06 - 15.2 miles
03/07 - 10.2 miles
03/08 - 11.2 miles
03/09 - 22.6 miles
03/10 - 12.3 miles
03/11 - 9.1 miles
03/12 - 12.2 miles
03/13 - 8.1 miles
03/14 - 29.3 miles
03/15 - 17.6 miles
03/16 - 32.8 miles
03/17 - 32.9 miles
03/18 - 8.6 miles
03/19 - 7.5 miles
03/20 - 13.0 miles
03/21 - 28.1 miles
03/22 - 9.2 miles
03/23 - 10.2 miles
MTD: 469.2 miles
GOAL: 700 miles
03/02 - 34.8 miles
03/03 - 36.5 miles
03/04 - 23.1 miles
03/05 - 33.0 miles
03/06 - 15.2 miles
03/07 - 10.2 miles
03/08 - 11.2 miles
03/09 - 22.6 miles
03/10 - 12.3 miles
03/11 - 9.1 miles
03/12 - 12.2 miles
03/13 - 8.1 miles
03/14 - 29.3 miles
03/15 - 17.6 miles
03/16 - 32.8 miles
03/17 - 32.9 miles
03/18 - 8.6 miles
03/19 - 7.5 miles
03/20 - 13.0 miles
03/21 - 28.1 miles
03/22 - 9.2 miles
03/23 - 10.2 miles
MTD: 469.2 miles
GOAL: 700 miles
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03/01 - 52.0 miles
03/02 - 34.8 miles
03/03 - 36.5 miles
03/04 - 23.1 miles
03/05 - 33.0 miles
03/06 - 15.2 miles
03/07 - 10.2 miles
03/08 - 11.2 miles
03/09 - 22.6 miles
03/10 - 12.3 miles
03/11 - 9.1 miles
03/12 - 12.2 miles
03/13 - 8.1 miles
03/14 - 29.3 miles
03/15 - 17.6 miles
03/16 - 32.8 miles
03/17 - 32.9 miles
03/18 - 8.6 miles
03/19 - 7.5 miles
03/20 - 13.0 miles
03/21 - 28.1 miles
03/22 - 9.2 miles
03/23 - 10.2 miles
03/24 - 11.9 miles
03/25 - 10.2 miles
MTD: 491.3 miles
GOAL: 700 miles
03/02 - 34.8 miles
03/03 - 36.5 miles
03/04 - 23.1 miles
03/05 - 33.0 miles
03/06 - 15.2 miles
03/07 - 10.2 miles
03/08 - 11.2 miles
03/09 - 22.6 miles
03/10 - 12.3 miles
03/11 - 9.1 miles
03/12 - 12.2 miles
03/13 - 8.1 miles
03/14 - 29.3 miles
03/15 - 17.6 miles
03/16 - 32.8 miles
03/17 - 32.9 miles
03/18 - 8.6 miles
03/19 - 7.5 miles
03/20 - 13.0 miles
03/21 - 28.1 miles
03/22 - 9.2 miles
03/23 - 10.2 miles
03/24 - 11.9 miles
03/25 - 10.2 miles
MTD: 491.3 miles
GOAL: 700 miles
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Goal: 150 miles
3/2: 15.6
3/11: 16.4
3/14: 16.4
3/15: 10.3
3/21: 16.3
3/22: 16.4
3/25: 16.3
MTD: 107.7
YTD: 285.2
Almost got run over by an Audi Q7 tonight. I was about halfway across a street in a crosswalk when he came up from behind me to make a left turn onto the road I was crossing. If he hadn't stopped a couple feet short of my front wheel I wouldn't have had a chance. The guy abandoned the turn and decided to keep going straight. Not sure how he didn't see me sooner. I thought about this, and I probably should have been extra cautious and looked back over my right shoulder just to be sure nobody was coming.
Also a first for me tonight - we live on a short but very steep hill. I always stop at the bottom and walk around a bit to regain my legs, then walk up. Tonight I rode up for the very first time. Not sure I'm going to do that again soon, it was pretty brutal. But I made it.
Mark
3/2: 15.6
3/11: 16.4
3/14: 16.4
3/15: 10.3
3/21: 16.3
3/22: 16.4
3/25: 16.3
MTD: 107.7
YTD: 285.2
Almost got run over by an Audi Q7 tonight. I was about halfway across a street in a crosswalk when he came up from behind me to make a left turn onto the road I was crossing. If he hadn't stopped a couple feet short of my front wheel I wouldn't have had a chance. The guy abandoned the turn and decided to keep going straight. Not sure how he didn't see me sooner. I thought about this, and I probably should have been extra cautious and looked back over my right shoulder just to be sure nobody was coming.
Also a first for me tonight - we live on a short but very steep hill. I always stop at the bottom and walk around a bit to regain my legs, then walk up. Tonight I rode up for the very first time. Not sure I'm going to do that again soon, it was pretty brutal. But I made it.
Mark
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Goal: 150 miles
3/2: 15.6
3/11: 16.4
3/14: 16.4
3/15: 10.3
3/21: 16.3
3/22: 16.4
3/25: 16.3
MTD: 107.7
YTD: 285.2
Almost got run over by an Audi Q7 tonight. I was about halfway across a street in a crosswalk when he came up from behind me to make a left turn onto the road I was crossing. If he hadn't stopped a couple feet short of my front wheel I wouldn't have had a chance. The guy abandoned the turn and decided to keep going straight. Not sure how he didn't see me sooner. I thought about this, and I probably should have been extra cautious and looked back over my right shoulder just to be sure nobody was coming.
Also a first for me tonight - we live on a short but very steep hill. I always stop at the bottom and walk around a bit to regain my legs, then walk up. Tonight I rode up for the very first time. Not sure I'm going to do that again soon, it was pretty brutal. But I made it.
Mark
3/2: 15.6
3/11: 16.4
3/14: 16.4
3/15: 10.3
3/21: 16.3
3/22: 16.4
3/25: 16.3
MTD: 107.7
YTD: 285.2
Almost got run over by an Audi Q7 tonight. I was about halfway across a street in a crosswalk when he came up from behind me to make a left turn onto the road I was crossing. If he hadn't stopped a couple feet short of my front wheel I wouldn't have had a chance. The guy abandoned the turn and decided to keep going straight. Not sure how he didn't see me sooner. I thought about this, and I probably should have been extra cautious and looked back over my right shoulder just to be sure nobody was coming.
Also a first for me tonight - we live on a short but very steep hill. I always stop at the bottom and walk around a bit to regain my legs, then walk up. Tonight I rode up for the very first time. Not sure I'm going to do that again soon, it was pretty brutal. But I made it.
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Hi folks !
It’s been awhile.
I’ve been having trouble getting back started riding this year , mainly because of knee pain .
Every time I ride , even just a couple of miles on my converted mountain bike or my Schwinn CrossCut my knees give me fits for several days .
Today I rode my Electra Cruiser 1 , single speed for a couple of miles . It has pedal forward geometry and is supposed to be easier on the knees. I had thought at one time switching frames was what caused my issue .
Feels ok for now .
BTW , I’ve been walking averaging over 10,000 steps a day for the last six months and that hasn’t hurt my knees . Crazy .
I miss riding , although since the doctor has me on a blood thinner, if it’s not over fifty degrees, it’s too cold for this old man to ride .
Hope to get back on a regular ride schedule soon !
It’s been awhile.
I’ve been having trouble getting back started riding this year , mainly because of knee pain .
Every time I ride , even just a couple of miles on my converted mountain bike or my Schwinn CrossCut my knees give me fits for several days .
Today I rode my Electra Cruiser 1 , single speed for a couple of miles . It has pedal forward geometry and is supposed to be easier on the knees. I had thought at one time switching frames was what caused my issue .
Feels ok for now .
BTW , I’ve been walking averaging over 10,000 steps a day for the last six months and that hasn’t hurt my knees . Crazy .
I miss riding , although since the doctor has me on a blood thinner, if it’s not over fifty degrees, it’s too cold for this old man to ride .
Hope to get back on a regular ride schedule soon !
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Hi folks !
It’s been awhile.
I’ve been having trouble getting back started riding this year , mainly because of knee pain .
Every time I ride , even just a couple of miles on my converted mountain bike or my Schwinn CrossCut my knees give me fits for several days .
Today I rode my Electra Cruiser 1 , single speed for a couple of miles . It has pedal forward geometry and is supposed to be easier on the knees. I had thought at one time switching frames was what caused my issue .
Feels ok for now .
BTW , I’ve been walking averaging over 10,000 steps a day for the last six months and that hasn’t hurt my knees . Crazy .
I miss riding , although since the doctor has me on a blood thinner, if it’s not over fifty degrees, it’s too cold for this old man to ride .
Hope to get back on a regular ride schedule soon !
It’s been awhile.
I’ve been having trouble getting back started riding this year , mainly because of knee pain .
Every time I ride , even just a couple of miles on my converted mountain bike or my Schwinn CrossCut my knees give me fits for several days .
Today I rode my Electra Cruiser 1 , single speed for a couple of miles . It has pedal forward geometry and is supposed to be easier on the knees. I had thought at one time switching frames was what caused my issue .
Feels ok for now .
BTW , I’ve been walking averaging over 10,000 steps a day for the last six months and that hasn’t hurt my knees . Crazy .
I miss riding , although since the doctor has me on a blood thinner, if it’s not over fifty degrees, it’s too cold for this old man to ride .
Hope to get back on a regular ride schedule soon !
Mark
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back from Texas Spring Break. Rode 143 Miles on 6 days on Trinity Trail System in Fort Worth then the River Walk Trail System in San Antonio. Jealous of all of you that have these extensive trail systems to vary your rides...
Total for the month up to 253, hope to get another 50 this week to make 300 for March.
Total for the month up to 253, hope to get another 50 this week to make 300 for March.
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Hi folks !
It’s been awhile.
I’ve been having trouble getting back started riding this year , mainly because of knee pain .
Every time I ride , even just a couple of miles on my converted mountain bike or my Schwinn CrossCut my knees give me fits for several days .
Today I rode my Electra Cruiser 1 , single speed for a couple of miles . It has pedal forward geometry and is supposed to be easier on the knees. I had thought at one time switching frames was what caused my issue .
Feels ok for now .
BTW , I’ve been walking averaging over 10,000 steps a day for the last six months and that hasn’t hurt my knees . Crazy .
I miss riding , although since the doctor has me on a blood thinner, if it’s not over fifty degrees, it’s too cold for this old man to ride .
Hope to get back on a regular ride schedule soon !
It’s been awhile.
I’ve been having trouble getting back started riding this year , mainly because of knee pain .
Every time I ride , even just a couple of miles on my converted mountain bike or my Schwinn CrossCut my knees give me fits for several days .
Today I rode my Electra Cruiser 1 , single speed for a couple of miles . It has pedal forward geometry and is supposed to be easier on the knees. I had thought at one time switching frames was what caused my issue .
Feels ok for now .
BTW , I’ve been walking averaging over 10,000 steps a day for the last six months and that hasn’t hurt my knees . Crazy .
I miss riding , although since the doctor has me on a blood thinner, if it’s not over fifty degrees, it’s too cold for this old man to ride .
Hope to get back on a regular ride schedule soon !
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#46
Senior Member
Goal: 1.2k miles (400 a week)
status: I don’t know like 400 or 500?
way off my target. Kind of embarrassing to be frank. Gotta lose 50lbs and I’ll still be over 200 lbs
status: I don’t know like 400 or 500?
way off my target. Kind of embarrassing to be frank. Gotta lose 50lbs and I’ll still be over 200 lbs
Last edited by LarrySellerz; 03-28-22 at 11:18 PM.
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#47
Full Member
Join Date: May 2021
Location: North Carolina
Posts: 377
Bikes: 2019 Trek FX2; 2011 Fuji Absolute 3.0; 1997 Trek 830 (converted to hybrid); 1992 Trek 800 Antelope
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March Goal: 240 miles ( not going to make it )
March 1 - 20.3 miles
March 2 - 11.1 miles
March 3 - 11.8 miles
March 17 - 8.2 miles
March 18 - 9.3 miles
March 20 - 10.4 miles
March 22 - 15.0 miles
March 25 - 14.5 miles
March to date: 100.7 miles
2022 total to date: 188.8 miles
2022 Goal: 2,200 miles
All my miles are outdoor miles on a 2011 Fuji Absolute 3 (unless otherwise noted) - my backup bike is a 1997 Trek 830.
March 1 - 20.3 miles
March 2 - 11.1 miles
March 3 - 11.8 miles
March 17 - 8.2 miles
March 18 - 9.3 miles
March 20 - 10.4 miles
March 22 - 15.0 miles
March 25 - 14.5 miles
March to date: 100.7 miles
2022 total to date: 188.8 miles
2022 Goal: 2,200 miles
All my miles are outdoor miles on a 2011 Fuji Absolute 3 (unless otherwise noted) - my backup bike is a 1997 Trek 830.
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#49
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Somewhere South
Posts: 1,703
Bikes: A couple old Schwinn Cross bikes , couple Specialized , a few Cruisers
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March
3-20 1.7
3-27 2.0
3-28 3.0
3-29 5.0
MTD 11.7
YTD 25.2
Got nine months left for the year .
My goal for the year is going to be 1000 miles .
Doing ok so far riding the pedal forward cruiser bike. Hopefully I can keep it up .
3-20 1.7
3-27 2.0
3-28 3.0
3-29 5.0
MTD 11.7
YTD 25.2
Got nine months left for the year .
My goal for the year is going to be 1000 miles .
Doing ok so far riding the pedal forward cruiser bike. Hopefully I can keep it up .
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#50
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Somewhere South
Posts: 1,703
Bikes: A couple old Schwinn Cross bikes , couple Specialized , a few Cruisers
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March
3-20 1.7
3-27 2.0
3-28 3.0
3-29 5.0
3-30 4.0
MTD 15.7
YTD 29.2
3-20 1.7
3-27 2.0
3-28 3.0
3-29 5.0
3-30 4.0
MTD 15.7
YTD 29.2
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