Farthest you've ever cycled in a DAY?
10-14-05, 04:58 PM
#2
Mad bike riding scientist
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Denver, CO
Posts: 27,514
Bikes: Some silver ones, a red one, a black and orange one, and a few titanium ones
Liked 4,340 Times
in
2,435 Posts
I got to get in here and list the 125 miles I did before Machka comes in and embarrasses us all 
__________________
Stuart Black
Plan Epsilon Around Lake Michigan in the era of Covid
Old School…When It Wasn’t Ancient bikepacking
Gold Fever Three days of dirt in Colorado
Pokin' around the Poconos A cold ride around Lake Erie
Dinosaurs in Colorado A mountain bike guide to the Purgatory Canyon dinosaur trackway
Solo Without Pie. The search for pie in the Midwest.
Picking the Scablands. Washington and Oregon, 2005. Pie and spiders on the Columbia River!
Stuart Black
Plan Epsilon Around Lake Michigan in the era of Covid
Old School…When It Wasn’t Ancient bikepacking
Gold Fever Three days of dirt in Colorado
Pokin' around the Poconos A cold ride around Lake Erie
Dinosaurs in Colorado A mountain bike guide to the Purgatory Canyon dinosaur trackway
Solo Without Pie. The search for pie in the Midwest.
Picking the Scablands. Washington and Oregon, 2005. Pie and spiders on the Columbia River!
10-14-05, 05:15 PM
#5
2-Cyl, 1/2 HP @ 90 RPM
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: NYC
Posts: 15,762
Bikes: 04' Specialized Hardrock Sport, 03' Giant OCR2 (SOLD!), 04' Litespeed Firenze, 04' Giant OCR Touring, 07' Specialized Langster Comp
Likes: 0
Liked 4 Times
in
4 Posts
160 someodd but I'm aiming for 320 next may.
10-14-05, 05:37 PM
#6
In Real Life
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Down under down under
Posts: 52,152
Bikes: Lots
Liked 599 Times
in
331 Posts
Sorry, cyccommute, I'm here now.
The most I've ever cycled in a day (meaning a 24-hour period of time) is 442 kms = 275 miles. Not that much, really, considering all the people who can do 400+ miles.
Check the results for these events:
https://www.n24hc.org/event.html
https://www.ultracycling.com/results/iowa2005.html
The most I've ever cycled in a day (meaning a 24-hour period of time) is 442 kms = 275 miles. Not that much, really, considering all the people who can do 400+ miles.
Check the results for these events:
https://www.n24hc.org/event.html
https://www.ultracycling.com/results/iowa2005.html
__________________
Rowan
My fave photo threads on BF
Century A Month Facebook Group
Machka's Website
Photo Gallery
Rowan
My fave photo threads on BF
Century A Month Facebook Group
Machka's Website
Photo Gallery
10-14-05, 06:29 PM
#7
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Glendora, CA USA
Posts: 364
Bikes: Easy Racers EZ-1 and Lightning Thunderbolt Recumbent Bikes
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Originally Posted by macintheus
102 miles for me. Averaged about 15mph.
Mac
Mac
I did this on an Easy Racer's SUN EZ-1 recumbent
only two months and two weeks to the day after
having broke my hip in the 2002 Acura Bike Ride
which preceeds the LA MARATHON.
Needless to say I am not an athelete, but
I have perserverence. :O)
Ned Goudy
Glendora, CA USA
10-14-05, 06:48 PM
#9
In Real Life
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Down under down under
Posts: 52,152
Bikes: Lots
Liked 599 Times
in
331 Posts
Originally Posted by operator
442km.. wtf.
__________________
Rowan
My fave photo threads on BF
Century A Month Facebook Group
Machka's Website
Photo Gallery
Rowan
My fave photo threads on BF
Century A Month Facebook Group
Machka's Website
Photo Gallery
10-14-05, 07:00 PM
#10
Conquer Cancer rider
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Toronto
Posts: 6,039
Bikes: Fun bike, city bike, Bike Friday, Brompton (also fun bikes)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Matchka, that is extraordinary. I read your page, and I bow down before you, I am amazed, baffled and flabergasted. I felt that I nearly died doing one Rockies pass a while back (Going to the Sun highway) because it was so cold going up (snow) and going down (not pedaling) and you did pass after pass after pass.
Congratulations.
Oh yes, and my longest day is something like 72 miles. Maybe I will do an imperial century one day.
Congratulations.
Oh yes, and my longest day is something like 72 miles. Maybe I will do an imperial century one day.
__________________
Zero gallons to the mile
Zero gallons to the mile
10-14-05, 07:12 PM
#11
In Real Life
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Down under down under
Posts: 52,152
Bikes: Lots
Liked 599 Times
in
331 Posts
Originally Posted by Boudicca
Matchka, that is extraordinary. I read your page, and I bow down before you, I am amazed, baffled and flabergasted. I felt that I nearly died doing one Rockies pass a while back (Going to the Sun highway) because it was so cold going up (snow) and going down (not pedaling) and you did pass after pass after pass.
Congratulations.
Oh yes, and my longest day is something like 72 miles. Maybe I will do an imperial century one day.
Congratulations.
Oh yes, and my longest day is something like 72 miles. Maybe I will do an imperial century one day.
Thanks.
That was my first of four (so far) 1200K events. The rest of my website tells the story of the PBP (2003) and Great Southern (2004): https://www.machka.net/ but I haven't got the Last Chance (2005) up there yet. I enjoy the long distance stuff!
__________________
Rowan
My fave photo threads on BF
Century A Month Facebook Group
Machka's Website
Photo Gallery
Rowan
My fave photo threads on BF
Century A Month Facebook Group
Machka's Website
Photo Gallery
10-14-05, 07:16 PM
#12
On my TARDIScycle!
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Eastside Seattlite Termite Mound
Posts: 3,925
Bikes: Trek 520, Trek Navigator 300, Peugeot Versailles PE10DE
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
10-14-05, 07:27 PM
#14
Software for Cyclists
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Redding, California
Posts: 4,618
Bikes: Trek 5200, Specialized MTB
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
129 miles, with 16,000 feet of climbing, in last July's Markleeville Death Ride (https://www.deathride.com).
10-14-05, 08:26 PM
#15
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2004
Posts: 228
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Originally Posted by Machka
It was the first 442 kms of the Rocky Mountain 1200K: https://www.machka.net/rm1200/charlene.htm
10-14-05, 08:56 PM
#16
In Real Life
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Down under down under
Posts: 52,152
Bikes: Lots
Liked 599 Times
in
331 Posts
Originally Posted by oknups
What sort of weight do you carry?
My bicycle weighs 27 lbs.
My gear on the Randonnees weighs 15-20 lbs, depending on the distance of the Randonee, the predominant weather conditions, and the availability of bag drops.
__________________
Rowan
My fave photo threads on BF
Century A Month Facebook Group
Machka's Website
Photo Gallery
Rowan
My fave photo threads on BF
Century A Month Facebook Group
Machka's Website
Photo Gallery
10-14-05, 08:59 PM
#17
Senior Member
143 miles with 12000 ft of climbing..Through Big Sur...Extended slightly beyond my expectations, due to searching for a campground.
10-14-05, 10:11 PM
#18
151 miles in a race back in the late 80's. The "Will County Marathon" near CHicago. Legs cramped in the last 3 miles, but still finished 9th or so. My resting heart rate the next morning in bed was 105 !
John Wilke
Milwaukee
John Wilke
Milwaukee
10-14-05, 10:50 PM
#20
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Tucson, AZ
Posts: 11,016
Bikes: Custom Zona c/f tandem + Scott Plasma single
Likes: 0
Liked 19 Times
in
11 Posts
204 miles in 12 hours even.
325 miles with 22,000 ft. of climbing in 3 days, on a tandem, in Arizona. At the finish line it was 'only' 104 degrees.
325 miles with 22,000 ft. of climbing in 3 days, on a tandem, in Arizona. At the finish line it was 'only' 104 degrees.
10-14-05, 11:31 PM
#21
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: chicago
Posts: 152
Bikes: Rock Lobster, Serotta Coeur d'Acier, Schwinn Varsity, Schwinn Speedster, Schwinn Highplains, Raligh Marathon
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
100 miles. I rode eight century rides in 2004. I am an Iron man wannabe. I will become an Ironman!
10-14-05, 11:46 PM
#22
Senior Member
206 miles in 13 hours including stops.
10-14-05, 11:47 PM
#23
Banned.
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana
Posts: 4,761
Bikes: 84 Trek 660 Suntour Superbe; 87 Giant Rincon Shimano XT; 07 Mercian Vincitore Campy Veloce
Likes: 0
Liked 3 Times
in
3 Posts
Well we have the high rollers now for one of the average rollers; mine has only been 158 miles in one day which I did twice and in my late 40's when I did it. This was a ride I was doing once a year before I left California 2 years ago. Funny thing, when I use to race over 20 years ago I never rode that far in one day! but yet I rode an average of 12,000 miles a year in my racing days and only 5,000 a year since then!
And Machka...good grief girl, what can one say about you? All of that might in such a petite package, your incredible!!!!!
And Machka...good grief girl, what can one say about you? All of that might in such a petite package, your incredible!!!!!
10-15-05, 12:32 AM
#24
My longest was about 120 miles.
My hardest was one day when I got the wacky idea that, because it was going to be 106 degrees that day, I should ride 106 miles...all on the Folsom bike path hereabouts.
My hardest was one day when I got the wacky idea that, because it was going to be 106 degrees that day, I should ride 106 miles...all on the Folsom bike path hereabouts.
10-15-05, 06:34 AM
#25
Super Modest
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Central Illinois
Posts: 23,585
Bikes: Trek Emonda, Giant Propel, Colnago V3, Co-Motion Supremo, ICE VTX WC
Liked 4,801 Times
in
2,188 Posts
202.2 solo in 11 hours 55 minutes, door to door including all stops. Of course, I was 50# lighter and 13 years younger.
__________________
Keep the chain tight!
