Random Ungulate Posted August 11, 2014 Share #1 Posted August 11, 2014 Do you have any cycling goals? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted August 11, 2014 Share #2 Posted August 11, 2014 Live events? Not really. Just busy riding fast and tracking PRs. 1700 miles this year and 154 large in elevation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted August 11, 2014 Share #3 Posted August 11, 2014 I would like to clear some rock garden nemesis in the park. Would like to pull a 40-50 miler before the end of the season on my MTB. My friend wants me to race with her in a cyclocross race this Fall. Maybe, I could actually train for that. Those are little lists in my mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Former member Posted August 11, 2014 Share #4 Posted August 11, 2014 How are your cycling goals coming along? They got shot to hell on 2/26, but since then things have been coming along just fine. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Random Ungulate Posted August 11, 2014 Author Share #5 Posted August 11, 2014 Not really. Just busy riding fast and tracking PRs. That is a goal. I came close to hitting a goal yesterday, turned myself inside-out trying to get there. I wanted to ride three laps of my short (3.37 miles) loop at an average of 17 mph per lap (there is a tiny bit of climbing involved, longest is a half-mile or so that tops out at 5%), no drafting or group riding allowed. I didn't have much time because I had to deal with all the RB birthday party stuff, so no warm up, just head down and go. First lap I did in 17.3, next at 16.8, then 16.7, for an average of 16.9333 mph. My heart rate average per lap was 157, 159, 163, so I was pushing what I could push. I wanted to get this by the end of July, but RB got sick and had the runs for more than a week, then the wife had her triathlon (I came with, for 3 nights), then my brother's family came to town immediately after, so I lost out on riding for most of a couple weeks. So I feel good for almost hitting the goal despite the lack of training, I know I am close. I will get to regoaling the moment I get there, I will try to get to 18 mph within 30 days of hitting 17mph. My first ride in a couple of years saw me barely able to do 13mph over two laps two months ago. I am slow, but it is nice to see progress! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Random Ungulate Posted August 11, 2014 Author Share #6 Posted August 11, 2014 They got shot to hell on 2/26, but since then things have been coming along just fine. When do you think you will be fully back to normal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Road Runner Posted August 11, 2014 Share #7 Posted August 11, 2014 My goal is to ride as many days as possible until it gets too cold for my knee. I have high hopes of achieving this goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Former member Posted August 11, 2014 Share #8 Posted August 11, 2014 When do you think you will be fully back to normal?it's hard to say really. I hope to be as strong as before by spring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted August 11, 2014 Share #9 Posted August 11, 2014 Last year I tried for 3000 miles, but missed it, so this year I set a goal for 4000 miles. Made sense to me. I am on target so far. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gump Posted August 11, 2014 Share #10 Posted August 11, 2014 I hit 1600 on Saturday's ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopped Liver Posted August 11, 2014 Share #11 Posted August 11, 2014 goals? I don't need no stinking goals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Silly Posted August 11, 2014 Share #12 Posted August 11, 2014 I rode about 150 miles last year and felt like a lump. I'm probably going to get about 1000 to 1200 in this year which is better. I road my first 50 miler of the season yesterday and bonked about 12 miles from home. I enjoyed the ride though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsnip Totin Jack Posted August 11, 2014 Share #13 Posted August 11, 2014 No goals other than getting out and riding when I can. I set my goals low so there's less disappointment later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Former member Posted August 11, 2014 Share #14 Posted August 11, 2014 Mr. Silly "bonked" after riding 38 miles? It sounds like someone is misusing the terminology. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentonMakes Posted August 11, 2014 Share #15 Posted August 11, 2014 I didn't set any goal other than "to ride and get in shape" and that's coming along pretty well, though this was the second Sat-Sun in a row I didn't ride at all.... Well, I guess I did set a goal to ride to my parents' house for a Sunday visit and that will probably be 55 fairly flat miles. Given my performance over 35-40 hilly miles I feel more or less ready to take that on, but it probably won't happen till September. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
az_cyclist Posted August 11, 2014 Share #16 Posted August 11, 2014 not bad. I wanted to ride 3 California doubles this year, and I rode 4 (the Eastern Sierra double was the addition, and riding it satisfied a cycling bucket list item too). I am on track to complete the Ultramarathon Cycling Year Rounder challenge to ride 12 rides of 90+ miles in 10 calendar months in 2014. I now have 11 rides and have ridden them in 7 months (I sort of took July off). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted August 11, 2014 Share #17 Posted August 11, 2014 I might have my knee back to normal soon I rode 15 miles Saturday and a 10 mile ride Sunday. Both rides had some climbing, but nothing really serious. Just enough to test my knee out. So far it seems pretty good. My left knee still feels like my right knee and there isn't any sharp pain from the area above my knee where I had trouble Once my knee can hold up, I'll be able to start trying to ride stronger. I've had my knee as the weak link for a long time now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted August 11, 2014 Share #18 Posted August 11, 2014 My goal for the year is 2000 miles. I am approaching 1300 miles for the year. This week should be a good week if the weather and schedule cooperate. I have over 200 miles planned between now and Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted August 11, 2014 Share #19 Posted August 11, 2014 My goal is to stay on track for 3000 miles of mostly fat tire fun. I might have 200 of those miles with skinny slick treads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
az_cyclist Posted August 11, 2014 Share #20 Posted August 11, 2014 I dont normally set mileage goals. I get an aerobic workouts 5 times a week, Sat, Sun, and Tues, Wed, Thurs. Saturday and Sunday are almost always bike rides. Oct thru mid May I run 5k on Tues, Wed, and Thurs. May thru Sept I get in a 12 mile ride on those days. The mileage at the end of the year is what it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Random Ungulate Posted August 23, 2014 Author Share #21 Posted August 23, 2014 Yay! Haven't ridden in a week, and still hit 17.166 mph over the three laps today. 18mph, here I come! The nice thing is that the perceived effort was only at 95%, rather than full-out the last attempt. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted August 23, 2014 Share #22 Posted August 23, 2014 I have a new goal. I will ride to the top of the Kancamagus highway leaving from the Lincoln side. There are long stretches that are 9% and I'm not a little guy so that's a tough climb. I will beat this in the morning while the girls are sleeping. My 2014 goal was to do 4000 miles. I am still on track. Last year I did less than 3000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie Posted August 23, 2014 Share #23 Posted August 23, 2014 Do you have any cycling goals? Yes. Stay alive and unhurt, enjoy my rides, and gain as much fitness as possible. Doing fine on 1 and 2, 3 could use some work. I am finding inertia to be a big player - the less or the more I ride, the less or more I want to. I am basically a couch potato, but I know that is not good for the aging or living process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted August 24, 2014 Share #24 Posted August 24, 2014 Doing well here. On track for 3000 miles this year and most of them are MTB miles. Setting a lot of PRs these days. Happy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Former member Posted August 24, 2014 Share #25 Posted August 24, 2014 I have a new goal. I will ride to the top of the Kancamagus highway leaving from the Lincoln side. There are long stretches that are 9% and I'm not a little guy so that's a tough climb.Not to put any pressure on you, but I did that ride(Lincoln to North Conway) when I was 12. BTW, my bike had a 42x23 easiest gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Former member Posted August 24, 2014 Share #26 Posted August 24, 2014 Yay! Haven't ridden in a week, and still hit 17.166 mph over the three laps today. 18mph, here I come! The nice thing is that the perceived effort was only at 95%, rather than full-out the last attempt.Do you use Strava to record your rides? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted August 24, 2014 Share #27 Posted August 24, 2014 Not to put any pressure on you, but I did that ride(Lincoln to North Conway) when I was 12. BTW, my bike had a 42x23 easiest gear. Clearly I am not as strong as you, even when you were 12. I'm not going all the way to Conway, just from Lincoln to the peak, then back. At 190 pounds, I'll be happy if I don't walk any of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopped Liver Posted August 24, 2014 Share #28 Posted August 24, 2014 cycling goals? I'm supposed to have cycling goals? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Former member Posted August 24, 2014 Share #29 Posted August 24, 2014 Clearly I am not as strong as you, even when you were 12. I'm not going all the way to Conway, just from Lincoln to the peak, then back. At 190 pounds, I'll be happy if I don't walk any of it.you'll do fine, just don't quit or walk. If you need to stop, do it where it's not going to be too hard to start again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Random Ungulate Posted August 24, 2014 Author Share #30 Posted August 24, 2014 Do you use Strava to record your rides? No, should I? I haven't explored strava, even a little, can you give me the postcard version of it? I know DH is into it as much as scissoring, so I guess a little knowledge of it won't hurt me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted August 24, 2014 Share #31 Posted August 24, 2014 I know DH is into it as much as scissoring HAHA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Former member Posted August 24, 2014 Share #32 Posted August 24, 2014 No, should I? I haven't explored strava, even a little, can you give me the postcard version of it? I know DH is into it as much as scissoring, so I guess a little knowledge of it won't hurt me.Download the app for your phone, hit start and go ride. When you are done, hit stop and upload your ride. You can use it to find popular areas to ride, watch your progress(or lack of), and see what other riders are up to. It's also fun to heckle DH for how little she rides;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted August 24, 2014 Share #33 Posted August 24, 2014 I know a very thin man that would be a fun speed bump for my fat bike. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Random Ungulate Posted August 24, 2014 Author Share #34 Posted August 24, 2014 Download the app for your phone, hit start and go ride. When you are done, hit stop and upload your ride. You can use it to find popular areas to ride, watch your progress(or lack of), and see what other riders are up to. It's also fun to heckle DH for how little she rides;) But I have a Garmin 510, couldn't I just use that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted August 24, 2014 Share #35 Posted August 24, 2014 But I have a Garmin 510, couldn't I just use that? Even better. Much more accurate than an iphone upload. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Former member Posted August 24, 2014 Share #36 Posted August 24, 2014 I know a very thin man that would be a fun speed bump for my fat bike. Shit, you could never catch me. :P 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Random Ungulate Posted August 24, 2014 Author Share #37 Posted August 24, 2014 So other than being massively humbling, what are the uses of Strava? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Former member Posted August 24, 2014 Share #38 Posted August 24, 2014 I like it because it's easier to keep track of your performance and totals. I guess you can do a lot of the same things on Garmin Connect, but it seems a little easier on Strava. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted August 24, 2014 Share #39 Posted August 24, 2014 you'll do fine, just don't quit or walk. If you need to stop, do it where it's not going to be too hard to start again. Thanks. I got up early and snuck out while the girls were sleeping. There was almost no one one the road. I came across a guy riding the other way. I figured he just came down. He turned around and asked if I wanted someone to ride with. I didn't but I said sure to be polite. He said he'd try to keep up. I chuckled and said it shouldn't be that hard. He then proceeded to ride about 1 or 2 mph faster than me. That made me happy. He got to the bottom of the first hill, and an easy one too, and turned around. I stopped once to pee on the way up, but made it to the top without stopping. From my parking lot to the top it took 1:41. It only took 32 to get back. I think going end to end and then back last year was a little more than I was ready for at that time. It was a beautiful morning for a ride. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoseySusan Posted August 24, 2014 Share #40 Posted August 24, 2014 I don't have cycling goals this year. I've been riding on Saturday with friends, but that's about it. My goals are for body metrics, and I'm within ideal range on every one except waist, which is still one and a half above, and weight, which is 10 above. I'm in a good place to knock those down within the next six weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrAzY Posted August 24, 2014 Share #41 Posted August 24, 2014 my goal was to get on the bike... I met the goal at least three times so far this summer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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