I don’t have Strava. I can’t get it to work so I use map my ride or a cyclometer if the bike has one.Ya know..........if you joined my Strava group all these miles would be easily logged
https://www.strava.com/clubs/528545
July 22, I rode my 70s Peugeot 25.29 miles in rain with temps in the Fifties again. The plan was for 50 miles but 11 miles into the ride my seat came loose. I had no tools as I thought what can go wrong in only 50 miles. I had to stop a lot and use small rocks jammed into the hex head that I could turn a little by forcing beer can tabs around the rock. It stayed loose and needed many tries to keep it from being super loose and falling off but the return ride was possible. I learned the lesson about always riding with tools, again. So 25 points and 5 bonus points for the Peugeot. Total points 156.
Current rules are in the original post. The only change is that you can start as late as 31 days before January first, so hot weather locations can cool off and people will have time to get their rides in order. No minimum mileage. It’s for your total mileage on all bikes for 31 consecutive days. Five points extra for each different bike. Also the bikes don’t have to be totally original, upgrades and replaced worn out parts are ok on you classic. A big milestone for me that I have never been able to achieve is a 1000 mile month. I’m way behind that on average right now.
Just keep track. Updates are nice to give incentive to others. Post total points here at the end of your 31 days. Real informal virtual race. I hope to get more organized and post pictures of my bikes, but I’m not one to understand anything digital so the postings could be a mess.
I understand,
My average used to be around 220 miles per week. I'm not going to see those figures now.
Wow, that’s a lot of cranking, good luck on the 550.I understand,
Chasing 1k eh
I've got 4 good bikes to start. I ride a 19.4 mile loop for a total of 38.8. Sometimes I turn back early. On occasion I go longer. I would like to try for at least one 70+ mile ride before the fall.
Attached is the trail I will be using for this event. It was an old railway. Max elevation is 5 miles from the start @725 feet. Min = 192ft near the end. Takes me a long time to warmup. By the turnaround I'm fully charged for the climb back.
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Start date should be soon. My aim is 550 miles. The attempt will be made with 20'' wheel bikes.
Once again, sir, you are my hero.
I understand,
Chasing 1k eh
I've got 4 good bikes to start. I ride a 19.4 mile loop for a total of 38.8. Sometimes I turn back early. On occasion I go longer. I would like to try for at least one 70+ mile ride before the fall.
Attached is the trail I will be using for this event. It was an old railway. Max elevation is 5 miles from the start @725 feet. Min = 192ft near the end. Takes me a long time to warmup. By the turnaround I'm fully charged for the climb back.
View attachment 130021
Start date should be soon. My aim is 550 miles. The attempt will be made with 20'' wheel bikes.
Wish you lived close by.
I have many days coming up where I can’t ride. Dr, accountant, family etcYou're off to a impressive start! 216 in the first week, I'm sure you can add another 40. At that rate you'll get real close to 1000...or is my math messed up.
I'm attempting as many 40+ mile rides as possible. I only have 4 bikes so that's just 20 points. Think a neighbor has some pre 2000 bikes
I'm rooting for ya! GoGoGO!
Use your car distance o meter to get it as close as you can and post that. I have several rides where I have previously determined the distance and use that, I don’t always use an app. Driveway .96, around the lake 1.98, to gravel and back 30.89, to town and back 36.88, to Marquette downtown 62 one way, to US 2 and back 42, to Nahma and back 60. I use these sometimes.
