Tag: cycling

First cycle of 2012

That’s me just done my very first cycle of the year :). I did a whole 17.7 miles so only 4,48.2.3 miles till I get to this years goal of 4,500.  Yes I know that’s less than last year. But I think that 5,000 miles in one year was a one off. But who knows.

I will leave you with cycling statistics from today’s ride.

  • Distance: 17.7 miles.
  • Time: 1:24:17 (h:m:s).
  • Avg Speed: 12.6 mph.
  • Max Speed: 25.6 mph.
  • Elevation Gain: 179 meters.

Data from: Garmin Connect.

Photos from today’s cycle.

December 2011 cycling statistics

Yes I know that December is not over, but I am going to Scotland tomorrow. So will not be doing any more cycling till I get back in January. So I may as well just post the cycling statistics from December now.

My yearly total now stands at 5,046.3 miles. Total miles since April 2003 is now at 21,606.1.

Here is the data from December 2011:-

  • Total cycles: 8.
  • Total Distance: 180.1 miles.
  • Total Time: 14:18:58 (h:m:s).
  • Avg Speed: 12.6 mph.
  • Max Time: 2:36:48 (h:m:s).
  • Max Speed: 28.3 mph.
  • Avg Distance: 22.51 miles.
  • Max Distance: 34.06 miles.

Data from: Garmin Connect.

Here are my favourite cycling photos from the month

Winter cycling gearCycling in a wetsuitCycling in a wetsuitCycling in a wetsuitCycling in a wetsuit

5,000 miles! Job done :)

I am, so pleased with myself. I have just, only gone and cycled 5,000 miles this year. Which was my goal for the year. Meaning I have done a whole 1,000 more miles this year, than I did last year (2010). Before anyone asks. No I will not be setting a goal of 6,000 miles for next year.

Since it was a bit on the cold side. I did the last 25.5 miles that I needed to do wearing a wetsuit. A photo of me geared up can be see to the right. More from the set can be found @ www.gordon-valentine.com/zenphoto/me/2011/page/18/.

I will leave you with cycling statistics from today’s ride.

  • Distance: 25.67 miles.
  • Time: 1:59:47 (h:m:s).
  • Avg Speed: 12.9 mph.
  • Max Speed: 25.5 mph.
  • Elevation Gain: 220 meters.

Data from: Garmin Connect.

OMG just 25.5 more miles to go!

I can’t believe it. I now only have 25.5 miles left till I get to 5,000 of cycling this year on the bike! So I am going to make sure I do that tomorrow. It can rain all day, for all I care. That’s not going to stop me!!

I will leave you with cycling statistics from today’s ride.

  • Distance: 31.70 miles
  • Time: 2:28:59 (h:m:s)
  • Avg Speed: 12.8 mph
  • Max Speed: 27.3 mph
  • Elevation Gain: 247 meters

Data from: Garmin Connect.

It could have been a cold and wet cycle…

It could have been a cold and wet cycle. If it was not for the fact I went out cycling wearing a wetsuit. The first 5 or so miles, it was dry and sunny. Then it started to piss it down. Since I was wearing a wetsuit, I was nice and warm.

Wetsuit cycling

I will leave you with cycling statistics from today’s ride:-

  • Distance: 11.86 miles
  • Time: 58:42 (m:s)
  • Avg Speed: 12.1 mph
  • Max Speed: 26 mph
  • Elevation Gain: 126 meters

Data from: Garmin Connect.

Most miles, done in any December

I have just set another record. The most miles I have ever done in any December. Well since I started to keep a full cycling log back in 2003 anyway. Now I just have to hit the 5,000 mile mark. Which should not be to hard at all, since I only have 69 more miles to go :). So my goal is have done that by Wednesday of this week.

I will leave you with cycling statistics from today’s ride.

  • Distance: 22.98 miles
  • Time: 1:48:02 (h:m:s)
  • Avg Speed: 12.8 mph
  • Max Speed: 25 mph
  • Elevation Gain: 216 meters

Data from: Garmin Connect.

One day into December and set a new record

We’re just one day into December and I have set a new record for the longest cycle I have ever done in December. It was only 29.26 mile’s which during the summer would be nothing at all. During the winter, the cold always stops me from doing so many mile’s and so does the lack of day light. Since it gets dark right now before 4pm.

I have also now done the second most miles, I have ever done in December. Only need to do another 28.2 miles to bet last years record.

Photos from today’s cycle.

Winter cycling gear

Winter cycling gear

November 2011 cycling statistics

Here are my cycling statistics for November. My yearly total now stands at 4,866 miles. Total miles since April 2003 is now at 21,425.8.

Now only got 134 miles till I get to 5,000 miles!!

Here is the data from November 2011:-

  • Total cycles: 18
  • Total Distance: 254.2 miles
  • Total Time: 20:07:39 (h:m:s)
  • Avg Speed: 12.6 mph
  • Max Time: 2:24:29 (h:m:s)
  • Max Speed: 27.6 mph
  • Avg Distance: 14.12 miles
  • Max Distance: 30.94 miles

Data from: Garmin Connect.

Here are my favourite cycling photos from the month:-

Cycling on the B1176Cycling on the B1176Winter lycra cycling gearWinter lycra cycling gearWinter lycra cycling gear

Just 155 more miles to go :)

I only need to do 155 more miles on the bike and I can say I have done 5,000 miles!!! So please, stay away wind, snow and ice! Hope that it will be less than 100 by Friday. If the weather plays nice that is.

Just 205 till I get to 5,000 miles of cycling

I now only have 205 more miles to go, till I can say I have done 5,000 miles of cycling on the bike! It’s getting so close I can just about smellthe end :). Hope when I get to the 5,000 mile mark, lots and lots of fit lads wearing lycra will help me celebrate!

Here is the data from this month so far…

  • Total cycles: 15.
  • Total Distance: 183.17 miles.
  • Total Time: 14:32:24 (h:m:s).
  • Avg Speed: 12.6 mph.
  • Max Time: 2:15:54 (h:m:s).
  • Max Speed: 27.1 mph.
  • Avg Distance: 12.21 miles.
  • Max Distance: 28.30 miles.

Data from: Garmin Connect.