Halter's Cycles -- (31/31) 2019 Edition .. RIDE 1hr a day, EVERY DAY for the month of July.. Win $100!!

[olegbabich]

day 31 /31

• 15.09mi
  Distance
• 1:18:23
  Moving Time

https://www.strava.com/activities/2579998661


All done, it rained on us a little bit.

Jay - thank you and please use my $$$ for Halter's Beer Fund or what ever.

 

[xc62701]

31/31: Stick a fork in me I’m done! It was an interesting month. Like other said the worst part was figuring out when to get the ride in. The storms and oppressive heat made it a challenge but I’m glad I did it. On the other hand I’m looking forward to a few days off.

Stats:
Hours - 55:27
Miles - 608
Vert - 45,514’

 

[ekuhn]

Fin. I'm cooked. 3rd 3/31 in the books. This was the toughest year yet with work, traveling, and other commitments. More night riding that I've any other year. Legs/knees def need a rest. Looking back I would have done a few things differently. Concentrated more on my diet(maybe this is an overall statement), protein intake to help recovery, and try to get more rest. Some days I was burning the candle at both ends and I was running out of wax, quickly.

From the first week, I decided I was going to give my prize to a less fortunate NICA racer. This is still the plan.

https://www.strava.com/activities/2580229360

 

[pygmypony]

done! @jdog as others have suggested, please add my $$$ to the Halters community fund, and i will also be making a separate JORBA donation to boot! this was great motivation, thanks!

98 rides (the commute rides add up!)
68 hours
854 miles
26,829 ft

easily my biggest month ever by any measure...

some notes:

1) i'm wiped, in need of a rest
2) i didn't lose or gain any weight...stayed steady at 193...i guess that's ok? the many post ride beers aided there as well...
3) rain was the biggest challenge for me, rain gear helps!

thanks all!

 

[Tim]

Congrats to all those who completed this! I had a blast doing it last year but life got in the way this year. I had fun reading along with the updates every day and I enjoyed the photos. Some of you guys get to ride in some pretty interesting places from time to time!

 

[dnap]

I’m finally getting around to my July recap...

31 rides
52 hours 12 min
600.3 miles
21,115 ft elevation
4 different bikes used (spreading the love!)

Casualties:
1 lost water bottle
BF broke a spoke on the SS and a cx bike rear shifter snapped, but no concussion for him so that makes up for it (a little)!

I’m looking at this as being pretty impressive since I did this challenge off of the couch. We rode the Saturday and Sunday before it started also, so I’m really happy with the month as a whole. This is probably the most I’ve ridden in a month since 2015 (insert past excuses here for neglecting said bikes and my fitness/ health).

Congrats to everyone who participated and hit their goal as well as those of you who made the attempt. It is not an easy challenge and it required a great deal of mental fortitude to follow it through to the end. Here’s hoping the momentum we all gained in July continues through the rest of the year.

Thanks @jdog for doing this challenge again and motivating us to get out and ride. It is just the push a lot of us needed to get our engines going this summer. Time to make the wish list and plan a visit to the shop! We’ll see you soon!!

 

[xc62701]

I plan on hitting up Sourlands/Six Mile, then cashing in my award, and looking for a pizza recommendation.

 

[ekuhn]

I plan on hitting up Sourlands/Six Mile, then cashing in my award, and looking for a pizza recommendation.

Stop in Tigers Tale right across the street from Halters for some good bar/restaurant food, or look up AMA pizza in Hillsborough (few minutes off 206), or Joe's in Hillsborough (right off 206).

 

[bigW]

Kudos to those who got 31 rides in. Not easy with perfect weather and the rain made 31/31 a major accomplishment.

I wound up with 24/31 ( was out of contention right at the start of the month ) Hours biking was 88 and distance 1,320 miles ( all on the road )

Better much next year.

W

 

[JimN]

AMA pizza in Hillsborough

Yes, @xc62701 do this ^

 

[xc62701]

Yes, @xc62701 do this ^

Will do

 

[Patrick]

Will do

i'll give you a sourlands gpx. will be good for you. too many peeps at 6MR....

 

[xc62701]

i'll give you a sourlands gpx. will be good for you. too many peeps at 6MR....

Do it. I usually like to ride both but I could ride sourlands and go for pizza instead.

 

[Patrick]

Do it. I usually like to ride both but I could ride sourlands and go for pizza instead.

do this to the 1:38 minute mark

https://www.strava.com/activities/2567567686

pick this up at 1:20

https://www.strava.com/activities/2455040948

 

[Piston Honda]

Just picked up this bad boy for my efforts. Also got a new pack for the boy and donated the remaining to JORBA.

Thanks @jdog for hosting the contest!

 

[xc62701]

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Just picked up this bad boy for my efforts. Also got a new pack for the boy and donated the remaining to JORBA.

Thanks @jdog for hosting the contest!

Thanks for the reminder! I need to try and get down there this week.

 

[xtrpureguts]

2020 Edition?
Formal or informal I'm in.
I exceeded 175 days last year and was only halted in late December when I got the Flu and ended up in the hospital. Closing in on about 50 straight days now.

 

[jdog]

2020 Edition?
Formal or informal I'm in.
I exceeded 175 days last year and was only halted in late December when I got the Flu and ended up in the hospital. Closing in on about 50 straight days now.

I think i'm going to skip this year unless others chime in that that want to push for it.