Yes, I put 1,000 miles into the legs and bike during the month of August. While July saw over 800 miles logged cycling, I pushed a little harder in August. The notion of logging 1,000 miles in the month really did not enter into my calculations until the last week of the month. I figured I might have a chance but doubts loomed. Even with three days and 120 miles to go, I thought it would be a close call.
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| August's Cycling Log |
Those doubts were removed Monday when I logged the last 37 miles to put me over the top. I have not logged a 1,000+ month on the bike in at least three years. Surprisingly, it was easier than expected. Every day saw me out on the bike with the exception of one rainy day indoors on the trainer. Daily mileage increased too. Is this pace sustainable through September? Not likely but let's see how far the bike carries me in September. The downside? Painting production fell a bit.
Until I close the logbook on September in five weeks' time to see how I did, following are an assortment of photos from this week's travels.
Next time, a return to wargaming content.
That is some cycling effort! Your photos show nice empty roads and tracks for cycling along.
ReplyDeleteAn effort, it was but not too bad. glad you enjoyed the photos!
DeleteA fantastic achievement Jonathan! What fantastic roads and superb scenery you have to inspire you to get out on the bike. Sadly where I live our crowded island doesn't offer many opportunities like this.
ReplyDeleteYes, 1,000 miles is a big one for me in one month. The scenery and serenity are big motivators to get out, for sure.
DeleteThose photos do look good, but noooooooooo not the Proclaimers aaaaaaaaaagh!
ReplyDeleteSorry about that, George! This tune will be stuck in your head now.
DeleteWell done!
ReplyDeleteBest Regards,
Stokes
Thank you, Stokes!
DeleteAbsolutely awesome!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Rodger! Very good to see you stopping in!
DeleteWell done, Jonathan, that's a splendid total. Thanks for the photos of your lovely part of the world. How many hours does 1000 miles translate into?
ReplyDeleteThank you, Michael! Happy to provide a little peek at my part of the world. as for duration to complete 1,000 miles, if you look at the log header (above), you can see it took 64.32 hours in the saddle.
DeleteGreat effort Jon. Inspiring, and especially coming off the back of a broken leg early this year. I was pleased with <20% of that total!
ReplyDeleteAnd what a great place to ride. Good quality road surfaces, quiet traffic and beautiful scenery.
Thank you! Pleased to provide a bit of inspiration but you do not need any inspiration. You are turning up the fitness level with cycling, walking, and swimming.
DeleteAs for scenery, serenity, and road surfaces, I choose my photos with care...
Hi Jonathan- A great effort there to reach the 1,000 Mile Mark- a super tally. Good to see the BNSF Diesel about to cross the trestle bridge- great photos and thanks for posting. Regards. KEV. (Sydney-Australia).
ReplyDeleteThank you, KEV! I selected the BSNF engines on trestle photo especially for you.
DeleteWell done. Much like painting the consistent effort adds up. Beautiful photos. It's also nice when the weather cooperates.
ReplyDeleteThanks! The process is exactly like painting discipline. That is, a little often!
DeleteAn impressive acievement Jonathan but with scenery like that the burden must have seemed lighter!
ReplyDeleteThe scenery makes a HUGE difference, Mike. I cannot endure half this much time in the saddle when confined to the indoor trainer.
DeleteGreat to know you're back to biking long hauls again, Jonathan. Beautiful scenes - love the mountain top/cliff side homes.
ReplyDeleteYes, the leg and ankle are almost 100%. Unclipping from the pedals is still difficult and painful but strength has returned to the leg. The house on the cliff is a winery with spectacular views. It is a short and quite steep climb up to the winery complex.
DeleteGreat photos and an excellent performance Jon - very impressed.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Tony!
DeleteUmm, I am at 496 since our last outing.... Still looking to try for the Cataldo mission this month if you are game?
ReplyDeleteJake, I am always game for a trip to Cataldo and back!
DeleteStunning looking cycling country, is the sky always blue in NW ? Your painting productivity is always higher than the rest of us anyway 👍
ReplyDeleteHi Matt! During the summer and fall, the sky is blue. This is fun country for cycling.
DeleteAn outstanding cycling achievement AND a Proclaimers reference...I am doubly impressed Jonathon! Beautiful scenery too.
ReplyDeleteDouble thanks, Keith! Cycling through this landscape is habit forming...
DeleteWooooow! That's sounds great!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat if you enjoy cycling!
DeleteLovely photos, and I think I'm beginning to recognise a few of these places from earlier trips.
ReplyDeleteYou have a good eye, Lawrence, and I am a creature of habit. Some of these photos are from routes new to the blog but the deep railroad cuts are on paths seen before. Looks like I need to expand my range!
DeleteThat's some effort. Well done Jonathan!
ReplyDeleteMuch appreciated!
DeleteDa dada da (da dada da)!
ReplyDeleteDa dada da (da dada da)!
Da duh dada Duh dada da!
-that’s supposed to be the rest of the song IF I got the reference right. Could be gibberish. 😀
Well done my friend. You put us couch potatoes to shame.
Seems you got the reference and the rhythm, Stew!
DeletePerhaps time for couch potatoes to rise up and ride?
But inside is sooooo nice. Not to mention that’s is 1900 hours and still 95 degrees outside.
DeleteI’ll just wait until the gyms open up again. Here, on my comfy couch. 😃
A guy’s gotta do what a guy’s gotta do...
DeleteRiding high, Jonathan! Well done.
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot, Ed!
Deletejust a few kilometers.....
ReplyDeleteFor sure!
DeleteExcellent work, Jonathan. I wish I could find your motivation! I am trying to log moreiles in running but I'm only averaging about 10 to 12 miles per week.
ReplyDeleteIs that platform from mapmyrun?
Thanks! You guys provide motivation when you offer encouraging comments on my cycling posts. The platform is MapMyRide which (I think) is the same.
DeleteSome gorgeous scenery there, Jonathan.
ReplyDeleteI think so too!
DeleteAn outstanding achievement, Jon!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteKudos, Jon! I humped probably 100 miles this month, but that's not much of an achievement. I hope September cooperates for you! So far, it's a beauty!
ReplyDeleteThanks! 100 miles is better than no miles, Scott. So far, September is continuing August’s great weather.
DeleteLovely photos and an even more impressive output!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Much appreciated, Iain!
DeleteCongratulations Jonathan, that is an excellent effort, but now I have that Proclaimers earworm...!
ReplyDeleteThanks! Sorry, about the ear worm.
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