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Tuesday, September 1, 2020

I Can Ride 1,000 Miles and I Can Ride 1,000 More

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.  
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.
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56 comments:

  1. PeterSeptember 1, 2020 at 12:54 AM

    That is some cycling effort! Your photos show nice empty roads and tracks for cycling along.

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    1. Jonathan FreitagSeptember 1, 2020 at 7:07 AM

      An effort, it was but not too bad. glad you enjoyed the photos!

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  2. Steve J.September 1, 2020 at 1:45 AM

    A 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.

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    1. Jonathan FreitagSeptember 1, 2020 at 7:09 AM

      Yes, 1,000 miles is a big one for me in one month. The scenery and serenity are big motivators to get out, for sure.

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  3. George AndersonSeptember 1, 2020 at 2:15 AM

    Those photos do look good, but noooooooooo not the Proclaimers aaaaaaaaaagh!

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    1. Jonathan FreitagSeptember 1, 2020 at 7:10 AM

      Sorry about that, George! This tune will be stuck in your head now.

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  4. WSTKS-FM WorldwideSeptember 1, 2020 at 3:27 AM

    Well done!

    Best Regards,

    Stokes

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  5. RodgerSeptember 1, 2020 at 3:32 AM

    Absolutely awesome!

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  6. Mad PadreSeptember 1, 2020 at 3:41 AM

    Well 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?

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    1. Jonathan FreitagSeptember 1, 2020 at 7:14 AM

      Thank 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.

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  7. nundanketSeptember 1, 2020 at 4:06 AM

    Great effort Jon. Inspiring, and especially coming off the back of a broken leg early this year. I was pleased with <20% of that total!

    And what a great place to ride. Good quality road surfaces, quiet traffic and beautiful scenery.

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    1. Jonathan FreitagSeptember 1, 2020 at 7:16 AM

      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.

      As for scenery, serenity, and road surfaces, I choose my photos with care...

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  8. KEV. Robertson.September 1, 2020 at 4:22 AM

    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).

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    1. Jonathan FreitagSeptember 1, 2020 at 7:16 AM

      Thank you, KEV! I selected the BSNF engines on trestle photo especially for you.

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  9. Dan FoleySeptember 1, 2020 at 4:25 AM

    Well done. Much like painting the consistent effort adds up. Beautiful photos. It's also nice when the weather cooperates.

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    1. Jonathan FreitagSeptember 1, 2020 at 7:17 AM

      Thanks! The process is exactly like painting discipline. That is, a little often!

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  10. Mike VellaSeptember 1, 2020 at 5:03 AM

    An impressive acievement Jonathan but with scenery like that the burden must have seemed lighter!

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    1. Jonathan FreitagSeptember 1, 2020 at 7:19 AM

      The scenery makes a HUGE difference, Mike. I cannot endure half this much time in the saddle when confined to the indoor trainer.

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  11. DeanMSeptember 1, 2020 at 6:11 AM

    Great to know you're back to biking long hauls again, Jonathan. Beautiful scenes - love the mountain top/cliff side homes.

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    1. Jonathan FreitagSeptember 1, 2020 at 12:29 PM

      Yes, 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.

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  12. MSFoySeptember 1, 2020 at 8:45 AM

    Great photos and an excellent performance Jon - very impressed.

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  13. DartfrogSeptember 1, 2020 at 9:16 AM

    Umm, I am at 496 since our last outing.... Still looking to try for the Cataldo mission this month if you are game?

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    1. Jonathan FreitagSeptember 1, 2020 at 12:07 PM

      Jake, I am always game for a trip to Cataldo and back!

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  14. Matt CrumpSeptember 1, 2020 at 9:47 AM

    Stunning looking cycling country, is the sky always blue in NW ? Your painting productivity is always higher than the rest of us anyway 👍

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    1. Jonathan FreitagSeptember 1, 2020 at 12:08 PM

      Hi Matt! During the summer and fall, the sky is blue. This is fun country for cycling.

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  15. rrossSeptember 1, 2020 at 11:42 AM

    An outstanding cycling achievement AND a Proclaimers reference...I am doubly impressed Jonathon! Beautiful scenery too.

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    1. Jonathan FreitagSeptember 1, 2020 at 12:09 PM

      Double thanks, Keith! Cycling through this landscape is habit forming...

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  16. Michal DwarfCryptSeptember 1, 2020 at 12:31 PM

    Wooooow! That's sounds great!!!

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  17. Lawrence HSeptember 1, 2020 at 1:06 PM

    Lovely photos, and I think I'm beginning to recognise a few of these places from earlier trips.

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    1. Jonathan FreitagSeptember 1, 2020 at 1:12 PM

      You 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!

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  18. Ray RousellSeptember 1, 2020 at 2:45 PM

    That's some effort. Well done Jonathan!

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  19. StewSeptember 1, 2020 at 6:00 PM

    Da dada da (da dada da)!
    Da 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.

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    1. Jonathan FreitagSeptember 1, 2020 at 7:00 PM

      Seems you got the reference and the rhythm, Stew!

      Perhaps time for couch potatoes to rise up and ride?

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    2. StewSeptember 1, 2020 at 7:13 PM

      But inside is sooooo nice. Not to mention that’s is 1900 hours and still 95 degrees outside.

      I’ll just wait until the gyms open up again. Here, on my comfy couch. 😃

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    3. Jonathan FreitagSeptember 1, 2020 at 7:32 PM

      A guy’s gotta do what a guy’s gotta do...

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  20. Ed MSeptember 1, 2020 at 6:37 PM

    Riding high, Jonathan! Well done.

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  21. BluewillowSeptember 2, 2020 at 1:32 AM

    just a few kilometers.....

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  22. Disgruntled FusilierSeptember 2, 2020 at 6:31 AM

    Excellent 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.

    Is that platform from mapmyrun?

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    1. Jonathan FreitagSeptember 2, 2020 at 7:30 AM

      Thanks! You guys provide motivation when you offer encouraging comments on my cycling posts. The platform is MapMyRide which (I think) is the same.

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  23. fireymonkeyboySeptember 2, 2020 at 2:13 PM

    Some gorgeous scenery there, Jonathan.

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  24. GonsalvoSeptember 2, 2020 at 6:30 PM

    An outstanding achievement, Jon!

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  25. Scott MacPheeSeptember 2, 2020 at 9:00 PM

    Kudos, 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!

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    1. Jonathan FreitagSeptember 2, 2020 at 9:30 PM

      Thanks! 100 miles is better than no miles, Scott. So far, September is continuing August’s great weather.

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  26. caveadsum1471September 3, 2020 at 10:06 AM

    Lovely photos and an even more impressive output!
    Best Iain

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  27. Mark StrachanSeptember 3, 2020 at 6:32 PM

    Congratulations Jonathan, that is an excellent effort, but now I have that Proclaimers earworm...!

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