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Life on the Road in 2010 – Week 10

Aushiker | March 11, 2010 7:46 pm

The purpose of this series of posting is to summarise my week on the bike and exercising in general etc.  My week runs from Thursday to Friday, so Week 10 for me in 2010 is from March 5, 2010 through to March 11, 2010.

Date

Exercise

Comments

Totals for the Week Total Bike Kilometres: 

284.15 km for the week;  
3,326.43 km for the year.

Weight:  

99.2 kg; No movement. 
Total weight loss for 2010: 3.6 kg.

BikeJournal Rankings:

  • Australian Cycling Forums Club – 7th. Gained one place in the rankings.
  • BikeJournal overall ranking – 52nd. Gained back two places.

Okay week on the bike, kilometres down due to being back teaching on two campuses, which means I use a University vehicle instead of commuting on some days. Weekly average is 332.64 km a week. Would like to get back up to 400 km a week by year end.

On the weight front, I started the year in a less than healthy position at 103 kg and I ended the week at 99.2 kg, so no change which is really frustrating. My target for the month end is 98 kg, so 1.2 kg to loose. 

On BikeJournal.com I dropped out of the 50th, so my revised goal is to get back there!

In respect to the Australian Cycling Forums Club at BikeJournal.com my current goal is make the top 5.

Friday, March 5, 2010 61 km on the bike
km running
School meeting so a Churchlands – Joondalup – Churchlands commute.
Saturday, March 6, 2010 8 km on the bike Social ride around Herdsman Lake with Cameron.
Sunday, March 7, 2010 No km on the bike
km running
Playing Dad and Benjamin’s 21st meant no riding today.
Monday, March 8, 2010 97 km on the bike Normal Monday morning commute from Fremantle to Joondalup but then I discovered no pants at work! So had to ride back to Churchlands to pick-up some clothes and then back to Joondalup. Windy and hot made it a hot 97 km.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010 45 km on the bike
No km running
Joondalup to Fremantle in the afternoon via the Coast on the Look 555. No commute in the morning due to work commitments.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 43 km on the bike
No km running
Churchlands to Joondalup commute. Not my best shot at intervals. No evening commute due to work commitments.
Thursday, March 11, 2010 31 km on the bike
No km running
Joondalup to Churchlands commute on the Look 555. Hot ride down the coast.
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Life on the Road in 2010 – Week 9

Aushiker | March 5, 2010 4:46 pm

The purpose of this series of posting is to summarise my week on the bike and exercising in general etc.  My week runs from Thursday to Friday, so Week 9 for me in 2010 is from February 26, 2010 through to March 4, 2010.

Date

Exercise

Comments

Totals for the Week Total Bike Kilometres: 

254.02 km for the week;  
2,788.76 km for the year.

Weight:  

99.2 kg; At last some movement; lost 1,000 grams. 
Total weight loss for 2010: 3.6 kg.

BikeJournal Rankings:

  • Australian Cycling Forums Club – 8th. Dropped one place in the rankings.
  • BikeJournal overall ranking – 54th. Dropped seven places.

Okay week on the bike, kilometres down due to being back teaching on two campuses, which means I use a University vehicle instead of commuting on some days. Weekly average is 309.86km a week. Would like to get back up to 400 km a week by year end.

On the weight front, I started the year in a less than healthy position at 103 kg and I ended the week at 99.2 kg, so no change which is really frustrating. My target for the month end is 98 kg, so missed out by 1.2 kg. 

On BikeJournal.com I dropped out of the 50th, so my revised goal is to get back there!

In respect to the Australian Cycling Forums Club at BikeJournal.com my current goal is make the top 5.

Friday, February 26, 2010 No km on the bike As Saturday’s ride started in the hills I drove the bike over to Fremantle today, instead of riding.
Saturday, February 27, 2010 108.66 km on the bike Audax weekend, riding God’s Bison in the hills. A hot and hilly ride into a strong easterly. All up, fun, well fun a week later :)
Sunday, February 28, 2010 No km on the bike Spent the day trying to recover.
Monday, March 1, 2010 30 km on the bike Churchlands to Joondalup commute on the Look 555. No evening commute due to work commitments. Commute shortened due to the need to get the car home from Fremantle.
Tuesday, March 2 44 km on the bike Joondalup to Fremantle in the afternoon via the Coast on the Look 555. No commute in the morning due to work commitments.
Wednesday, March 3 44 km on the bike Churchlands to Joondalup commute. Not my best shot at intervals. No evening commute due to work commitments.
Thursday, March 4 27 km on the bike

~ 3 km running/walking

Joondalup to Churchlands commute on the Look 555. It was a very windy ride with headwinds gusting over 50 km/h so took to the Freeway PSP.

Started cross-training, commencing the Couch to 5k in Nine Weeks podcast program. Got my first taste of running today and boy don’t I know it!

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Life on the Road in 2010 – Week 8

Aushiker | February 26, 2010 10:34 am

The purpose of this series of posting is to summarise my week on the bike and exercising in general etc.  My week runs from Thursday to Friday, so Week 8 for me in 2010 is from February 19, 2010 through to February 25, 2010.

Date

Exercise

Comments

Totals for the Week Total Bike Kilometres: 

346.83 km for the week;  
2,788.76 km for the year.

Weight:  

99.2 kg; At last some movement; lost 1,000 grams. 
Total weight loss for 2010: 3.6 kg.

BikeJournal Rankings:

Okay week on the bike, kilometres down due to being back teaching on two campuses, which means I use a University vehicle instead of commuting on some days. Weekly average is 348.60 km a week. Would like to get this to 400 km a week.

On the weight front, I started the year in a less than healthy position at 103 kg and I ended the week at 99.2 kg, so no change. My target for the month end is 95 kg, so still 4.2  kg to go. 

On BikeJournal.com it is good to back in the top 50th. Next goal is to catch up with my 2009 nemesis, Jughead. Jughead is has pulled ahead of me this week, now 180 km ahead

In respect to the Australian Cycling Forums Club at BikeJournal.com my current goal is make the top 5.

Friday, February 19 42 km on the bike One lunch time errand an a good river commutes to Fremantle, even if there is a 10% grade hill to climb!
Saturday, February 20 107 km on the bike Good ride with Freo Wheelers group 3 in the morning. I did get dropped on Mounts Bay Road but then held my own after the re-group at UWA.

At lunchtime I did a recovery ride home via the river. Helped by the Fremantle Doctor :)

Sunday, February 21 34 km on the bike Evening commute to Fremantle via the river. Changed the route slightly, coming out on Canning Highway for the run into Fremantle. Highlights where the taxi driver who for no-apparent reason felt it appropriate to abuse me and a guy “riding” a motorised bath tub in Fremantle.
Monday, February 22 44 km on the bike Fremantle to Joondalup commute on the Look 555. No evening commute due to work commitments.
Tuesday, February 23 69 km on the bike Joondalup to Fremantle in the afternoon via the Freeway on the Look 555. No commute in the morning due to work commitments. Ended the day with a night ride back to Churchlands.
Wednesday, February 24 24 km on the bike Churchlands to Joondalup commute. Not my best day; sore legs. Headed out the door on Froggie but had gear change issues (change in rear wheel) so swapped to Sir Lancelot.

No evening commute due to work commitments.

Thursday, February 25 27 km on the bike Joondalup to Churchlands commute on Sir Lancelot. It was a hot hot ride, peaking at just under 40 C.
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Life on the Road in 2010 – Week 7

Aushiker | February 18, 2010 8:01 pm

The purpose of this series of posting is to summarise my week on the bike and exercising in general etc.  My week runs from Thursday to Friday, so Week 7 for me in 2010 is from February 12, 2010 through to February 18, 2010.

Date

Exercise

Comments

Totals for the Week Total Bike Kilometres: 

407.13km for the week;  
2,441.93 km for the year.

Weight:  

99.2 kg; At last some movement; lost 1,000 grams. 
Total weight loss for 2010: 3.6 kg.

BikeJournal Rankings:

  • Australian Cycling Forums Club – 7th. No change in ranking this week.
  • BikeJournal overall ranking – 47th. Gained 4places.

Okay week on the bike this week, kilometres down, but averaging 348.85 km a week. Would like to get this too 400 km a week.

On the weight front, I started the year in a less than healthy position at 103 kg and I ended the week at 99.2 kg, so a better week; good to see the number heading south at last. My target for the month end is 95 kg, so still 4.2  kg to go. 

On BikeJournal.com it is good to back in the top 50th. Next goal is to catch up with my 2009 nemesis, Jughead. Jughead is currently 90.1 km ahead of me.

In respect to the Australian Cycling Forums Club at BikeJournal.com my current goal is make the top 5.

Friday, February 12 36 km on the bike Good to get back to river commutes to Fremantle, even if there is a 13% grade hill to climb!
Saturday, February 13 91 km on the bike Change of group this morning and rode with Velopilot with the SPR Transitions group. Not for me. After the ride returned home and picked up the loaded Sir Lancelot for commute duties on Monday.
Sunday, February 14 No km on the bike Recovery day
Monday, February 15 70 km on the bike Fremantle to Joondalup to Churchlands commute on Sir Lancelot.
Tuesday, February 16 75 km on the bike Churchlands to Joondalup and then on to Fremantle in the afternoon on the Look 555. Personal best for 2010 on the Churchlands to Joondalup – Coastal leg.
Wednesday, February 17 75 km on the bike Fremantle to Joondalup to Churchlands commute. Not my best day; sore legs.
Thursday, February 18 57 km on the bike Churchlands to Joondalup via the coast in the morning. Some interval training, but not on top of it. Returned by the freeway as I didn’t feel like battling a 33 km/h southerly down the coast.
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Life on the Road in 2010 – Week 6

Aushiker | February 11, 2010 8:05 pm

The purpose of this series of posting is to summarise my week on the bike and exercising in general etc.  My week runs from Thursday to Friday, so Week 6 for me in 2010 is from February 5, 2010 through to February 11, 2010.

Date

Exercise

Comments

Totals for the Week Total Bike Kilometres: 

502.01 km for the week; 
2,034.80 km for the year.

Weight:  

100.2 kg; No lost this week; gained 300 grams. 
Total weight loss for 2010: 2.6 kg.

BikeJournal Rankings:

  • Australian Cycling Forums Club – 7th. Gained five places and achieved my short term goal of getting back into the Top 10. Now to stay in the top 10 and move into the Top 5.
  • BikeJournal overall ranking – 51th. Gained 17 places. Current goal is to get back into the top 50.

Big week on the bike this week and I am feeling it at the end.

On the weight front, I started the year in a less than healthy position at 103 kg and I ended the week at 100.2 kg, so not a great week. My target for the month end is 95 kg, so still 5.2  kg to go. 

Friday, February 5 70 km on the bike Had to go to the office for a meeting so did the Churchlands – Joondalup – Fremantle commute today.
Saturday, February 6 108 km on the bike

Freo Wheelers Group 3 followed by a noon commute from Fremantle to Churchlands via the river.

The down side was a broke a spoke on the group ride, so swapped to Anne’s rear wheel which is a SRAM cassette.

Sunday, February 7 21 km on the bike Regular commute into the wind from Churchlands to Fremantle via the railway.
Monday, February 8 71 km on the bike Regular Monday commute – Fremantle to Joondalup to Churchlands. 41 km/h Freo Doctor in the afternoon so came home via the Freeway.
Tuesday, February 9 73 km on the bike Churchlands to Joondalup to Fremantle, all via the coast.
Wednesday, February 10 76 km on the bike A day of headwinds in both directions. Regular Wednesday commute – Fremantle to Joondalup to Churchlands. All via the coast.
Thursday, February 11 57 km on the bike Rode to Joondalup from Churchlands via the coast in the morning and returned via the Freeway in the afternoon. Funny ride home, completely zoned out. Not sure that is smart.
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