The Official June "Ride Lot's Cycling Challenge" Sign-up Thread (Page 6)

Sorry, picked up your run total. Told you, I thought you were setting a run goal.

Bear, looks perfect with one exception - I'm not on the list. 155 miles, $20. THANKS!

Didn't see where you signed up.

Posted 2005-06-06 9:40 AM (#169341 - in reply to #168648)

:-)

Ladies,

I am in for what it is worth.  I have IMCDA at the end of the month so there is a sure 112. : )  I have 64 already so lets see... since I am tapering lets go with 300 miles and $20.  I may have to borrow a bike as I am shipping mine on the 17th.. Hmm.  Lets ride!

Oh, here we go again with the sideways remarks about pledges.

For your edification, Team Gear Goddesses statistics:

Team Testybones:

What is skewing these numbers is the fact that SIX Team Testy members have pledged over 400 miles to our TWO Goddesses who pledged over 400. As you can see, the most frequently occurring value (pledge) for BOTH teams is 150 miles. I admire the fortitude of all BTers who can pedal 400+ miles in a month, but let's not cast aspersions on the Beginning cyclists who cannot (that's why Ron put the B in BT.com).

This is about setting goals and reaching for them. It's not about who can pedal further. That would be an altogether different kind of challenge. Goals level the playing field for newbie and hardcore cyclists, alike.

Go get'em girl!   I agree, not everyone can run a 6 min/mile pace and not everyone is training for an Iron distance this year.  Goals keep you motivated and on target and the challenge shouldn't be used to distract anyone from their individual goal of achieving their best.  'nuff said'.

Mike, there was alot of uncalled for muttering about 'sandbagging' during the Swim Challenge. Unsportsmanlike and a red herring argument (diversion from their lack of goal attainment). 

Thought I'd nip it in the bud before this one gained any traction. Nothing personal, Sweetpea.

Asking questions is good. Sometimes I overanswer them a bit too powerfully. It's the INTJ in me.

If it's not too late and I am eligible, I'd love to play with you guys.  I just lost my job so I have lots of time to train!!!  I only logged 20 miles last month but actually rode about 40 (started loggin late in the month).  I would like to pledge $20 and 60 miles.  I have my first race this weekend but I should still be able to do it.

How could I possibly say 'no' to someone with such a great avatar?

Exemption granted.

Sorry, no Gator fans allowed.

Sorry about the job thing, Dave.  Sounds like you have a good attitude about it (still willing to donate to charity when you lose the challenge, etc. - so I bet everything will turn out cool.  Best of luck to you.

Thanks Tania,

You know what they say"things happen for a reason".  It sucked but I am still smilin..mostly!  The smile on my face will only be surpassed by the smile on the face of the person at our charity who receives your check in the mail...Go BONES!!!