Distance Challenge - Runners vs Cyclists

[cowboy]

Bluegoose alerted me to the thread.... I'd seen Beezle's original post, didn't like the ratios, so I didn't bother reading more recent posts. As I mentioned to bluegoose in my reply to him, a lunchtime mtn bike ride for me of about 8-12 miles is energy-equivalent to a 25-30 mile road ride, based on the type of riding and routes I do. The time to do each is roughly equivalent, too. So to get credit for only 12 miles of road riding when I do an 8-mile mtn ride just didn't interest me. Gotta get full credit, baby.

Still... if all we're doing is reporting mileage (and the type of mileage), I guess I could do that and let the chips fall where they may.

My vote was 2:1 for mountain bike, especially on a trail surface, but I got out-voted in the poll. I didn't push too hard, but maybe I should have lobbied a little harder.

[beelzebabette]

My vote was 2:1 for mountain bike, especially on a trail surface, but I got out-voted in the poll. I didn't push too hard, but maybe I should have lobbied a little harder.

Blame me. I didn't really put much thought into how hard it is to climb a trail on a 50-lb bike since I only ride on the road. I should have paid better attention.

mtnbiker, I've added you to the list.

[PaloAltoCougar]

As Creek suggested, I'm down with the cyclists. I haven't been on a bike in over two weeks, and my daily regimen has consisted of eating bangers and mash, along with following my wife around to various scenes from Pride and Prejudice. We'll be home tomorrow and will commence a crash rehab program so we can keep up with others at the Tour de Tahoe.

[scall]

I'm in too.

Count me in with the cyclists.

So how about a few more details on what we are supposed to do to report our numbers and how often we should report.

[SteelBlue]

Done, but I have to admit I'm crushed the man with a Lemond avatar thinks of himself as a runner first and cyclist second.

It's a function of time for me. I enjoy cycling much more than I do running. But my life as it is currently set-up is not conducive to cycling. So, I do the best with what I have. Since I have St. George coming up I'll be running A LOT over the next 2 1/2 months.

[SteelBlue]

Count me in with the cyclists.

So how about a few more details on what we are supposed to do to report our numbers and how often we should report.

This is like some bizarre scene in a movie where a character you've never seen starts talking like he's been there all along and you're sitting there asking yourself "do I know this guy?"

Oh, and welcome scall.

[beelzebabette]

It's a function of time for me. I enjoy cycling much more than I do running. But my life as it is currently set-up is not conducive to cycling. So, I do the best with what I have. Since I have St. George coming up I'll be running A LOT over the next 2 1/2 months.

You do realize rule #3 says you can participate in any activity you want (swim/bike/run). You just have to choose a team.

I'm not trying to get you to change your mind. I just want to make sure you're not choosing running only because that's what you expect to spend more time doing over the course of the competition. You can be in either group and still train for your marathon.

[beelzebabette]

Count me in with the cyclists.

So how about a few more details on what we are supposed to do to report our numbers and how often we should report.

Great. I'll get the google spreadsheet up tonight or tomorrow morning and have a formal kickoff announcement clarifying the rules.

[scall]

This is like some bizarre scene in a movie where a character you've never seen starts talking like he's been there all along and you're sitting there asking yourself "do I know this guy?"

Oh, and welcome scall.

Sorry about that, l've lurked over here for a few months. A few of the regulars here know me from Cougarboard. BBB asked me to join up with the cyclists to try and even out the teams. Since I ride in the mornings and this will motivate me to get back on track after taking a week off I figured I'd join in.

[mtnbiker]

So, if the cyclist team is hurting for members, can I count my wife's miles? I sometimes read her some of the more humorous posts (like the recent fast & testimony thread), so she's kind of a lurker's lurker.

[BigPiney]

I'll go on whichever team will take me. Or which team makes it the most even.

So let me get this straight. If I am on the runners team. I can still cycle and count those miles? or can I only count running miles. I am a better runner than cyclist, but I count on doing a lot more cycling miles in teh near future, so I am unclear as to which direction to choose.

Oh and JL may be at hte same conference as me in San diego, so if I see him, I'll ask him.

[bluegoose]

I'll go on whichever team will take me. Or which team makes it the most even.

So let me get this straight. If I am on the runners team. I can still cycle and count those miles? or can I only count running miles. I am a better runner than cyclist, but I count on doing a lot more cycling miles in teh near future, so I am unclear as to which direction to choose.

Oh and JL may be at hte same conference as me in San diego, so if I see him, I'll ask him.

The way I understand it, you just pick your team based on which sport you prefer or want to be a part of. Points or miles can accumulate from either activity.

IOW, if you're on the cycling team, you can still count your running miles to the team total.

[Teenage Dirtbag]

You do realize rule #3 says you can participate in any activity you want (swim/bike/run). You just have to choose a team.

I'm not trying to get you to change your mind. I just want to make sure you're not choosing running only because that's what you expect to spend more time doing over the course of the competition. You can be in either group and still train for your marathon.

Dear babette: stop tampering with our team. TIA.

[creekster]

It's a function of time for me. I enjoy cycling much more than I do running. But my life as it is currently set-up is not conducive to cycling. So, I do the best with what I have. Since I have St. George coming up I'll be running A LOT over the next 2 1/2 months.

That ius UNACCAEPTABLE. Theonly reason I ma even invovled here at all, as you well know, is becasue you suggested I hang out on cougarguard years ago to talk about cycling. ANd now THIS?!? You stab mne in the back?!? Go ahread and run, but you need to identify wiht the cyclists, my firend. You ARE a cyclist. It is entirely unacceptable that you would not be with us.

BBB, ignore what he said and put him with the cyclists.

[creekster]

I have to go to ameeting, ubt someone contact pellegrino and see if he wants in. As a cyclist,of course.