Crappy Winter Weather Challenge 2010-2011
BY: wgraves7582 on 2010-10-13 6:50 AM

Well it is that time to break out the tights, gloves, hats, and long sleeve wicking shirts.

I had a ride this morning in 35degree F weather that could have scored me some good points and I thought well better get the thread going.

I will be working on the spreadsheet in the next couple of days.  It will be under the typical BT Challenge Google Doc

Sign In: btchallenge
Password: challengeforum

Will post the link in here once I get it finalized.  You can put your name in and drop by here to update us.

Question is can anyone catch Lenny or Darren this winter??????

Just as a warning you 2 I have a Salsa MukLuk snowbike on order so I plan on getting so major points and might even ride it to Alaska to ensure victory this winter - LOL

RE: Crappy Winter Weather Challenge 2010-2011
BY: mbasta on 2010-10-13 8:09 AM

I'm in! I look forward to being inspired and crushed by those of you who have previous winter training experience.

RE: Crappy Winter Weather Challenge 2010-2011
BY: wgraves7582 on 2010-10-13 12:00 PM

Spreadsheet is up:

https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0An7ZkKfHG1L1dGdWTnptQTVJU3Iyc09PeFVrUktIcHc&hl=en#gid=0

Let me know how this works

Same as all bt challenges for sign in and password

Scoring is on page 2 of the document and also a multiplier at the bottom to just add time and points and it does the math for you and here:

Wind factor 
light winds (5-10 mph) 1 Point  
11-19 mph 2 Points
20+ 4 Points

Temp factors
30-35 .5 points 
25-29 1 Point 
15-24 3 Points 
1-14 5 Points  
0 and below 8 Points  
   
Precipitation  
Drizzle/Light Snow 1 Point  
Medium Rain/Snow 2 Points 
Heavy Rain/Snow 3 Points 
   
Bike Multiplier - 1 point for outdoor ride sub 40 degrees 

Polar Bear Challenge 5 Points 

Suck-o-meter scoring   
   
Time in minutes x (Temp mult+Wind mult+precip mult+ Bike mult)= Suckitude score   

RE: Crappy Winter Weather Challenge 2010-2011
BY: crimefighter2 on 2010-10-13 12:28 PM

I think I'll try this.  When does it start?  We haven't had many cold days yet, but we will.  Snow?  Who knows.  Too bad snow on the ground doesn't count.  I live in the country and not usually first on the priority of being plowed.  (Only house on a dead end road).  They took good care of us when my wife was preggers so I won't complain.

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RE: Crappy Winter Weather Challenge 2010-2011
BY: wgraves7582 on 2010-10-13 12:34 PM



Excellent question - 11/1 - 3/31

RE: Crappy Winter Weather Challenge 2010-2011
BY: mbasta on 2010-10-13 12:36 PM

I love that the polar bear is listed. I have that on my list of 2011 events. Jan 1st at noon the ice gets cut off of Lake Ontario and all the crazy people hop in!

RE: Crappy Winter Weather Challenge 2010-2011
BY: wgraves7582 on 2010-10-13 12:51 PM



If you play it right and last 5 minutes and it is 10 degrees out and snowing - you can get some major points

I am not that crazy!!

RE: Crappy Winter Weather Challenge 2010-2011
BY: mbasta on 2010-10-13 12:55 PM



No more crazy than me I guess... which doesn't provide much defense! How many years have you been doing it for? This is my first year, I've finally given up convincing friends to join me and am doing it alone. Husband will be providing support by standing on the sidelines with my towl and dry clothes.

RE: Crappy Winter Weather Challenge 2010-2011
BY: jszat on 2010-10-13 1:21 PM

i got sidetracked last winter after hoping to return but have nothing but lots of running to do and a new ski mask.  cant wait to start!

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RE: Crappy Winter Weather Challenge 2010-2011
BY: wgraves7582 on 2010-10-13 1:31 PM



Melissa - never done a PB Challenge.  The original challenge had the points so I just keep them there.  I think someone did one last year if I remember correctly!

Enjoy the insanity - I get mine on the snowbike on the trails

RE: Crappy Winter Weather Challenge 2010-2011
BY: Seren on 2010-10-14 5:40 AM

I didn't get as many points as I had hoped for last year.....so you know I am in this year to try and redeem myself!   Cold weather here I come!
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RE: Crappy Winter Weather Challenge 2010-2011
BY: Lumber Dad on 2010-10-14 4:08 PM

Me and Brewer are back for a 3rd year! I have to redeem myself from last year, I think I finished 3rd.
I will be training for a 50K ski race in Feb so I should be outside a lot.
We are already getting some morning temps below 40 so we should be able to get some points come November.

RE: Crappy Winter Weather Challenge 2010-2011
BY: Lumber Dad on 2010-10-14 4:22 PM

Impressive bike miles Bill, you will be the one to watch this year.

RE: Crappy Winter Weather Challenge 2010-2011
BY: cayrip on 2010-10-14 4:29 PM

I fell off the wagon last year and didn't record my cold weather efforts.  I will this year.  Count me in especially since my bike commute grew a lot with my new job.
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RE: Crappy Winter Weather Challenge 2010-2011
BY: mbasta on 2010-10-14 6:40 PM

calculations in metric

(If anyone has concerns about my calculations please let me know.)

Spreadsheet is up:

https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0An7ZkKfHG1L1dGdWTnptQTVJU3Iyc09PeFVrUktIcHc&hl=en#gid=0

Let me know how this works

Same as all bt challenges for sign in and password

Scoring is on page 2 of the document and also a multiplier at the bottom to just add time and points and it does the math for you and here:

Wind factor 
8-17 km/h    1 Point  
18-31 km/h  2 Points
32+ km/h     3 Points

Temp factors
-1 to 2            .5 points 
-4 to -2            1 Point 
-9 to -5             3 Points 
-17 to -10         5 Points  
-18 and below   8 Points  
   
Precipitation  
Drizzle/Light Snow 1 Point  
Medium Rain/Snow 2 Points 
Heavy Rain/Snow 3 Points 
   
Bike Multiplier - 1 point for outdoor ride sub 40 degrees 

Polar Bear Challenge 5 Points 

Suck-o-meter scoring   
   
Time in minutes x (Temp mult+Wind mult+precip mult+ Bike mult)= Suckitude score   

RE: Crappy Winter Weather Challenge 2010-2011
BY: BigDH on 2010-10-15 11:23 AM



oh very nice, thanks for this.
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RE: Crappy Winter Weather Challenge 2010-2011
BY: BigDH on 2010-10-15 11:26 AM

O C, 50 km head winds, rain and sleet and snow. Normal 70 min ride took 90 min. I may have been colder in my life but I don't know when.

You all lucky this challenge doesn't start until November.

Looking forward to it as always.


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RE: Crappy Winter Weather Challenge 2010-2011
BY: charles-goff on 2010-10-15 6:19 PM

I should wish everyone good luck in this, this is my first year and just so everyone knows, I do several PB's during the winter and all of my open water swim training is in Lake Superior. As for bike and run, I live in Sault Ste Marie, MI right on the International Border, I usually ride my Mt Bike during the winter months, and usually have to buy a new one every spring. The wind is almost always blowing an easy 30-40 mph here, and two years ago we had a week of -40 weather, which I foolishly ran in, so good luck guys.

RE: Crappy Winter Weather Challenge 2010-2011
BY: skarl on 2010-10-16 9:52 AM

Looks like we have some real crazies joining the challenge this year   Looking forward to it -- makes winter training more enjoyable.  I picked up a used mtn bike recently so hope to be riding that all winter, as well as trail running and weekend road rides.

How does a snowbike differ from a mtn bike, Bill?
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