Cycling Every Day For 90 Days Changed My Life!
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- Опубліковано 7 кві 2022
- Cycling Every Day For 90 Days Changed My Life!
I cycled a minimum of 1km every single day for 90 days and it really did change my life!
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"still trying to lose the weight from over Christmas...in 1985"...HILARIOUS! And me too, my friend...me too! And BRAVO for completing this challenge!
Must have been one heck of a Christmas! 😂
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I too laughed out loud at this
Good on you mate. As long as you are riding your bike and having fun the rest doesn’t matter. Too much BS in cycling when it should really just be about feeling free and seeing the landscape around you. The fitness and any other positives are just a bonus! Keep up the good work lad 💪🏼
I've done a daily routine (hour a day during work week, two hours a day weekends) until soreness makes me take a day off. Most importantly, I'm far sharper mentally than I've been in the past (sadly, this is as good as it gets). My boss has bought into my mid morning cycling breaks so all this works out!
Decided to take this challenge starting May 1st - I’m a small female in my sixties, very overweight so will be happy to keep the mileages low! Plan is to measure time on the bike rather than miles or km’s and I’ll set myself a goal of at least half an hour cycling on work days and two hours each weekend day. I think l’ll combine my challenge with an eat healthier campaign and see if I notice the difference at the end of it - thank you for the idea and the inspiration - I’ll update this note beginning of August with my result, thanks again Leonard 😊👍🏻
Good luck with it. My suggestion would be not not have any limits at all. As long as you have ridden a bike, it counts. The problem with setting higher targets is that they can’t always be met for one reason or another and when they aren’t, it makes you feel like you have failed somehow. This challenge is as much about the mind as it is the body.
I took your advice and reduced my goal to 15 mins and an hour each weekend day and did manage to stick to it. I tried to think about more healthy food choices and did lose a stone over the period without punishing myself - I love doughnuts and snacks and all the wrong things, but I cut back on them a bit. I’m going to do a June, July and August 2023 trial again to get things together a bit again! Thanks for all your videos, Leonard, I’m not a proper cyclist but I do get so much from your videos.
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One way to make daily cycling a lot easier is finding daily trips that you would have to do anyway and doing them on the bike :)
Of course that depends a lot on where you live and what your daily routines are, but if it's possible, you might get to 90 days in a row without even trying
Nice one Leonard well done,
Last year I pushed myself and rode 365 days of the year admittedly some on zwift a minimum of 20km and totaled 22600km over the year as you say Leonard anything is achievable if you put your mind to it and you genuinely want to do it. Enjoy your weekend
Recovery is not required if we do 20 km per day for a long time, as a month, trimester, semester or a year ? . Thank you in advance
Don't set limits. At 70 my wife asked was it time to quit? Daughter said, No. It's my dad, he rides bikes. I then did 1171 consecutive days over 47000 miles. Bad crash . Back since September last to daily rides. It keeps me fit in many ways. I started at 5 and love it still
@@MohammedRABAH depends on your overall condition. I've always been active. In my 70s and ride daily 12 to 15 000 miles yearly. It's what your body tolerates. We're all different. Humans are meant to move. I recover with a protein smoothie, walk with my dog and stretches.
Bloody Hell!
Well done
I love this video - life-affirming! It’s inspired me to do a 4th 30km ride this week. I literally would not do this if I hadn’t seen this video.
I dont usually leave comments. However I deeply think this video is inspirational! As you mentioned: the goal is not to lose weight or getting super strong, but to simply fall in love with cycling! The first two come automatically. :)
Also just a minor thought for readers: if you are planning to do this challenge also put in weekly recovery ride days, where you dont push too hard and dont go too far. Otherwise overtraining could become a problem.
Anyhow! I wish you a good recover from your covid symptoms. It takes quite a while as I also experienced. Best wishes from Vienna!
Thank you. You have summed the thoughts behind this challenge very well. The minimum 1km rides are basically the recovery days if you need them.
Well done Leonard, especially for not giving up even when you didn't feel well. Inspirational stuff.
I had started bicycle commuting, and even though it is a short to and fro of 3.5km each way, I could already feel a fitness improvement (which I test by climbing stairs). Don't worry about how little you might be cycling as long as you're moving those hips, knees and ankles, keeping yourself balanced, you're much better off.
Agreed. Even though my commute was 3.8km each way, I noticed a big improvement in a number of physical markers - especially lung function and stair climbing.
Good work Leonard ! That’s a clear success and a motivation for us, I mean unfitted cyclists. Maybe I’ll take the challenge one day. Today ( sorry it’s my turn now ) I completed a 100 km ride, which I’m very proud. Need to cycle more ! Thanks again for your videos, Leonard.
'Christmas 1985' .... funny line Leonard 🤣
Good on you Leonard. Cycling is one of the best treats you can give your body and mind. Never mind what people in fancy cars overtaking you think, your better of. Your weightloss however is induced from eating healthy fats veggies and leaving sugar ( bread pasta's cereal etc). It worked for me at least, im 60 and i wish i knew this 20 years ago.
congrats Leonard !!! love your scenic rides & outstanding photography skills
Super wholesome video Leonard, and super inspiring. Good job mate!! Looking forward to the 180-day update.
Loved the line "Still trying to lose the Christmas weight..... from 1985" Inspirational set of videos, I am off, out on my bike... Enjoying your videos.
Well done Len 👏 that has inspired alot of people! That has reminded me that there is no excuse not to commit to cycling! Keep up the good work buddy 👍
Wow. Congrats on the perseverance , especially in a period where you were so sick . You should be proud. I took the same challenge …..I got to Florida last week in December and driving home to New England Sunday morning. I am right at 100 days and logged 3113 miles riding every day this entire winter in south Florida on my Catrike 700. One more day to ride then 2-3 days driving 1550 miles home. I can’t believe I did it but the weather here was perfect and warm but windy. And of course there is zero elevation change or climbing here so it’s quite easy. Just have to watch out for all of the iguanas on the trails. Well done for you sir. Keep plugging along!
Well done Leonard - you’ve inspired me to up my game. I try to get out on the bike 3 times a week. Twice a week with a club where we ride 30-60miles. And once a week solo 10-20 miles. I must say it takes a lot more motivation to get out on the solo rides, but now the good weather is coming, there should be less excuses.
Way to go (and keep going), Leonard! I loved your video. I committed to ride at least 30 minutes per day and your story gave me inspiration. It's not always about weight ... it's also about fresh air, "me" time, and accomplishing a goal. Thanks for sharing your success!
Great that you did that.
Really, it is not easy at all when it comes to remaining commited to a challenge like this.
Great job, Sir 👍👍
Well Done! We participate in 30 days of biking which is a challenge to ride every day in April. What I have found is that if I get out for just a short ride, it frequently turns into a long ride. These challenges are a great way for the first pedal strokes of the ride to happen and then the fun takes over 🙂
Congratulations, great to see you inspire others as well.
This is the kind of stories people need to see more often.
140 kg day 21 of the 90 days challenge... Thanks for all your great videos... Every day is for me a challenge but I love it. I let you know wen I complete the challenge. Greatings from the Netherlands René.
Nicely done Leonard! Awesome commitment to see the challenge through despite setbacks.
Best video yet , the biggest challenge is beating the slob within for most of us . Crazy how our mind works we never (?) regret doing exercise yet we often beat ourselves up for making an excuse for not going out. Well done especially the sessions when you weren't well. By now I think you've created a solid habit of riding which helps . Good luck.
I think I appreciate the time and trouble you take making your video; had to watch it in it’s entirety, keep up the good works.
Great job! Keep going. I cycle everyday, to work and for leisure. I honestly can’t remember a day I didn’t ride. It helps having 3 bikes (MTB, road and gravel) changing up routes, paved and off road, seeing different scenery. It’s also helped with my back pain another reason to hop on the bike. 🤘🏻
Well done! I'm actually doing the same, not specifically cycling only, but an activity of a certain "level". So I reached 73 activities until April 1st...and then the C-Virus kicked in...but starting now again.
PS: weight loss is not a priority. I'm still over 120kg but having fun on the bike is so much more than just losing weight 🤗🚴👍
Well done Leonard. Here’s to the next 90 days in much better weather.
great job, congratulations. Also excellent getting up a hill like that and not having to get off, i still have a few hills around me (i'm surrounded) where i have to stop and this year the challenge is get up most of them without having to stop for a breather. Drew.
I think it's so great that you are out enjoying nature and feeling good about yourself. I bet you see things you have never seen driving a car. cycling is really one of man's best inventions, ever. cycling is such a wholesome beautiful way to enjoy life.
I am sure that you probably inspired many other people to just try. great job!!!
Well done Leonard! As a long time runner, I've started to cycle alternate days to take the stress off my joints. Now I currently try and run 6 -10 miles one day and cycle 15 -20 miles the next. Will try a few longer rides at weekends when the weather improves. ps 1985 must have been one hell of a Xmas! lol 👍
Went out on the bike today…….first trip of the season……beautiful day…clear blue sky…..perfect temp. ……happy….happy me. Enjoyed your episode Mr. Lee ….congrats on the challenge…..all excellent stuff…thank you..
Good for you Brother! I haven't taken care of myself and because of it, I’m dealing with congestive heart failure and kidney failure attributed to my diabetes. Self-inflicted and self-correcting so I have taken up cycling as an easier and more fun way to get out and exercise. I’m enjoying my rides and my body is adjusting slowly as I increase the distances. I had to get a cargo ebike to get started and just bought a gravel bike that I’ll start using when my conditioning improves and my weight drops. I’ll be able to buy one of your T Shirts after I get a size smaller.
Never achieved anything like that myself ! So well done !
Very inspirational ! Bravo ! Fitness is a strange thing it sneaks up on you and then you are the man - then evaporates mysteriously !
Thanks for the video - I am now out on my bike!
Ace vid,. Great gear too! Love the colour combo with the hat, glasses and cycling top! 👍🏻😎
i love the variety of landscapes available to leonard for his rides...its a great mix of urban and countryside
The UK is good like that and tbh most of western Europe has the relationship big town to country relatively close by. It's something I miss about living in England.
@@glennoc8585 I live in Eastern Canada and between the snow, the high winds and driving rain and the cold, cold weather, we can ride outdoors for maybe 6 months of the year, 7 if you're brave. I'd love to live someplace where riding 10 months of the year is possible.
@@jimmason8502 I live in South Australia so I can pretty can ride all year apart from some very hot days. I was originally from England and when I was a boy the weather was colder that it is today. Canada has the snow sports I suppose.
Leonard, these videos are great. You are contributing much to the cycling community, even here in the USA. Thank you.
Well done on overcoming the unforeseen obstacles Leonard 👍🏼
I love your sense of humar- great video content. Thank You so much Leonard. Keep up the good work and Glad you beat covid! Cheers.
Congratulations!! Through thick and thin, you prevailed. Well done.
Well done my friend. I'm putting this thought in my quiver, we all need a reason to get up in the morning / purpose / goal. Thanks!
well done Leonard, great commitment, the 1km 'rule' worked well to keep things going even when you were ill and the storms were blowing, big respect on speltham hill and the climbs you're putting in over in France at the moment, well done.
Thanks Afzal. Looks like you had an epic day on the IOW yourself.
@@jollygoodvelo :) it was more of an off-road fun day on the IOW than an epic today...save that for the randonnee !
Great points made. I injured myself and wasn't able to ride through the winter. It was pretty mild this year too. But I promised myself to do a lot of epic rides this year. I'm determined to do over 3000 miles this year.
Kudos on riding 90 days straight. Max number of continuous days I've riden is 6 day. Great effort and truly inspirational.
I love your analogy of" that slob is back"...the key to getting rid of our "SLOB" is consistency. You mate are an inspiration to all us "Slobs" and their inner issues of beating that slob!
Congrats !! Nice work, very impressive Leo! I'm at 100+ a/f , im hoping it'll make a difference riding , upwards and onwards!
I admire your commitment, especially alone without a riding partner to help motivate you!
Awesome stuff love the humour. For any new riders fitness with cycling creeps up on you, you feel you're getting no where then realise you're spinning in a gear that used to destroy your legs. Weight isn't a great indicator where you're building muscle, it'll all come together eventually.
Nice job on finishing the challenge and continuing 🚴🏻♂️💪🏼
I can relate to your statement that when you finish your days ride, you think to yourself that was great, not a problem doing this tomorrow, but when tomorrow comes its a chore to get up and get out that door again. Why is that?
My hat is off to you Len. Don't let the "Old Man" in. Keep up the good work. Maybe I'll see you out there one day. :>)
Do whatever makes you feel good. I cycle very regularly here in Cyprus and love it! I’ve also got a beer belly and that’s because I love beer and I’m not giving that up ..
Keep up the good work mate. You are motivating people 👊👍
Congratulations , awesome effort 👏👏👏👏looking forward to seeing how far you can go. 👍
Fantastic work!
It's been a pleasure following the journey.
Grats on your hill. Thank you for your honesty. You have raised some very good points.
Absolutely brilliant work here mate! Mad respect to you for it.
Watching this video reminded me of my favourite Denzel Washington quote.
'Without commitment, you'll never start. But more importantly, without consistency, you'll never finish'
You've earned yourself a sub and i can't wait to check out the rest of your videos in the future 👌💪
Glad you like the channel and thanks for the sun. Thanks also for the quote; I’ve never heard it before but I’ll be using it a lot from now on!
Well done Leonard for the 90+ days. Keep going, 365 days is certainly very do-able! I'll set you a new target; 555 days!
I started cycling every day when the first lockdown started in March 2020. I was now working from home so this was an excuse/reason to get out of the house once a day, and took the place of my daily commute home from the office. I found I thoroughly enjoyed it and kept going every day without (initially) any thought of cycling a certain number of days. Approaching 100 days though I 'needed' to keep going to get to 100. I then kept going to see how many consecutive days I could get. It helped that - with Covid uncertainties - we didn't go away anythere that would have forced missing a few days. Eventually I reached 555 days before we did go on holiday, and I missed 4 days.
Several points you made in the video ring true with me. Particularly that I may sometimes go out grudgingly (particularly in not-so-good weather) but nearly always after the first couple of kms I enjoy the ride, desp[ite the conditions!
Chapeau Leonard .. Good luck on your Vuelta de Isle of Wight.
The simple fact of puting your heart to a bit of stress everyday will make you stronger. Very good idea. Im trying to leave my cars (even the electric) at home and try to make my everyday routine on a bike. Not only it will be good for physical health as it will for mental health as well and for the wallet too. About your weight, if you feel confortable the way you are keep it as is, if you wish to loose weight its just a matter of what and how much you eat but above all, we all need to feel good with what we are! Keep it up mate!
Very inspirational Leonard. Great work!
Great work mate. Keep it up and thanks for sharing
Main reason I built up a fixed gear bike. Just for short rides, don't have to worry about gearing and I don't have a choice but to keep pedaling. Basically taking away any chance of me making excuses lol.
Good mind set never easy just to get out and about.
Keep going lad
Good edit too
one of the more wholesome videos i ever saw on the playform
congratulations to you
Thanks for a great motivational video. Keep up the good work! Enjoy the sunny weather riding in Britain.
Well done Leonard, inspirational, keep on going!
good on you! I lost 40kg from riding and became a leader within 18 months! I looked like you when starting out so I admire your tenacity!
Nice! That's why I miss my commute in some ways - it was that nudge out the door I needed, whatever the weather. Perhaps I need to set myself a similar challenge...
thanks for the much needed inspiration! Cheers from Australia
I'm not sure why this video was recommended, but I'm glad it was. Very inspirational! Thank you for the reminder of why we cycle. :)
Xmas 1985😂. You sound like such a great bloke. Keep up the good work.
"Christmas 1985." BEST LINE EVER!!! 🤣🤣🤣👏👏👏‼️
Love it! In August I got pretty sick of being bloated and dull. All over. Haha! So I got on a bike. Almost a few thousand miles later, I am in love with cycling! So grateful for it. Now if I could lay off the food!
Nice job buddy! Slow and steady is key...take in all that beautiful countryside!
amaizing mr leonard way to go officially down with the challegue ad now on keep on pushing sir its amaizing the best of lucks you got a new follower cheers from venezuela! keep riding sir
rode thru the Rona, nothing can stop you now mate, ride on!!!
Well done. It keeps your body working as intended. Good for the Body, mind and soul.
My advice would be to incorporate your bike in your daily life.
So, when you go to the supermarket, you use the bike. Preferably several times a week in small chunks.
When you go to your chess club, or whatever club, you use the bike.
You wanne pick up food from a pick-up restaurant ? use the bike
You wanne meet some friends or family, who life reasonably close, use the bike.
You wanne buy a new screw driver? use the bike
Go to work (assuming its not rediculous far away) ? use the bike
Think you get the point
Well done Leonard, your a inspiration to us all 👍
So awesome! Well done, sir! Thanks alot for the inspiration! Always a safe ride!
I am truly impressed with your 90 days challenge especially with covid and flu! I think it is the one kilometr that keep one motivated and should not be changed for more than 5 km :)
such an inspirational video.
Great job.
Ride On!
Congratulations on achieving the 90 days for the challenge. And congratulations getting up at a 16% slope. Very impressive.
Leonard well done on your challenge, you have influenced me. I used to cycle commute to work (16 miles a day 5 days a week). In 2019 I did RideLondon (100) and followed their training program which encouraged days off between efforts; I ignored the days off as I had to get to work. Covid forced me into retirement (June 2020) so I now have to reassess. After nearly 2 years of training runs 2/3 times a week and trips to the shops etc. I am unhappy with my fitness. After your videos, I've decided to ride every day that I can. At the moment I have covid so that has to be on the static bike, nerveless every day I shall ride at least for 20 mins. Many thanks, keep on riding.
The 1km minimum can be used as a rest day.
Thank you for this. I think I will try this starting 1st May. You are very inspiring, Leonard.
Absolutely love positive stories like this, keep it up brother!!!
Well done man keep going!
Great stuff Leonard and well done👍🚲🤗
Rock On brother! This is fantastic stuff
Well done Leonard. Inspirational
Hello from Alabama! I'm inspired by your videos. Thank you sir.
Good for you 👍good to see your very positive outlook . Keep it going
Great effort - i did around 88 days in a row during lockdown.... didnt put any distance limits on it to begin with, only time, at the start 30 minutes, then 45, then an hour.... after that as much as i could handle.
Fair play to you, that was some commitment to not only meet but then even surpass the terms of the challenge. Sounds like Christmas (1985 of course!) was up there with the best of them ;-)
So nice to see a bloke riding a bike that doesn't look like a human toothpick. Bravo and good on you!
Inspiring content. Thank you mate.
So awesome - always challenge yourself b/c you can tackle anything if you set your mind to it!
lovely vid, great landscapes/cycling roads, very good camera work, you would be rad to cycle with
Congratulations on your deterimation and consistency.