My biggest goal next year is the Bicycle Ride Across Tennessee. It will be in northeastern Tennessee and will be a bit (or a lot) more challenging than this year's BRAT. Beyond that, I would like to do the Horsey Hundred again in May, as well as RAIN in July. There's a local century called JAWS that I'd like to do in June, but it will depend on the timing. Last year, it was just a week or two after the Horsey and I just wasn't up to it. Finally, I'm hoping that both my schedule and bank account will allow me to do Shoreline West in Michigan--another weeklong tour like BRAT. Mileagewise, I'd be happy if I equaled the mileage 5k that I did this year. The weather was so dry this summer and that contributed greatly to doing that many miles. I'm not sure if I should count on that again! For reasons beyond cycling, I hope we get adequate rain this year.

My goals for next year have less to do with mileage or specific rides and more about building my confidence. I accommplished a lot this year, but it was always with a lot of handwringing and anxiety. I'd like to continue building my speed and learning how to train and ride effectively. I'm pretty sure that I didn't build in enough recovery time this year, especially after bigger rides. I paid a price for that by the end of the year.

Good luck to all of you in reaching your goals!