2006 was my first year biking since I was a kid. In 4 months I've built up to a maximum so far of a 40 mile ride, which I did 3 times. In 2007 I want to be able to do 60 mile rides.
DH and I are hoping to do a modest bed&breakfast bike tour from NY through MA, Vt and NH next year, visiting some friends along the way as well. But maybe we'll start with just a NY/MA 4 day tour and see how that goes first.
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11-09-2006, 03:26 PM #1
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11-09-2006, 04:58 PM #2
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I've been looking at the Katy Trail in Missouri as a possible goal for 2007. The little towns are spaced just right to offer accomodations when you want them....and I'm not much into camping, so I really want a nice bed and shower at the end of a day of riding. I'm looking into a couple of 'group rides' that do this trail including Elder Hostel. (Which, by the way, has extensive biking programs all over the world!!!) Ya gotta be 55, though.
Have any of you ever done this trail....or know anyone that has??? I'd be most interested in hearing personal testimonials.
That's one goal. The other is to simply continue to stretch myself in terms of miles and endurance.
Best to all:
Maureen
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11-09-2006, 08:10 PM #3
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I like the way you think, Veronica!
Maureen~ www.stlbiking.com might have some Katy Trail information on it. There's also a message board that might have some people on it that have ridden the trail. I've ridden sections of the Katy Trail~ it's really nice and there are some wineries along it, also!
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11-09-2006, 08:25 PM #4
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200 km brevet.
More hill climbing with the TE climbing gurus (maybe even Diablo....yikes did I just say that).
The most effective way to do it, is to do it.
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11-10-2006, 02:31 AM #5
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Thank you 3 Weight for the link and the suggestions. That's why I love this forum....there is a wealth of knowledge out there and you're all willing and eager to share.
Ride on!
Maureen
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11-10-2006, 03:24 AM #6
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I would very much like to beat al least 1/2 of male competitors on some competition... So they'd hopefully stop saying, "noone expects you to be better, after all you're just a girl" ....
"Life is not measured with the quantity of breaths you take, but with the quantity of moments that took your breath away..."
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11-10-2006, 04:04 AM #7
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We're doing Diablo Sunday.
Originally Posted by Trekhawk
200 km brevet.
More hill climbing with the TE climbing gurus (maybe even Diablo....yikes did I just say that).
V.
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11-10-2006, 05:33 AM #8
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My goals for 2007:
Ride a ton with my dear husband (kind of obvious for those that know me!) and put on at least 2000 miles this next season
Complete 3 sprint tris and one Olympic distance tri
Complete the 100 mile Tour of the Ozarks
Continue to organize "slower social rides" for those interested
Ride a ton more with my husband!
Katy Trail is great, Maureen. They actually sponsor a supported ride. I'll try to find the information after I teach class!
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11-10-2006, 05:53 AM #9
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Lorie~
When is the Tour of the Ozarks? I've heard that's a pretty tough ride. Does it start in Rolla?
Cheers!
Teresa
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11-10-2006, 07:06 AM #10
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One of my goals is to start organizing "slower social rides" how did you go about it? Originally Posted by Pyannyplayer
It's about the journey and being in the moment, not about the destination
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11-09-2006, 04:58 PM #11
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I found myself thinking about this very subject the other day as I was logging some mindless miles on my trainer. Here is a tentative overview of what I'm shooting for in 2007:
Goals for Giro 20 recumbent:
1. 1500 miles
2. 14.7 mph average speed
Goals for Univega Grand Turismo:
1. 3500 miles
2. 15.7 mph average speed
Overal goals:
1. total miles (road + trainer) 5500 miles
2. host at least 10 rides for the club with one being a century
3. complete 4 centuries
4. log a minimum of 2500 miles with the club
I set the following goals for myself for 2006 :
1. 5000 total miles trainer + road (I've logged 5,300 miles thus far)
2. average overal speed of 15.0 mph (overal average speed 15.02/15.66 on DF)
3. 2000 club miles (logged 2305 thus far)
4. complete 4 centuries (have 3 under my belt thus far)
5. host 10 rides for the club (hosted 10 rides and earned a club jersey)Marcie
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11-09-2006, 07:24 PM #12
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One 200K brevet, that's all I ask
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11-09-2006, 07:35 PM #13
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Just to have fun on the bike.
V.
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