Cycling goals for 2007

[Hammer]

2007 goals - is it that time already? ? ?
I didn't think I had any goals but once I really thought about it I have alot.

- complete my first sprint triathlon

- complete the 2 tours again that I did this past summer plus add one out of state ride just with friends (looking at the Mickelson trail in SD or Itasca Park in MN)

- start a weekly "slower/shorter" beginner ride for newbies

- start an estrogen driven hammer ride on the same night as the testostoren driven one, this may be the hardest to do - the women I know don't have the same drop everything mentality between getting supper, kids, jobs, laundry etc.

- get stonger and increase overall speed

I haven't set any mileage goals yet.

I'd also like to do the Mickelson Trail. I live in SD, but on the otherside of the state. I don't know if I want to do the full trail in one day (there's an organized ride toward the beginning of the season) or do the 3 day version so that I can enjoy the scenery (organized tour at the end) more. However, I think a two day version would be about perfect too.

Anyway, I started riding at the end of July 05. I got a hybrid then. Last season I got my road bike, but got a late start due to a broken arm. I still managed my first century in an MS150 tour.

I hope to do the Tour de Kota, I realized last year that I'd have to start riding earlier in order to do it comfortably. I will do the MS150 again from Sioux Falls. And if things go REALLY well... maybe I'll try the W.R.A.T.H ride (Weekend Ride Around the Hills: the Rapid City MS150... Though that still seems to be brutal for my rookie legs). We'll see how hilly this year's Tour de Kota is.

I also want to keep running. I'm knocking at 4 miles now. Just under 12 min/miles. Still slow, so I'd like to get a bit better at that just for myself.

[eclectic]

I'd also like to do the Mickelson Trail. I live in SD, but on the otherside of the state. I don't know if I want to do the full trail in one day (there's an organized ride toward the beginning of the season) or do the 3 day version so that I can enjoy the scenery (organized tour at the end) more. However, I think a two day version would be about perfect too.

I hope to do the Tour de Kota,

I also want to keep running. I'm knocking at 4 miles now. Just under 12 min/miles. Still slow, so I'd like to get a bit better at that just for myself.

I was thinking about doing 2 day at least and probably 3 day so we can see the sites and maybe a few side trips

when is the Tour de Kota? i would like to have more info on that (although you still have wind too don't you? - I am in Nodak)

Way to go on the running I am at 2 miles at 10.5 min/mile - hope to be up to 5 miles by next summer AND if all goes well down to a 10 min mile.

[alpinerabbit]

Do a sprint tri;

Do the Stelvio again, and do a >100 km alpine ride.

Manage a century in the flat and 2500 m ascent.

Exceed the 2500 km I did this year.

Manage swimming 1 km and running 20.

[DebW]

1. A charity ride of 2 days or more
2. One century
3. A self-supported tour of 3 days or more

[mimitabby]

2000 miles. More commuting to work. A few more rides on my single bike with the "big kids"

fun..

[madisongrrl]

For 2007

1. Upgrade from sport to expert for mountain bike racing

2. 3000+ miles in the saddle

3. Kick some butt in Cat 3 cyclocross races and pick up a little prize money in every race.

4. Do a few Cat 4 road races and crits...and show the roadies that mountain bikers can represent.

5. A top 30 finish at the Chequamegon 40

6. Not break any bones or get injured

[SheFly]

1. A charity ride of 2 days or more
2. One century
3. A self-supported tour of 3 days or more

Deb - you can accomplish both of your first two goals in one weekend! Come on out and do the Great Mass Getaway in June. There is a century option on Day 1, then we stay at Mass Maritime overnight, and then 75 the second day... This is a GREAT event, and I will be doing my 5th this year.

SheFly

[Pip72]

Hi all

In 2007 I would like to continue to be confident about cycling on my own and to remember that I started cycling on my own when I was a teenager and that I can do it again.

However, today I was cycling and suddenly had the crazy idea to do a long-distance sponsored cycle ride to raise money for a few charities that are important to me, to raise awareness of the sustainable transport charity that I work for and to arrive in London in time for the Tour de France to exorcise a few demons.

The last time I did a sponsored bike ride I set myself the challenge of riding 280 miles by commuting to work in the month of Feb (a cold and dark month). With 8 miles to go and a week ahead of schedule, I came off my bike and ended up in hospital. however, it worked in my favour - I got more sponsorship because people felt sorry for me...

So, I am going to give a big sponsored ride some serious thought.

Here's to independence in whatever guise it might take.



P
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[bambu101]

As a recent “returnee” to cycling after approximately 30 years, my goals for 2007 are much more modest than most of you. I think it is great idea to set specific goals that are measurable and attainable. In the next couple of years, I hope to be able to put something in like- finish a century, etc. Reading everyone else’s goals gives me hope- the women of TE are truly inspiring!

1. Buy a road bike (have a Terry hybrid now)
2. Attend a skills/training class or camp to improve
my cycling and bike maintenance skills
3. Finish a metric century
4. Join a local bike club
5. Make it all the way up the Maple Corner Farm hill
without walking- (my personal nemesis)
6. Lose 20 pounds (I guess that is not a cycling goal,
but it sure would help with goal #5)
7. Most important- Have fun!!!!!!!

[Susan126]

After a year off because of surgery (December 2005 had the surgery) I am trying hard to get back into my pre-surgery fitness. Actually I did begin riding both my mountain and road bikes the end of August but not like before.

But here are the goals I have set for myself:

1. A lot more mountain biking this winter
2. Serious road training beginning the end of February first of March for the
STP (Yep, my daughter and I have decided to ride the 2007 STP!)
3. Participate in my mountain bike club's annual 4 hours of adrenalin in April
4. Start leading rides again (for my mountain bike and road bike clubs)
5. Ride the classics this spring to help me get in shape and they are:
a. Daffodil Classic in Orting in April
b. Historical Lewis County Bicycle Ride in Chehalis in May
c. Apple Century Bicycle Ride in Wenatchee in June
d. And the STP in July!

Sue

[maillotpois]

Now that it actually is 2007, anyone else want to get their goals out there?

[Hammer]

I was thinking about doing 2 day at least and probably 3 day so we can see the sites and maybe a few side trips

when is the Tour de Kota? i would like to have more info on that (although you still have wind too don't you? - I am in Nodak)

Way to go on the running I am at 2 miles at 10.5 min/mile - hope to be up to 5 miles by next summer AND if all goes well down to a 10 min mile.

Well, the last couple years The TDK has been at the beginning of June. They haven't released the info yet. Yes, there is still wind. I don't think a person can really avoid that. I haven't done the ride yet, I've had friends that have. I think the key is to find a group that you can draft with.

Here's the website to watch: http://www.argusleaderbiketour.com/

[eclectic]

Well, the last couple years The TDK has been at the beginning of June. They haven't released the info yet. Yes, there is still wind. I don't think a person can really avoid that. I haven't done the ride yet, I've had friends that have. I think the key is to find a group that you can draft with.

Here's the website to watch: http://www.argusleaderbiketour.com/

WOW the beginning of June that doesn't give much seat time before hand especially if we have a late spring. guess I'll have to make sure i stay on the trainer if I decided to do that.

Candisc discourages pacelines but hey those two days that were 30 mph+ headwinds everyone would have died had it not been for drafting. It was hard for the person pulling to stay out front for more than 1 mile.

Thanks for the web site - I'll have to keep this in mind and see if it works out

[Hammer]

WOW the beginning of June that doesn't give much seat time before hand especially if we have a late spring. guess I'll have to make sure i stay on the trainer if I decided to do that.

Candisc discourages pacelines but hey those two days that were 30 mph+ headwinds everyone would have died had it not been for drafting. It was hard for the person pulling to stay out front for more than 1 mile.

Thanks for the web site - I'll have to keep this in mind and see if it works out

We have cycling classes through the University PhyEd program... So I've been doing that this fall. It's sort of hard for me to do it in the Spring, work keeps me away for much of Jan. and Feb. But, I'll try doing it next semester too.

Pacelines make me nervous too. And actually, now that you mention it, I have read that the Tour de Kota discourages them too. However, I've done other rides with people and followed behind them. They're people that I knew, plus a couple others... It seems generally that groups stick together and pick up a couple others occasionally. We're not talking 20 people... maybe 6 - 10 maybe? At most? Though a small crash happened during the MS150, I wasn't a part of it. Everybody ended up being ok... one person trashed their bike though.

[Haudlady]

My goals are pretty small compared to all this. Continue riding with the club and try to do at least 1500 miles by the end of 2007.

My 2007 cycling goals are pretty simple (and, like mlove, pretty modest in comparison to some of you ladies!):

~Commute a bare minimum of 6x/month April-October~
~Ride a half-century at least twice~
~Ride 1500 road miles in 2007~
~Enjoy my bike!~