I didn't set out with any sort of goal, just to ride my bike to work a few times, so I'm a bit amazed to find that I've been roped into riding a century in August and have ridden just over 1,400 miles since spring. I ride mostly for transportation (haven't driven my car since March) but ride recreationally more and more often.

Quote Originally Posted by Cyclesome View Post
My total miles this summer is 500 miles. I thought I was doing well until I read the preceeding posts. WOW! My goal this year is to ride 100O miles and a complete a Century. I ride a hybrid but would love to own a road bike. My average spped on my hybrid is 14 mph. I ride for fun / recreation / fitness. How many miles do you need to put on a hybrid before you earn the right to ride a road bike? Just wondering. Lusting after a road bike.
500 miles *is* a lot, you are right to be impressed with yourself. I asked myself that same question not too long ago (started commuting on my MTB) and decided that the right answer was 1,000. But at 879 I found the right bike at the right price.

I still ride my MTB most places, it's a very practical bike and carries a lot. But when I started riding 50/60 mile loops on it every weekend, I knew that I could expand my range a lot with a road bike, and that I would be able to keep up with group rides without killing myself.

I know what you mean, though. A road bike is a big investment.

Anne