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  1. #1
    Join Date
    Jun 2006
    Location
    Newport, RI
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    I never ride 7 days per week because I do need at least one rest day. I try to ride whenever the weather permits, and since I'm a little whimpy, it usually adds up to about 4-5 rides per week. My short rides are about 13 miles, but at this point in the year, most rides are at least 20 miles long.

    When I started riding a few years ago, 8 miles was far. As I got stronger, I added miles. It's been a very gradual progression for me.

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Aug 2007
    Location
    Lexington, SC
    Posts
    24
    NOT ENOUGH!! Now, only once or twice and its only about 4 or 5 miles! I'm aiming for every other day and at least 10 miles. My goal is to be able to ride in a Century race next year. That is, um , after I learn and ride a lot more.
    Fall seven times; stand up eight. - Japanese Prove
    ~CC

  3. #3
    Join Date
    May 2007
    Posts
    317
    I mostly shoot for getting my 30-40 miles in every week. I'm not trying to push mileage past that right now, because I need to get better about doing my weight work and core work. If I put too many "shoulds" on myself, I collapse into a heap and don't do what I need to do to feel good. This is a Bad Plan when the only way to get groceries is by bike

    Also, I'm shopping for a bike that will handle my normal utility riding a bit better, and has "room to grow" into longer distances. I'm not particularly counting test rides as exercise.

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Sep 2006
    Location
    Oslo, Norway
    Posts
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    I commute, and I try to patch in one rest day a week, thinking it'll keep me happier in the long run In other words, if I'm really raring to ride a lot more than my commute, I try to do it on my way home or immediately after getting home.
    Winter riding is much less about badassery and much more about bundle-uppery. - malkin

    1995 Kona Cinder Cone commuterFrankenbike/Selle Italia SLR Lady Gel Flow
    2008 white Nakamura Summit Custom mtb/Terry Falcon X
    2000 Schwinn Fastback Comp road bike/Specialized Jett

  5. #5
    Join Date
    Jun 2006
    Location
    Brisbane, QLD, Australia
    Posts
    529
    6 usually. I commute to work 5 days a week and occassionally I'll ride on a Sunday depending on my mood.

    Saturday I'm generally doing housework or chores so no ride that day!
    @LIGHTSABE*R(::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

    Beginner Triathlete Log

  6. #6
    Join Date
    Jan 2006
    Location
    Massachusetts
    Posts
    2,556
    I usually commute 2-3 times per week, 26 miles round trip. I'll do one or two weekend rides of 15-30 miles if I'm home on the weekend with no other commitments.
    Oil is good, grease is better.

    2007 Peter Mooney w/S&S couplers/Terry Butterfly
    1993 Bridgestone MB-3/Avocet O2 Air 40W
    1980 Columbus Frame with 1970 Campy parts
    1954 Raleigh 3-speed/Brooks B72

  7. #7
    Join Date
    Apr 2006
    Location
    Seattle
    Posts
    8,548
    It depends. up to 5x a week, sometimes only once or twice.
    Mimi Team TE BIANCHISTA
    for six tanks of gas you could have bought a bike.

 

 

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