Quote Originally Posted by staceysue View Post
I remember last year, when I still just had my beach cruiser, I set the goal to ride all the way to the nearest town, 15 miles away. It seemed sooooo far, like nothing I'd ever achieve! Then, I did that and wanted to go further so I set my "ultimate" goal of going to the next town. I thought if I made it 32 miles I would have accomplished my dream. I made it with numb toes and sore wrists and realized I couldn't go any further.

This year, I still only had my beach cruiser and knew I couldn't go as far as I wanted to, so I gave up on cycling until September, when I got the bug again and bought a used road bike. I set the goal to ride it 64 miles - next year. I didn't think there would be any way I'd go that far this year. Then, yesterday, I just got on and started riding. I didn't plan on going more than 20 miles or so. 28 miles in, I felt like I wanted to keep going, gave my hubby a call to see if he'd pick me up when I was finished, and went the whole 64 miles!

I just ride until I don't feel like riding anymore, or until I run out of time, whichever comes first.

Next year I'm hoping I can do 120 miles in two days and some day I want to ride all the way to Niagara Falls (about 650 miles).

I can't go any further until I figure out what's causing my numb toes, though. I'm on to the health forum to ask some questions!
way to go gal, good luck on your 120 miles in two days. Niagara falls, it would be a very Nice and long ride. Keep up with your dream. Riding is FUN. And it made me felt great with every accomplishment. "don't forget to bring a digital cam. with you" since it will be a long ride with awesome surrounding. I hope next time this time, i would be able to ride much longer and accomplish with a 60 miles ride. everyone "let's keep it up"