I hardly did any long rides last year and my mileage ended up exactly the same as the year before. I did use my hybrid for lots of around town farm stand and errand rides and that made the difference, I think. None of those rides were more than 18 miles. Mostly my rides are between 15 and 35 miles. I did 2 50 milers last year and a few 40, but not many. I do have a goal of doing a few more long ones this year, with the idea of doing the Seacoast Century again, in September. But, it's flat and last time I did it with no special training... no rides over 65 miles before.
Funny, when I stopped logging my miles on BJ and generally relaxing, my riding improved. I want to ride my mountain bike more this year, too and do some running.
Gabriellesca, you got burned out by training with that group who was really focused on speed and racing last time. I've never ridden with people like that, so it's never been an issue for me. I can smell the roses or work on my speed, or do whatever I want. I have found a group who ride at my speed for when I want to ride with a group; otherwise, I don't really care that much.



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