Last year I had a goal of 3,000 miles and reached it. This year for the first time I did not want to set a goal but ended up with 2700 miles. I am happy with that.
Last year I had a goal of 3,000 miles and reached it. This year for the first time I did not want to set a goal but ended up with 2700 miles. I am happy with that.
2012 Specialized Amira S-Works
2012 Vita Elite
2011 Specialized Dolce Elite (raffle prize) - Riva Road 155
Ralaigh Tara Mtn Bike
No idea how far I rode in 2010 but had some great rides. At one time I did log all my rides but was beginning to feel like a rat on a treadmill with a quota to fill - I have enough of that at work. So when I put together a tourer/CXer I left the computer off and haven't missed it. It's the bike I ride all the time now, hardly touch the racer.
Actually my riding is more how I used to ride when I was 14 years old: just getting out and exploring. Sometimes I combine it with hiking and swimming, sightseeing etc.
6,354.91 miles for 2010. A friend did over 15,000 miles for 2010, which put my miles into perspective. For 2011 I have some cycling goals that are specific rides, but will focus on total body fitness, so total cycling miles will not be a fitness goal for me other than I will maintain cardio endurance and focus on gaining speed on long climbs. I really enjoy spin class and hope to keep it up during the cycling months. I also am learning more kettlebell routines and want to see how far I can go because the kettlebells are such a physically aerobic total body workout. And I will do more hiking and running.
6,303 road miles with a couple good crashes in there. I find total mileage interesting but it's not the driving factor in my riding this year; my 20-mile each way commute drove the mileage. This year I don't have that commute, so I'm sure my mileage will drop. I hope to just stay fit and healthy and get some other non-bike exercise in for a change.