I will make you feel better! I bought my bike two years ago in May. In July I broke my thumb and could not ride because I couldn't hold the handle bars...until October. I live in Michigan and did not try to ride in cold weather. Total miles for that year 600. Last year I bought a mtn bike. Planned to ride across the state on rails to trails in July. BF mom became terminally ill and I helped out, and hung close to home. Less than 300 miles.

Now it is finally fine riding weather. Tomorrow I start really training. I have a 52 mile one day tour in May and in June the PALM (Pedal Across Lower Michigan). I better log some miles or my butt will fall off trying!!!! I can't wait, I am sick of the trainer!