2013 Riding Goals

[Catrin]

Thanks ladies! It has been an adventure--truly, and we haven't even raced yet! I honestly do appreciate support and encouragement!

Looking forward to following you this year!

[WindingRoad]

My goal this year is balance. I want to emphasize on balancing out my body and training routine.

[Catrin]

My goal this year is balance. I want to emphasize on balancing out my body and training routine.

Me and you, this is so important! I've a couple of significant cycling goals this year, but not at the cost of returning to limited flexibility and mobility due to riding too much. Balance is important for all of us, but as we get older it becomes even more important.

[indysteel]

Me and you, this is so important! I've a couple of significant cycling goals this year, but not at the cost of returning to limited flexibility and mobility due to riding too much. Balance is important for all of us, but as we get older it becomes even more important.

Same here. I think too much riding contributed to a lot of problems with my back body (my glutes and hamstrings), which get underused in flat Central Indiana. Plus, it really did nothing for my core or upper body. Mountain biking is a bit more of a full body workout, but I don't do it enough to rely on it to actually keep me in shape. So, I'm going to try to keep up with my workout classes and weight lifting.

[Giulianna23]

1. Winter Cycling classes (About 4 months 3 times a week. Completed about 2 weeks ago). best decision ever made!.. I have improved soo much!
2. Do The Hilly Hundred and a couple more events
3. Climb in one shot Fox Hill and Centenary Hill ... Did Fox Hill on the first try!... climbed Centenary Hill all the way up yesterday on my third try and I couldnt believe it!...So excited about it!.
4. Conquer before the end of the season the Observatory Hill. (Cat5)
5. Keep attending the weekly rides with the Indiana Cure Chasers JDRF group (Tuesdays Riding Hills : get stronger and better at climbing. This ride covers Fox Hill, Centenary Hill and Observatory Hill.. about 32miles total. And Thursdays Ride of the Rollers to improve speed and fitness 25-35 Miles through Johnson and Morgan Counties).
6. Mountain Bike at least 2 times a week (weather permiting).
7. Attend the Women Mountain Bike Clinic in Brown County.(Already Registered).
8. Go to Brown County Trails once a Month.
9. Lose 25 pounds by the end of the year (hopefully)
10. Commute to work every day if possible. (until winter)

[Giulianna23]

1. Winter Cycling classes (About 4 months 3 times a week. Completed about 2 weeks ago). best decision ever made!.. I have improved soo much!
2. Do The Hilly Hundred and a couple more events
3. Climb in one shot Fox Hill and Centenary Hill ... Did Fox Hill on the first try!... climbed Centenary Hill all the way up yesterday on my third try and I couldnt believe it!...So excited about it!.
4. Conquer before the end of the season the Observatory Hill. (Cat5)
5. Keep attending the weekly rides with the Indiana Cure Chasers JDRF group (Tuesdays Riding Hills : get stronger and better at climbing. This ride covers Fox Hill, Centenary Hill and Observatory Hill.. about 32miles total. And Thursdays Ride of the Rollers to improve speed and fitness 25-35 Miles through Johnson and Morgan Counties).
6. Mountain Bike at least 2 times a week (weather permiting).
7. Attend the Women Mountain Bike Clinic in Brown County.(Already Registered).
8. Go to Brown County Trails once a Month.
9. Lose 25 pounds by the end of the year (hopefully)
10. Commute to work every day if possible. (until winter)

1- Accomplished and getting ready to start again in November
2- Still thinking about the Hilly hundred and already done a few charity rides like Garys rde Hope Ride (where I did my first Century), Beer Ride (in pouring rain ) will be doing the BEars ride this weekend.
3- Accomplished (piece of cake now ..)
4- Accomplished a couple of days ago. Yay!!. can't wait to climb it again
5- Accomplishd - Today is the last official ride of the season. But I will continue riding until weather permits.
6- Failed
7- Accomplished. Had lots of fun
8- Failed
9- Failed Note: didnt lose that much but about 9-10# but gotten way stronger and faster. Still have 2 1/2 months to keep trying to lose the rest.
10- Failed (due to work variable schedule and locations I was forced to drive to work )

[Aromig]

1- Accomplished and getting ready to start again in November
2- Still thinking about the Hilly hundred and already done a few charity rides like Garys rde Hope Ride (where I did my first Century), Beer Ride (in pouring rain ) will be doing the BEars ride this weekend.

Hi Giulianna -- I did the Beer Ride too (trying to decide on the Bear Ride -- I have to be somewhere at noon so I'd have to do a shorter route). I had a lot of fun and I will definitely do it next year again. I live in Columbus so it was fun doing an organized ride and trying a few new roads I'd not explored yet. I always ride around Grandview Lake counterclockwise (because the hills are easier that way) but it was empowering to do it clockwise and succeed! I didn't mind the rain that much since it was at least warm. Since I was within riding distance of home, it was a temptation not to cut the ride short and just go home, though.

I was still thinking about the Hilly Hundred -- but think I'll pass this year and make it a goal next year. I'm not a strong hill climber -- and I think if you put thousands of people walking up the hill in front of me I'm just not going to be comfortable. I'll keep working on it and hope to feel more confident next year!

Amy

[roo4]

Oh, the Hilly Hundred! I rode that one when I was in graduate school. Beautiful ride.