Quote Originally Posted by lph View Post
I would like to add that having a mileage goal just for the sake of it doesn't make much sense to me. What I mean is, once you know what kind of bike riding you enjoy and want to do, you can set a mileage goal to give yourself a little extra motivation, but miles are just miles, and don't have much value alone.
I agree. Very well said.

Having a mileage goal can also backfire, and can end up stressing you out.