Resolutions/Goals?
#26
Member
Happy New Year y'all. Don't have any specific resolutions for 2019 except getting more consistent about cycling:
Ride 3 times/week (outdoors), weather permitting.
More interval training to increase speed.
Supplemental training, e.g. weight training at least a couple of times a week.
Hopefully I'll do more of that in 2019 than I did in 2018, but not pressuring myself to do it. Life is too short!
Ride 3 times/week (outdoors), weather permitting.
More interval training to increase speed.
Supplemental training, e.g. weight training at least a couple of times a week.
Hopefully I'll do more of that in 2019 than I did in 2018, but not pressuring myself to do it. Life is too short!
#27
Senior Member
If life allows me; I hope to have more miles on the bike and more miles on the feet with my wife. Got in a nice walk with the wife yesterday and nice ride today so I'll call it a good year as of today. Happy New Year and may your resolutions/goals work out.
#28
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Bay Area CA
Posts: 66
Bikes: 2011 Rivendell Sam Hillborne, 2016 Brompton M6R, 2017 Ritchey Timberwolf
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 14 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 2 Times
in
2 Posts
I hope to put more miles on the bike than the car. If I can keep bike above 4000 and the car below, I’ll consider that a successful year.
Happy New Year everyone.
john
Happy New Year everyone.
john
#29
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Portland, OR
Posts: 12,906
Bikes: (2) ti TiCycles, 2007 w/ triple and 2011 fixed, 1979 Peter Mooney, ~1983 Trek 420 now fixed and ~1973 Raleigh Carlton Competition gravel grinder
Mentioned: 129 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 4806 Post(s)
Liked 3,931 Times
in
2,556 Posts
My goals are two. To ride RondePDX in March (~7000' in 50 miles, all very close to my house, but some stretches very steep) and probably, ride the crazy gravel 5-day ride in the Cascades in June. (I've to scope out the camping amenities. I'll be 66 then. There are some things I have done in my younger days that I will not do now.
I'll have to look into RAMROD. I'll be building that kind of fitness. And Cycle Oregon - if the route interests me. Crater Lake - I'm on. Especially the North Entrance.
Ben
I'll have to look into RAMROD. I'll be building that kind of fitness. And Cycle Oregon - if the route interests me. Crater Lake - I'm on. Especially the North Entrance.
Ben
#30
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Alpharetta, GA
Posts: 15,280
Bikes: Nashbar Road
Mentioned: 71 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2934 Post(s)
Liked 341 Times
in
228 Posts
Just my one usual goal: to do well on a particular event ride. The past few years, it's been RAMROD, 154 miles and 10,000'. Having one concrete goal rather than fuzzy goals is essential for me. Not a Resolution, just an ordinary goal. We always laugh to see the gym fill up with newbies for January and maybe part of February. Then we're back to the regulars again. Keeps the gym in business, though.
#31
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 4,530
Mentioned: 34 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2112 Post(s)
Liked 663 Times
in
443 Posts
Exception. New Year’s 2017, what with realDonald’s tweets for the past couple of years, hard to tell who are the “regulars”....
-mr. bill
#33
☢
For example, I want to achieve a 10% BF ratio by July. Or not just I want to start a running, but say I want to start running 1 mi/wk by March, and be up to 3 mi/wk by summer. Now I'm a lot closer to something I can measure; and a clear and present plan to achieving my resolution...or goal if that's a more comfortable word for you.
Thing is, if you come back and I haven't made my goal by June, I still have another 6 months left to make myself honest.
We always laugh to see the gym fill up with newbies for January and maybe part of February. Then we're back to the regulars again. Keeps the gym in business, though.
#34
I think I know nothing.
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: NE PA
Posts: 709
Mentioned: 6 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 233 Post(s)
Liked 290 Times
in
204 Posts
I'm a goal setter for sure.
2019 Metric Century.
Here I am 60 years old. I'm not in terrible shape or even the slightest bit over weight but I'm certainly out of shape. For many years I did fun bike rides and usually did four or 5 half or metric centuries a year. That was a long time ago, the last time I did any serious riding was 25 years ago. I do want to lose about 10 pounds but better yet just tone up a bit.
I have a classic steel road and a entry level mountain. Where I live we have all kinds of trails from epic single track to rail trails. Road biking is a bit of a challenge because it's hilly, 3 miles in my neighborhood is about it but I have noticed it getting a little easier??? I took my road bike completely apart, replaced the bearings, new seat, brakes, new cables and rubber. Most of the bike is as purchased in 1986.
So I have all of my gear and accessories set to go even have a smart watch now I need to get going. Out of excuses. Starting now I'm going to use an indoor exercise bike and when the weather allows some short rides. By April 1 I want to be in the saddle 4 days/week and by May 15 on the road ramping up to ride a metric century end of July. That is my goal for the year a metric by July 28. What I want to do is not simply complete the ride, I want to bomb it.
2019 Metric Century.
Here I am 60 years old. I'm not in terrible shape or even the slightest bit over weight but I'm certainly out of shape. For many years I did fun bike rides and usually did four or 5 half or metric centuries a year. That was a long time ago, the last time I did any serious riding was 25 years ago. I do want to lose about 10 pounds but better yet just tone up a bit.
I have a classic steel road and a entry level mountain. Where I live we have all kinds of trails from epic single track to rail trails. Road biking is a bit of a challenge because it's hilly, 3 miles in my neighborhood is about it but I have noticed it getting a little easier??? I took my road bike completely apart, replaced the bearings, new seat, brakes, new cables and rubber. Most of the bike is as purchased in 1986.
So I have all of my gear and accessories set to go even have a smart watch now I need to get going. Out of excuses. Starting now I'm going to use an indoor exercise bike and when the weather allows some short rides. By April 1 I want to be in the saddle 4 days/week and by May 15 on the road ramping up to ride a metric century end of July. That is my goal for the year a metric by July 28. What I want to do is not simply complete the ride, I want to bomb it.
#36
Senior Member
Sign up for Tour de Tahoe in September. Seventy two miles around the lake. I've spent plenty of time riding the north shore but never the full loop. The event comes during busy work period so always vacationed in July. Different this time? I'll be retired!
__________________
[insert clever quote here]
[insert clever quote here]
#37
☢
#39
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Sacramento, California, USA
Posts: 40,865
Bikes: Specialized Tarmac, Canyon Exceed, Specialized Transition, Ellsworth Roots, Ridley Excalibur
Mentioned: 68 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2952 Post(s)
Liked 3,106 Times
in
1,417 Posts
Awesome! I've ridden around the lake a few times. Once on the TDT and then a few other times solo. It was a very well run event when I did it.
#40
Senior Member
I'd like to find a riding club to join that fits my riding style or find a riding partner or two.
#41
☢
You're mincing words. Yes, even the laziest bum on the side of the road that lives day to day and never lifts a finger to improve himself will move forward along with the rest of society. However, that's not what we're taking about here. Rather, individual expectations and achievements. Everyone (however you care to make them) needs goals and plans to accomplish that.
#42
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Lebanon (Liberty Hill), CT
Posts: 8,473
Bikes: CAAD 12, MASI Gran Criterium S, Colnago World Cup CX & Guru steel
Mentioned: 6 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1743 Post(s)
Liked 1,281 Times
in
740 Posts
You're mincing words. Yes, even the laziest bum on the side of the road that lives day to day and never lifts a finger to improve himself will move forward along with the rest of society. However, that's not what we're taking about here. Rather, individual expectations and achievements. Everyone (however you care to make them) needs goals and plans to accomplish that.
#43
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Salt Lake City, UT (Formerly Los Angeles, CA)
Posts: 1,145
Bikes: 2008 Cannondale Synapse -- 2014 Cannondale Quick CX
Mentioned: 5 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 212 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 83 Times
in
54 Posts
Maintain my 2018 weight loss of 37 pounds. Possibly get to an even 40, but if I don't, that's ok too. Continue going to the gym four times a week unti it is warm enough to ride outdoors Then ride four times a week and layer weight workouts in two times (continuing what I started doing in the Fall).
Hit 4000 miles, versus 3000 in 2018. Climb Little Cottonwood Canyon or Big Cottonwood Canyon once every two weeks or more frequently, once the snow is gone. Do at least one century on the spring and one in the fall.
Hit 4000 miles, versus 3000 in 2018. Climb Little Cottonwood Canyon or Big Cottonwood Canyon once every two weeks or more frequently, once the snow is gone. Do at least one century on the spring and one in the fall.
#44
☢
To be indirect.
An analogy, not meant to be taken literally.
I was under the impression we had already come to a consensus on your potential? See previous post.
I'm stating my perspective. No one said anything about a lazy bum who doesn't care to move forward. We are talking about setting goals.
I plan to go out without set goals and enjoy my ride. I guarantee you that without setting goals I will be stronger/faster/smoother in September than I will be in April. You don't have to set a goal to improve. Sometimes improvement, however one decides to define that term, happens as a result of participation.
#45
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Atlantic Beach Florida
Posts: 1,946
Mentioned: 18 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 3777 Post(s)
Liked 1,047 Times
in
791 Posts
I'm resolved to age well...
Long article, but a good read...
https://cosmosmagazine.com/biology/m...ow-to-age-well
Long article, but a good read...
https://cosmosmagazine.com/biology/m...ow-to-age-well
#46
☢
Well you missed the cliffs? Allow me:
This is a look into research that supports caloric restrictions and suggest exercise additionally, may slowdown the signs of aging.
Voisin tells me that calorie restriction can produce an epigenetic “signature” or biological age younger than a person’s chronological age. It is much less clear, she says, whether exercise could have a similar effect.
This is a look into research that supports caloric restrictions and suggest exercise additionally, may slowdown the signs of aging.
Voisin tells me that calorie restriction can produce an epigenetic “signature” or biological age younger than a person’s chronological age. It is much less clear, she says, whether exercise could have a similar effect.
#47
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Atlantic Beach Florida
Posts: 1,946
Mentioned: 18 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 3777 Post(s)
Liked 1,047 Times
in
791 Posts
Well you missed the cliffs? Allow me:
This is a look into research that supports caloric restrictions and suggest exercise additionally, may slowdown the signs of aging.
Voisin tells me that calorie restriction can produce an epigenetic “signature” or biological age younger than a person’s chronological age. It is much less clear, she says, whether exercise could have a similar effect.
This is a look into research that supports caloric restrictions and suggest exercise additionally, may slowdown the signs of aging.
Voisin tells me that calorie restriction can produce an epigenetic “signature” or biological age younger than a person’s chronological age. It is much less clear, she says, whether exercise could have a similar effect.
After my hike, I started looking into this issue and, again, long story short, I am now convinced more than ever that we Westerners eat way too much food. Everyone hears that about eating way too much food, but it's one thing to hear about it and another to experience it. I now am very conscious of not eating too much and at times I do very long rides and such on an empty stomach.
However, with that said, I see weightlifting and other exercises very important for us ageing folks, simply because if we don't we will lose muscle mass, no matter how good our diet is we will lose it, if we don't use it. You can eat all the quality protein in the world, but if you're not exercising your muscles, they will get weaker and weaker, until you have a fall or some other negative effect of an ageing body.
BTW, here's a great article on exercising on an empty stomach
https://www.triathlete.com/2014/06/n...-machine_31034
Fat is an almost unlimited resource, but it comes with two problems: The human brain is a sugar lover, and the rate at which fat is burned for fuel is too slow to support a hard, fast Ironman effort. In other words, your body fuels itself with a combination of glycogen and fat (and a little protein), with fat being the source of fuel that lasts but which cannot be tapped quickly enough to keep you moving fast.
#48
Junior Member
I want to lose 15lb and get in decent shape again. If (when) I reach that goal, I'll set another goal that raises the bar further.
#49
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Lebanon (Liberty Hill), CT
Posts: 8,473
Bikes: CAAD 12, MASI Gran Criterium S, Colnago World Cup CX & Guru steel
Mentioned: 6 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1743 Post(s)
Liked 1,281 Times
in
740 Posts
.................. I am now convinced more than ever that we Westerners eat way too much food. Everyone hears that about eating way too much food, but it's one thing to hear about it and another to experience it. I now am very conscious of not eating too much and at times I do very long rides and such on an empty stomach.
However, with that said, I see weightlifting and other exercises very important for us ageing folks, simply because if we don't we will lose muscle mass, no matter how good our diet is we will lose it, if we don't use it. You can eat all the quality protein in the world, but if you're not exercising your muscles, they will get weaker and weaker, until you have a fall or some other negative effect of an ageing body.
BTW, here's a great article on exercising on an empty stomach
https://www.triathlete.com/2014/06/n...-machine_31034
However, with that said, I see weightlifting and other exercises very important for us ageing folks, simply because if we don't we will lose muscle mass, no matter how good our diet is we will lose it, if we don't use it. You can eat all the quality protein in the world, but if you're not exercising your muscles, they will get weaker and weaker, until you have a fall or some other negative effect of an ageing body.
BTW, here's a great article on exercising on an empty stomach
https://www.triathlete.com/2014/06/n...-machine_31034