2014 Milage Goals
01-02-14, 02:24 PM
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I understand that weather is a factor for many, but most of us have jobs/lives.
My GF is a mother of 2, works 40 hours a week, rides 12,000 miles a year, and still finds time to do a couple Ironmans most years.
Cycling doesn't take time away from our lives, it's the life we choose to live.
My GF is a mother of 2, works 40 hours a week, rides 12,000 miles a year, and still finds time to do a couple Ironmans most years.
Cycling doesn't take time away from our lives, it's the life we choose to live.
01-02-14, 02:40 PM
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Those are big miles and I say good for her on reaching those goals. Maybe my time management is off a bit because the only way I could do that much riding is to either blow off work, my non-cycling wife, or my six year old kid. Some people have older kids and that makes a difference too.
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01-02-14, 03:25 PM
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Those are big miles and I say good for her on reaching those goals. Maybe my time management is off a bit because the only way I could do that much riding is to either blow off work, my non-cycling wife, or my six year old kid. Some people have older kids and that makes a difference too.
As as for general time management, I use commuting to get miles and time in without making too big of a footprint. Getting up very early on weekends helps too. Finally, working out with a trainer or rollers can help with fitness while you remain available at the house.
Just do what you can. It is supposed to be fun!
01-02-14, 06:09 PM
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Just starting to log miles...had a huge slump this year due to strange work schedule, bad weather, and not much motivation. Hopefully a change of scenery and relocating to Florida(hopefully soon) can turn this around. Hoping for 2,500 this year to start off really riding again
01-02-14, 06:37 PM
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Just starting to log miles...had a huge slump this year due to strange work schedule, bad weather, and not much motivation. Hopefully a change of scenery and relocating to Florida(hopefully soon) can turn this around. Hoping for 2,500 this year to start off really riding again
01-03-14, 09:54 AM
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24.855 miles.
In about 56 minutes.
In about 56 minutes.
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01-03-14, 10:09 AM
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I have specific rides I'm looking forward to. (Solo rides, not group ones, those are boring and can be annoying.) Whatever number it comes to, that's fine with me. A lot of riding, sure, but if it's 4,726 or 5,103 miles, I'll be happy either way.
01-03-14, 10:17 AM
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My goal for the past 4 or 5 years has been 8,000 miles.
I have yet to actually achieve it.
Closest I came was in 2012 when I hit a bit over 7,800. This year I only managed ~5,700 due to injury, travel, & crappy weather (but mostly that damn injury!).
So I think my mileage goal for 2014 is simply going to be "More Than 2013...and Don't Crash!"
I have yet to actually achieve it.
Closest I came was in 2012 when I hit a bit over 7,800. This year I only managed ~5,700 due to injury, travel, & crappy weather (but mostly that damn injury!).
So I think my mileage goal for 2014 is simply going to be "More Than 2013...and Don't Crash!"
01-03-14, 10:49 AM
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I'd like to hit 10k, but 8k is more realistic.
10k is basically 200 miles a week, which isn't hard, but considering you'll have to put in a few 300 miles weeks to cover for sick days and vacations makes it daunting.
The main thing is to keep enjoying it.
10k is basically 200 miles a week, which isn't hard, but considering you'll have to put in a few 300 miles weeks to cover for sick days and vacations makes it daunting.
The main thing is to keep enjoying it.
01-03-14, 04:40 PM
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Your assumption that anyone respects a fred's road miles is impressively delusional.
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01-03-14, 04:41 PM
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That being said, I'd like to get back up over 10K miles for this year, but nobody cares but me, so why am I even bothering to mention this here?
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01-27-14, 08:18 PM
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