What are your cycling goals this season?
05-14-06, 12:07 AM
#26
Senior Member
Umm...
30 mph Max Speed on flats
20 mph average over 20 miles
Climb my local secret death climb
I'm actually fairly close on the first two, the climbs I'm still way off.
30 mph Max Speed on flats
20 mph average over 20 miles
Climb my local secret death climb
I'm actually fairly close on the first two, the climbs I'm still way off.
05-14-06, 12:34 AM
#27
Thor's dad
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Oz
Posts: 581
Bikes: 2006 Trek 5200, Avanti Corsa Pro, Giant Yukon, Ricardo Cro-Mo, 1992 Mongoose pro-comp, 1980 DiamondBack senior pro, 1980 Quicksilver... half a dozen other BMX bikes in various stages of completion.
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Originally Posted by Snuffleupagus
1) CAT-3
2) Get down to 180ish lbs (currently 195ish)
3) Ride RAGBRAI (Register's Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa) on my 48x16 fixie without nancy-boying out to use the free side of the flip-flop hub.
4) Refine the art of the field sprint
2) Get down to 180ish lbs (currently 195ish)
3) Ride RAGBRAI (Register's Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa) on my 48x16 fixie without nancy-boying out to use the free side of the flip-flop hub.
4) Refine the art of the field sprint
1/ B Grade
2/ Get down to 75kg (165 lbs) - currently 82kg (180lbs)
3/ Drop PB on local TT hill by 1 minute.
4/ Break 60km/h + (38mph) in a field sprint.
5/ Ride Beach Rd (Melbourne) to find out what all the fuss is about
05-14-06, 07:03 AM
#29
Baby it's cold outside...
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: SK, Canada
Posts: 7,310
Bikes: Trek 5000, Rocky Mountain Wedge, GT Karakoram K2, Litespeed Tuscany
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Hey TJ, my only goal was to join a Cycling Club, which I have achieved already 
I thought this would encourage me to ride more and just be able to meet more people with the same interests. So far it has worked 
I thought this would encourage me to ride more and just be able to meet more people with the same interests. So far it has worked
__________________
-Trek 5000* -Project Litespeed* -The Italian Job* -Rocky Wedge* -The Canadian Connection*
-Trek 5000* -Project Litespeed* -The Italian Job* -Rocky Wedge* -The Canadian Connection*
05-14-06, 08:22 AM
#30
Living the n+1
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Off the back
Posts: 2,745
Bikes: 2019 RM Blizzard, 2013 SuperX, 2007 Litespeed Vortex, 1970 Falcon Olympic, 2008 RM Metropolis IGH, 2004 Specialized Enduro, 2006 Langster
Likes: 0
Liked 2 Times
in
2 Posts
Originally Posted by ViperZ
Hey TJ, my only goal was to join a Cycling Club, which I have achieved already I thought this would encourage me to ride more and just be able to meet more people with the same interests. So far it has worked
I thought this would encourage me to ride more and just be able to meet more people with the same interests. So far it has worked Then again, one's goal may be to not have any goals
05-14-06, 08:27 AM
#31
Baby it's cold outside...
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: SK, Canada
Posts: 7,310
Bikes: Trek 5000, Rocky Mountain Wedge, GT Karakoram K2, Litespeed Tuscany
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Originally Posted by Tequila Joe
Congratulations on completing your goal. As we evolve as people/cycist and accomplish what we set out new goals should be set to ensure that we constantly improve ourselves. So, what is the next one?
Then again, one's goal may be to not have any goals
Then again, one's goal may be to not have any goals
__________________
-Trek 5000* -Project Litespeed* -The Italian Job* -Rocky Wedge* -The Canadian Connection*
-Trek 5000* -Project Litespeed* -The Italian Job* -Rocky Wedge* -The Canadian Connection*
05-14-06, 08:37 AM
#32
Should be riding
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: S.E. Michigan
Posts: 1,602
Bikes: C-dale- moutain, Pedal Force RS- Campy Record, Quiring Ti XTR, Red line Monocog, S E F@r
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
1. I will buy a road bike and start rideing to loose 10 pounds.
2. Get into riding shape to perhaps race a Cat 5 next year.
2. Get into riding shape to perhaps race a Cat 5 next year.
05-14-06, 09:30 AM
#33
Out fishing with Annie on his lap, a cigar in one hand and a ginger ale in the other, watching the sunset.
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: South Florida
Posts: 16,056
Bikes: Techna Wheelchair and a Sun EZ 3 Recumbent Trike
Likes: 0
Liked 22 Times
in
17 Posts
Originally Posted by Jakey
Do a metric...pulling a wheelie the whole time.
__________________
. “He who fights with monsters might take care lest he thereby become a monster. And if you gaze for long into an abyss, the abyss gazes also into you.”- Fredrick Nietzsche
"We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals." - Immanuel Kant
. “He who fights with monsters might take care lest he thereby become a monster. And if you gaze for long into an abyss, the abyss gazes also into you.”- Fredrick Nietzsche
"We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals." - Immanuel Kant
05-14-06, 09:34 AM
#34
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Posts: 1,465
Bikes: 09 Orbea Orca
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
I just bought a road bike about 2 months ago and my first goal was to complete a century, I thought it was going to take a lot longer than it did. As of last Saturday I have completed that goal, with a not too bad time of 5hrs and 40minutes. I am now searching for another goal, maybe one that is a lot more difficult.
I guess to hang with the fast group on the grop rides would be a good goal!
I guess to hang with the fast group on the grop rides would be a good goal!
05-14-06, 10:10 AM
#36
Don't Believe the Hype
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: chicagoland area
Posts: 2,668
Bikes: 1999 Steelman SR525, 2002 Lightspeed Ultimate, 1988 Trek 830, 2008 Scott Addict
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
improve the sprint
improve the endurance
begin and finish rides stronger
be in the lead group on the fast weekend rides
learn to spend $$ on smaller amts of higher quality stuff
keep up the core
ride 5K+ while minimally impacting my family life
make incremental gains in all timed sequences
improve the endurance
begin and finish rides stronger
be in the lead group on the fast weekend rides
learn to spend $$ on smaller amts of higher quality stuff
keep up the core
ride 5K+ while minimally impacting my family life
make incremental gains in all timed sequences
05-14-06, 04:55 PM
#37
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Asheville, NC
Posts: 262
Bikes: 2001 Litespeed Vortex - Shimano Ultegra, Jamis Dakar XC- Shimano XT, Diamond Back Axis TT- rigid with drop bars and bar end shifters
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
My current biking goal for the summer is to do a round trip from my house that climbs to Mt Mitchell, come back down and then climbs to Mt. Pisgah and then back down to home. I think this will be around 140 miles or so, but the kicker will be all the climbing. Hope to be strong enough in July to do this, after that I'll reevaluate a couple other goals I have been contemplating.
05-14-06, 05:35 PM
#39
Vintage Punk, w/ Damage
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Front Royal, Virginia
Posts: 309
Bikes: Giant OCR Limited, Planet-X Carbon TT, 70's Paris Sport
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
1) 290 in National 24 Hr Challenge in June
2) 200 miles in Hudson River 12 hr in July
3) 220 miles in New England 12 hr in August
4) 330 miles in UMCA 24 hr in Sept.
5) 360 miles in Texas Time Trials in Oct.
2) 200 miles in Hudson River 12 hr in July
3) 220 miles in New England 12 hr in August
4) 330 miles in UMCA 24 hr in Sept.
5) 360 miles in Texas Time Trials in Oct.
__________________
How much ya want for that Classic Huffy?!
I heard Paris Hiltons parents have downgraded her to a Motel 6...
How much ya want for that Classic Huffy?!
I heard Paris Hiltons parents have downgraded her to a Motel 6...
05-14-06, 06:46 PM
#40
Cycle for life...
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Southern Indiana
Posts: 1,338
Bikes: Trek 5200 | Cannondale Six13 TeamOne | Cannondale Road Tandem | Cannondale Prophet 3 "Lefty"
Likes: 0
Liked 2 Times
in
2 Posts
Break the 4,000 mile marker ... crossing my fingers on good weather!!
__________________
-\Brian
18' Landshark Tandem - Custom
15' Wabi Special Single-Speed Road
06' Cannondale Six13 TeamOne
06' Cannondale Prophet 3 "Lefty"
92' Trek 5200
-\Brian
18' Landshark Tandem - Custom
15' Wabi Special Single-Speed Road
06' Cannondale Six13 TeamOne
06' Cannondale Prophet 3 "Lefty"
92' Trek 5200
05-14-06, 08:06 PM
#41
Living the n+1
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Off the back
Posts: 2,745
Bikes: 2019 RM Blizzard, 2013 SuperX, 2007 Litespeed Vortex, 1970 Falcon Olympic, 2008 RM Metropolis IGH, 2004 Specialized Enduro, 2006 Langster
Likes: 0
Liked 2 Times
in
2 Posts
Originally Posted by Tequila Joe
My Goals:
1. I will complete my 30 km commute to/from work in 45 minutes (avg. 40 km/hr) before Sept 2006
2. I will complete a double century before Sept 2006
1. I will complete my 30 km commute to/from work in 45 minutes (avg. 40 km/hr) before Sept 2006
2. I will complete a double century before Sept 2006
https://www.rimrockresort.com/home.htm
After a huge stuffing of Eggs Benny, Shrimp and Roast Beef, we toured the sites around Banff and went hiking at Lake Louise.
I hit the trip computer on our car at Lake Louise when we left for home. Lake Louise is exactly 200 km from my house. So,
Goal #3 Ride 200km from Lake Louise to home in June in preparation for the Double Century.
Last edited by Tequila Joe; 05-15-06 at 08:21 AM.
05-14-06, 11:53 PM
#42
el sombrador loco
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Ukiah, CA
Posts: 95
Bikes: 1999 Trek 1000, 2006 Specialized Roubaix
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Goals for summer 2006:
Ride 3 times per week after work plus one ride 50 miles or longer on the weekends.
Ride two centuries a month until September.
Get my resting heart rate back below 45.
Survive the Bay-in-a-day double century.
Ride 3 times per week after work plus one ride 50 miles or longer on the weekends.
Ride two centuries a month until September.
Get my resting heart rate back below 45.
Survive the Bay-in-a-day double century.
05-15-06, 09:08 AM
#43
Elite Fred
One goal that I've had was to complete a solo round-trip metric century in less than three hours and I accomplished that last week. So do I now up the ante and try a solo round-trip century in less than 5 hours? That sounds harder.
05-15-06, 11:22 AM
#44
Scum, Freezebag!
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Poway, CA
Posts: 4,546
Bikes: 2007 Leader 796R w/ 10sp DA and 2005 Jamis Dakar XLT FS MTB
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Hmmm...interesting goals...
Mine:
1. Drop another 20 lbs (40 total, from 215 to 175)
2. Turn my 'calves' into 'cows' by sprinting the hills I normally spin up.
3. Taco my crap wheels so I can justify to my accountant (wife) that I need better ones.
4. Funny, I could care less about a century...I'm a 50 mile kinda guy. But do THAT in less than 3 hours, with big 'ole hills.
5. Ride at least once with a local club.
Mine:
1. Drop another 20 lbs (40 total, from 215 to 175)
2. Turn my 'calves' into 'cows' by sprinting the hills I normally spin up.
3. Taco my crap wheels so I can justify to my accountant (wife) that I need better ones.
4. Funny, I could care less about a century...I'm a 50 mile kinda guy. But do THAT in less than 3 hours, with big 'ole hills.
5. Ride at least once with a local club.
05-15-06, 12:42 PM
#45
L-time Cat4 & proud of it
Join Date: May 2006
Location: NoVA for now
Posts: 173
Bikes: There's 4... 1 of ea
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Get back ON the bike first and foremost... Been injured/sick/etc. for the last 2-ish years. Get a week or so of good rides under my belt and something happens. Most recently it was an ankle roll two sundays ago that's keeping me limping.
Grrrrrr
Looking forward to moving at the end of the month! I'll be within riding distance of the office again!!
M
Grrrrrr
Looking forward to moving at the end of the month! I'll be within riding distance of the office again!!
M
05-15-06, 04:00 PM
#46
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Milwaukee
Posts: 196
Bikes: '05 Lemond Sarthe - Yes! the orange one!
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Goal #1: 2000+ miles in 2006 (April through October) - only 250 so far, better get cracking!
Goal #2: average 100 commuting miles/week, June-August - requires a serious commitment
Goal #3: ride a century in August - https://www.creamcitycycleclub.com/century.htm
Goal #4: drop 20 lbs, down to 195, by October 31 - if I complete the first 3 goals, this is a gimme
Goal #2: average 100 commuting miles/week, June-August - requires a serious commitment
Goal #3: ride a century in August - https://www.creamcitycycleclub.com/century.htm
Goal #4: drop 20 lbs, down to 195, by October 31 - if I complete the first 3 goals, this is a gimme
05-15-06, 04:14 PM
#47
Scottish Canuck in the US
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: San Diego, CA
Posts: 1,179
Bikes: Trek 2100, Cervélo Carbon Soloist
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Goal 1: Complete this double metric century (8542’ gain).
https://www.cibike.org/CBdoublemetric05.htm
Working my way up to a double century early next year.
Goal 2: Ride 4,000 miles in 2006.
https://www.cibike.org/CBdoublemetric05.htm
Working my way up to a double century early next year.
Goal 2: Ride 4,000 miles in 2006.
05-15-06, 08:12 PM
#48
Living the n+1
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Off the back
Posts: 2,745
Bikes: 2019 RM Blizzard, 2013 SuperX, 2007 Litespeed Vortex, 1970 Falcon Olympic, 2008 RM Metropolis IGH, 2004 Specialized Enduro, 2006 Langster
Likes: 0
Liked 2 Times
in
2 Posts
Originally Posted by ViperZ
I would like to ride a sub 5:30 Century this year, but thats it for Cycling... I have other Home related goals like building a deck, and renovating a bathroom
Build a sweet, blig blig, Ti LiteSpeed with full Campy Record and make the entire membership of BF green with envy.
05-15-06, 08:25 PM
#49
Baby it's cold outside...
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: SK, Canada
Posts: 7,310
Bikes: Trek 5000, Rocky Mountain Wedge, GT Karakoram K2, Litespeed Tuscany
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Originally Posted by Tequila Joe
You already fulfilled another goal this year;
Build a sweet, blig blig, Ti LiteSpeed with full Campy Record and make the entire membership of BF green with envy.
Build a sweet, blig blig, Ti LiteSpeed with full Campy Record and make the entire membership of BF green with envy.
Thanks man, that was not the intent... There are so many nice rigs here I was inspired Nice job on the Banff Lake Louise Mothers Day. My Family loves that area and we try to spent some time each summer camping out there and at Jasper. I have Back Country camped and Hiked that area extensively and just love it!
You are fortunate to live so close, that I truly envy!
__________________
-Trek 5000* -Project Litespeed* -The Italian Job* -Rocky Wedge* -The Canadian Connection*
-Trek 5000* -Project Litespeed* -The Italian Job* -Rocky Wedge* -The Canadian Connection*
Last edited by ViperZ; 05-15-06 at 08:31 PM.
05-16-06, 02:32 AM
#50
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: San Diego
Posts: 427
Bikes: Cinelli Unica, BP Stealth, K2 Razorback, Steel Bianchi roadie, Bianchi Super GL, Specialized Stumpjumper, and 3 beach cruisers
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
1) Compete in at least 5 more races of any type
2) Climb Loma Vista in my 23 tooth cog without tacking, stopping, or pulling off onto side streets to do circles
3) Build another bike (this one is going to be annual, I think)
2) Climb Loma Vista in my 23 tooth cog without tacking, stopping, or pulling off onto side streets to do circles
3) Build another bike (this one is going to be annual, I think)
