Road Runner Posted December 16, 2018 Share #1 Posted December 16, 2018 Did you reach your goal(s)? I planned to ride at least 3K, but it looks like I'll be lucky to get 2,700. 2,554 so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Further Posted December 16, 2018 Share #2 Posted December 16, 2018 It might look impressive expressed in feet... 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted December 16, 2018 Share #3 Posted December 16, 2018 I rode zero miles, and don't think I exercised at all. I am not fit. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Road Runner Posted December 16, 2018 Author Share #4 Posted December 16, 2018 Due to global warming and associated high rainfall totals, I cut grass close to twice a week during the summer. After 3 hours of cutting and trimming, I'm in no condition to go for a ride. I blame global warming for my failure to reach my goal. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootingstar Posted December 16, 2018 Share #5 Posted December 16, 2018 Not sure....I'd be lucky if it was 2,000 km. this year. Nevertheless, I still do ride if it's -10 degrees C or so and no ice/old snow on pavement. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted December 16, 2018 Share #6 Posted December 16, 2018 Not sure, I pooped out around July. Maybe 2500. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted December 16, 2018 Share #7 Posted December 16, 2018 Just now, Square Wheels said: Not sure, I pooped out around July. Maybe 2500. You need to quit running and get your priorities right. Like me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted December 16, 2018 Share #8 Posted December 16, 2018 2 minutes ago, Road Runner said: Did you reach your goal(s)? I planned to ride at least 3K, but it looks like I'll be lucky to get 2,700. 2,554 so far. Wow you were riding your bike while missing in action from the forums. You were pretty discouraged bout riding before you left. Injuries and persistent aches and pains that were crash related seemed to be making you wonder it it was worth it to continue to ride. I was already wondering the same thing about myself. After one orthopedic surgeon said he was unable to help me with my shoulder injuries I could still ride but was unable to swim. I wonder what abilities I might lose on the next crash. My PCP hooked me up with a shoulder specialist that did surgery that got my shoulder working again. I rode my bike this summer but less miles than I have in the last 13 years. No century rides this year, two 60 mile organized rides and maybe a dozen thirty something mile rides around the neighborhood. I did a lot of lake kayak miles this year. I’ve never crashed a kayak. 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Road Runner Posted December 16, 2018 Author Popular Post Share #9 Posted December 16, 2018 1 minute ago, Longjohn said: You were pretty discouraged bout riding before you left. Injuries and persistent aches and pains that were crash related seemed to be making you wonder it it was worth it to continue to ride. All in all, riding is good for me, as long as I stay upright. It is actually one of the few activities that I do that doesn't hurt. I'll stick with it as long as it is relatively pain free. I love the sense of movement and freedom that cycling has always afforded me. I was a cyclist from the time my dad gave me my first bike, 61 years ago. I guess I always will be. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisL Posted December 16, 2018 Share #10 Posted December 16, 2018 I don't track my miles so really don't know. Rode the mountain bike(s) a lot this year so goal accomplished. Did 2 mtn bike races and did pretty well in both. Rode the road bike some as well. Not much riding the last month with weddings and holidays but edgy to get back on the bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted December 16, 2018 Share #11 Posted December 16, 2018 I really don’t crash that much, an average of maybe once every five years. The problem is I don’t fare well in crashes like I used to when I raced motorcycles. I’m tired of broken bones. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Road Runner Posted December 16, 2018 Author Share #12 Posted December 16, 2018 5 minutes ago, Longjohn said: I really don’t crash that much, an average of maybe once every five years. The problem is I don’t fare well in crashes like I used to when I raced motorcycles. I’m tired of broken bones. I guess one of my problems is that I usually ride in traffic, and not in the safest areas and not always in the safest manner. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted December 16, 2018 Share #13 Posted December 16, 2018 2 minutes ago, Road Runner said: I guess one of my problems is that I usually ride in traffic, and not in the safest areas and not always in the safest manner. Not to mention those gates that sneak up on you (somebody had to say it) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Road Runner Posted December 16, 2018 Author Share #14 Posted December 16, 2018 1 minute ago, Longjohn said: Not to mention those gates that sneak up on you (somebody had to say it) 4 minutes ago, Road Runner said: not always in the safest manner. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donkpow Posted December 16, 2018 Share #15 Posted December 16, 2018 I didn't meet my rather vague goals, I was not well most of the year. I still ride since it is my primary means of transportation. When the weather cooperates, I can avoid the bus and ride the bike. I like that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital_photog ★ Posted December 16, 2018 Share #16 Posted December 16, 2018 I decided after riding 7000 miles last year that I was going to leave the garmin off the bike and just let it be fun. Yes, sometimes I rode hard but have no distance or speed measurements. With the dog training I know it was not nearly as much as last year. Would guess somewhere between 2000 and 2500 miles.Not much at all on the road bike It wasn't much of a rode bike this year. The fargo and mukluk were the rode bikes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 17, 2018 Share #17 Posted December 17, 2018 I rode just over 2000 miles this year. Not my best but better than the last couple of years. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shotgun Posted December 17, 2018 Share #18 Posted December 17, 2018 I'm just one ride away from hitting 1000 miles. That's not great compared to a lot of people, but it's the best year I've had in quite a while. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerrySTL ★ Posted December 17, 2018 Share #19 Posted December 17, 2018 I was having a very good year until I hurt my knee running in early October. I even did my first century ride in 3 years. I'll probably wind up with only 3500 miles when I was shooting for 4K. Speaking of running (actually more like walking), I signed up for 4 half marathons but only completed one. One was during cold, very wet weather and I wimped out. My daughter says that she wished that she did. The other two were in November after my knee injury. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted December 17, 2018 Share #20 Posted December 17, 2018 Riding? You mean like on a bike? ? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 17, 2018 Share #21 Posted December 17, 2018 3 minutes ago, Kzoo said: Riding? You mean like on a bike? ? I’m sure you had a lot more miles on a bike then on a mower. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted December 17, 2018 Share #22 Posted December 17, 2018 1 minute ago, Zackny said: I’m sure you had a lot more miles on a bike then on a mower. Pfffft not even close. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petitepedal ★ Posted December 17, 2018 Share #23 Posted December 17, 2018 Maybe 500...Shingles and a lousy April reduced my miles...heat after the Katy ride also took its toll...not a great year...but I hope to start on my trainer soon...need more cardio!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted December 17, 2018 Share #24 Posted December 17, 2018 10 minutes ago, petitepedal said: I hope to start on my trainer soon...need more cardio!! I thought you had been working on your trainer on Tuesdays or Thursdays? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted December 17, 2018 Share #25 Posted December 17, 2018 No ideer, probably in the neighbourhood of 500 or so. Met my goal of no crashes and enjoyed almost every ride. :) 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted December 17, 2018 Share #26 Posted December 17, 2018 Little. But I did get on my semi-recumbent stationary bike today and I'm researching new bikes. I plan on riding a lot this new year. I've been in the new house for over 2 years now and most projects are complete or put on hold. Health no longer on hold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groupw Posted December 17, 2018 Share #27 Posted December 17, 2018 2542 on the bike, 129 running so far. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted December 17, 2018 Share #28 Posted December 17, 2018 Weather and health contributed to a year of about 350 miles. That means I met my goal of riding more than my age. We are almost going to break a record for the wettest year in history. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tybeegb Posted December 17, 2018 Share #29 Posted December 17, 2018 I have only been riding twice a week for several months now since I started back with serious riding. Some weeks it's only 26 miles. Some weeks it's 45 miles. But rather than just pedal around it's been as fast as I can go, so my average speed is up 2-3mph (16-18mph). Last time I checked the ODO it was around 425. I guess the computer is still on the bike, as I haven't seen it since the crash. For that matter I don't know what shape it's in at all, but as the hip heals I'll get to it and get it ready for when I'm all healed up. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bikeman564™ Posted December 17, 2018 Popular Post Share #30 Posted December 17, 2018 My goal this year was 6063 miles which would of beat my old record of 6062 by 1 (back in 2009). I'm at 6248 I've been hitting it pretty hard the last couple of months and the mild weather is helping a lot. It feels nice to be back at this level. 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted December 17, 2018 Share #31 Posted December 17, 2018 So far: Riding: 2,436.62 mi Running: 524.76 mi 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinneR ★ Posted December 17, 2018 Share #32 Posted December 17, 2018 I don't keep track, but I ride nearly every day. I rode a bunch of centuries, mostly on gravel. I did 4 races and a couple of 3-4 day bikepacking trips. It was a good year for riding. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted December 17, 2018 Share #33 Posted December 17, 2018 I'll finish the year at a bit over 4k total miles - mostly road (~3,300) and then commuter (~750). Since I don't track commuting or errand miles, it is a WAG, and I really only set a "goal" based on the tracked mileage. I actually don't set a mileage goal as much as a "ride as much as possible & still fun" goal. Sadly, this year with its RECORD BREAKING rainfall - most on weekends - I was not able to ride as much as I wanted to. I don't mind riding in rainy and wet conditions in the warmer months, but rain/sleet in winter and early spring sucks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan ★ Posted December 17, 2018 Share #34 Posted December 17, 2018 No idea what the total for the year is. The mileage is spread over a ton of bikes, some of which are not equipped with computers, so I don't even bother trying to track it. I did get in 13 km today. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdc2000 Posted December 18, 2018 Share #35 Posted December 18, 2018 2200 for the year. Not as much as I would have liked, but decent. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted December 18, 2018 Share #36 Posted December 18, 2018 On 12/16/2018 at 5:42 PM, Road Runner said: Did you reach your goal(s)? I planned to ride at least 3K, but it looks like I'll be lucky to get 2,700. 2,554 so far. I love your new Holliday dress. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
az_cyclist Posted December 18, 2018 Share #37 Posted December 18, 2018 I will probably be down some from last year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12string Posted December 18, 2018 Share #38 Posted December 18, 2018 Not sure, I don't often keep track, but far less than usual. Way too much rain this year, and they STILL haven't finished the locker rooms at work, so summer commuting got cut way back. I did make up for it by taking up swimming on days I can't ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsnip Totin Jack ★ Posted December 18, 2018 Share #39 Posted December 18, 2018 2,469 for the year, Down from last year's 4,563, but the weather has been crappy (record rainfall), the wife moved back east last year and I'm working six days a week. Sunday is my free day. I'm seriously thinking of quitting the LBS job to get my Saturday's back. For 2019, I'm looking at finally scratching the GAP/C&O canal itch for my 60th b-day celebration. It will be around Memorial Day at the end of May. Six days of ~60 miles each. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMichael70 Posted December 20, 2018 Share #40 Posted December 20, 2018 I did about 550, and repainted the house too , I hope to hit hard next summer maybe 1500 like before, we have a new county road I `m aching to ride . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Road Runner Posted December 20, 2018 Author Share #41 Posted December 20, 2018 On 12/16/2018 at 6:01 PM, Square Wheels said: Not sure, I pooped out around July. Maybe 2500. You should post all the mileage details here, if you have them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted December 21, 2018 Share #42 Posted December 21, 2018 On 12/19/2018 at 10:38 PM, Road Runner said: You should post all the mileage details here, if you have them. https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activities?activityType=cycling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted November 24, 2019 Share #43 Posted November 24, 2019 On 12/19/2018 at 8:11 PM, LMichael70 said: I did about 550, and repainted the house too , I hope to hit hard next summer maybe 1500 like before, we have a new county road I `m aching to ride . Whelp how did you do this year? How’s that new county road? Happy birthday. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted November 24, 2019 Share #44 Posted November 24, 2019 I'm embarrassed about the lack of riding I have done this year. I need to get out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted November 24, 2019 Share #45 Posted November 24, 2019 Not sure. My Strava is not accurate. I get about 1000 a year for work miles. Plenty more from playtime. I ride to grocery sometimes and yoga, and I never calculate that. I would estimate somewhere around 2500, and many of them are dirty miles. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Road Runner Posted November 24, 2019 Author Share #46 Posted November 24, 2019 I just passed 2,700. I think my goal of 3K for the year is within reason. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdc2000 Posted November 24, 2019 Share #47 Posted November 24, 2019 2132. Weather was not cooperating. Riding in 45 mph wind got old. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted November 24, 2019 Share #48 Posted November 24, 2019 Ridden what? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted November 24, 2019 Share #49 Posted November 24, 2019 2 hours ago, jdc2000 said: 2132. Weather was not cooperating. Riding in 45 mph wind got old. Turn around and go the other way, that’s where the fun is. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shotgun Posted November 25, 2019 Share #50 Posted November 25, 2019 Just over 1400 miles for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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