How's 2017 going so far...??
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Getting close to the halfway stage, how are we all getting on for miles and smiles?
I've bagged 1,484km (922mi) so far which is about as much as I've managed in each of the previous 2 years. I'll be chuffed with 3000-3500km for the year.
I've also got an aim of maintaining a 1.5% average gradient, and am just about on track (1.52%...) with 22,514m (73,865ft) climbed. I hate climbing, but I do like going down the other side, and am fortunate to live near some great hills for riding - on and off road.
Riding has been a split of gravel bike on firetrail and road (which is great fun) and FS MTB mostly on singletrack (which is even more fun)
I've also managed to keep up a regime of early morning rides for an hour or so - 25-30km - a couple of times a week before work, with a more substantial 2-3hour outing on the weekends, and feel much better for it. Its all a challenge with three young kids and a full-tie job, but worth it in my book. Big smile rating overall for me.
How about the rest of us??
I've bagged 1,484km (922mi) so far which is about as much as I've managed in each of the previous 2 years. I'll be chuffed with 3000-3500km for the year.
I've also got an aim of maintaining a 1.5% average gradient, and am just about on track (1.52%...) with 22,514m (73,865ft) climbed. I hate climbing, but I do like going down the other side, and am fortunate to live near some great hills for riding - on and off road.
Riding has been a split of gravel bike on firetrail and road (which is great fun) and FS MTB mostly on singletrack (which is even more fun)
I've also managed to keep up a regime of early morning rides for an hour or so - 25-30km - a couple of times a week before work, with a more substantial 2-3hour outing on the weekends, and feel much better for it. Its all a challenge with three young kids and a full-tie job, but worth it in my book. Big smile rating overall for me.
How about the rest of us??
I moved from running to cycling on 16th April and have managed 724 miles since that date - mainly road but some MTB
I'm really enjoying the fact I'm losing weight, seem to be building stamina, spending more time exercising and don't feel like my legs are broken at the end of a cycle.
The only problem I have is I can't seem to keep my feet out of the local bike shop and I seem to be spending quite a lot of money!
I'm really enjoying the fact I'm losing weight, seem to be building stamina, spending more time exercising and don't feel like my legs are broken at the end of a cycle.
The only problem I have is I can't seem to keep my feet out of the local bike shop and I seem to be spending quite a lot of money!
5000 miles nearly.
3 races entered, 2nd, 5th and puncture.
75kg at prime,
Currently 79 and unfit due to 3 weeks abroad.
Managed to stick on local CG with a few E riders, which is an achievement for me!
Did 374 for 20 minutes, 410 for 10. My target will be 400 for 20 next season, as I would like to TT a bit.
3 races entered, 2nd, 5th and puncture.
75kg at prime,
Currently 79 and unfit due to 3 weeks abroad.
Managed to stick on local CG with a few E riders, which is an achievement for me!
Did 374 for 20 minutes, 410 for 10. My target will be 400 for 20 next season, as I would like to TT a bit.
Not much spent the first three months of the year in the garage on a Turbo, have racked up about 1500km in the last 2 months or so.
That included 400km in a long weekend in Tenerife and now getting up to 200-250lm per week.
4 weeks to the Marmotte which should be fun! Just needs to loose a few kg and get down to 76/77kg.
That included 400km in a long weekend in Tenerife and now getting up to 200-250lm per week.
4 weeks to the Marmotte which should be fun! Just needs to loose a few kg and get down to 76/77kg.
S10GTA said:
We had a second child. Whats a bike?
Same here. 536km for the year got a little distracted earlier on with a 22mile charity swim over a month so the bike didn't see the light. However I'm back doing short rides when time allows and am
On track for my annual 1000km. Speed it up as well thanks to the new steed.
BoRED S2upid said:
S10GTA said:
We had a second child. Whats a bike?
Same here. 536km for the year got a little distracted earlier on with a 22mile charity swim over a month so the bike didn't see the light. However I'm back doing short rides when time allows and am
On track for my annual 1000km. Speed it up as well thanks to the new steed.
Edited by S10GTA on Tuesday 6th June 14:14
I'm ever so slightly nervous! 
Got tendonitis in left knee in Jan, shifted that
Got Burstituts in Right Knee in Feb, took six weeksto s
t that!
Started to recover well, then got Bronchitis in April!!!
Just found out 4th kid is on the way.....!
In Between all the istus 's I have got 2k miles in this year and did 200 miles last week
I'm never gonna do more than 6-8 thousand miles a year, as I would get too bored, it would be nice to hit 6k miles this year
On the plus I am getting much stronger on the flat, which was always my weakest area , but not so punchy on the climbs, which was my strongest area, although my stats tell me i'm getting more consistent , rather than putting 1200 watts down in one go and then dieing out of breath!
Got Burstituts in Right Knee in Feb, took six weeksto s
t that!Started to recover well, then got Bronchitis in April!!!
Just found out 4th kid is on the way.....!
In Between all the istus 's I have got 2k miles in this year and did 200 miles last week
I'm never gonna do more than 6-8 thousand miles a year, as I would get too bored, it would be nice to hit 6k miles this year
On the plus I am getting much stronger on the flat, which was always my weakest area , but not so punchy on the climbs, which was my strongest area, although my stats tell me i'm getting more consistent , rather than putting 1200 watts down in one go and then dieing out of breath!
Not great so far, sciatica earlier in the year and recent work commitments and time away.........
Distance 2,613.5 mi
Time 184h 27m
Elev Gain 79,518 ft
Rides 83
Need to be at 3,100 by end of June, in order to do the 6,200 miles for the year. 7,400 last year, so no way of getting to that and not really bothered, just need to keep riding and enjoying it !
Godawful weather this week has kept me off the bikes so far, hoping it'll improve later in the week, i'm gaining weight daily lol
Distance 2,613.5 mi
Time 184h 27m
Elev Gain 79,518 ft
Rides 83
Need to be at 3,100 by end of June, in order to do the 6,200 miles for the year. 7,400 last year, so no way of getting to that and not really bothered, just need to keep riding and enjoying it !
Godawful weather this week has kept me off the bikes so far, hoping it'll improve later in the week, i'm gaining weight daily lol
I was bang on target for 7000kms again this year and then the weather hit this week, then it's global conference, then it's Le Mans, then family holiday ....
At least I'll ride a bit on holiday, but by August I reckon I'll be chasing Km's again ...
2990kms ridden
9979m climbed - I live in NL, not known for its hills (just wind)
110 rides
At least I'll ride a bit on holiday, but by August I reckon I'll be chasing Km's again ...
2990kms ridden
9979m climbed - I live in NL, not known for its hills (just wind)
110 rides
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