Fortunately, I didn't set any goals for myself other than riding more often and riding farther. With over 1,500 miles so far (far more than I had ridden in the past 30 years combined), weekly average over 100 miles and longest ride 40 miles, I never would have set my goals that ambitious. And my dear wife has been accompanying me on many of my rides (she did 100 miles with me last week including 40 on Saturday) which has been great for both of us. And I've already dropped over 25 lbs. so far this year which is about what I would have set for my goal for the year.