Cycling-related 2013 Resolutions
12-23-12, 05:19 PM
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Cycling-related 2013 Resolutions
Let's hear 'em.
Last year (Dec 31, 2011) I quit smoking and it stuck.
For 2013: I resolve to ride 175 miles a week and a century a month.
Next?
Last year (Dec 31, 2011) I quit smoking and it stuck.
For 2013: I resolve to ride 175 miles a week and a century a month.
Next?
12-23-12, 05:38 PM
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Congrats on kicking the old habit
I am still new and only have a few months riding but 2013 I plan to go for 5,000 miles, complete my first cenntury (then add a few)
I am still new and only have a few months riding but 2013 I plan to go for 5,000 miles, complete my first cenntury (then add a few)
12-23-12, 05:49 PM
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12-23-12, 05:52 PM
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To stick to my training and try not to miss any days, race as much as possible, and have fun of course! 
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12-23-12, 05:53 PM
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12-23-12, 06:03 PM
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Ride 150 to 200 miles a week and spend less money on bike. But I really want a Go Pro hero so If I can get away with just buying that I would be pleased. Lots of base miles and get my average speed up to 20mph would be nice but I will stick to the milage and see what happens
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12-23-12, 06:07 PM
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12-23-12, 06:24 PM
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I plan to work extra hard to come up with a rationalization to purchase a powertap. I've been working on t for teh past several years, but keep coming up short.
12-23-12, 08:12 PM
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I'd really like to get back into Randonneuring again, and see if I can break the 400K barrier again. 2007 was the last time I was able to do that distance (life, medical issues, etc. have got in the way).
But since I have no idea where we'll be, or what we'll be doing, in 2013 (aside from finishing our current Round-the-World tour, and returning to Australia mid-January) ... who knows if I'll even be in a place where there are Randonneuring events.
But since I have no idea where we'll be, or what we'll be doing, in 2013 (aside from finishing our current Round-the-World tour, and returning to Australia mid-January) ... who knows if I'll even be in a place where there are Randonneuring events.
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12-23-12, 09:01 PM
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I just bought my first road bike (it was a combined present for Christmas/my birthday + I still have to pay), so I guess the first resolution is to ride it a lot and get better with it.
My main resolution for next year: Reduce my car driving by 50%. From a current stand point, I think it'll be very do-able. I only drive 2 places every week when at college: the grocery store, and DQ for a hangout. If I can move to riding to these two weekly, I'll be doing phenomenal.
My main resolution for next year: Reduce my car driving by 50%. From a current stand point, I think it'll be very do-able. I only drive 2 places every week when at college: the grocery store, and DQ for a hangout. If I can move to riding to these two weekly, I'll be doing phenomenal.
12-23-12, 10:02 PM
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12-23-12, 11:32 PM
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12-24-12, 10:03 AM
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2012 goals
1. a century ride every month
2. 10k miles
3. no crashes/injuries
All goals accomplished. 19 centuries, 15,000+ miles, no crashes so far.
2013 goal
1. Sub 5 hour century
2. 12k miles
3. no crashes/injuries
1. a century ride every month
2. 10k miles
3. no crashes/injuries
All goals accomplished. 19 centuries, 15,000+ miles, no crashes so far.
2013 goal
1. Sub 5 hour century
2. 12k miles
3. no crashes/injuries
12-24-12, 10:19 AM
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12-24-12, 10:23 AM
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12-24-12, 10:35 AM
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To ride, even if i only have a half an hour free, i always feel better.
12-24-12, 11:25 AM
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2013 Cycling goals:
- 7500+ miles
- 2 or more centuries a month
- to stop looking at other framesets to build up
- 7500+ miles
- 2 or more centuries a month
- to stop looking at other framesets to build up
12-24-12, 11:29 AM
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Drop down to 190- and complete a 5:00:00- century.
12-24-12, 11:39 AM
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In no particular order
Not let work interfere with my riding
Spend less on road bike(but will probably buy a new expensive MTB next year)
Have an affair w/ Jessica Biel
Not let work interfere with my riding
Spend less on road bike(but will probably buy a new expensive MTB next year)
Have an affair w/ Jessica Biel
12-24-12, 12:13 PM
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Be in better shape when next cross season starts instead of waiting until I have already done 3 or 4 races before getting my act together like I did in 2012.
Do more mountain biking.
Find a regular fast-ish group ride to do. I need to find some new routes and a group that will push me a little.
Get rid of bikes I don't ride.
Build up a nice 4 season road bike.
Do more mountain biking.
Find a regular fast-ish group ride to do. I need to find some new routes and a group that will push me a little.
Get rid of bikes I don't ride.
Build up a nice 4 season road bike.