Congratulations on your retirement! I am just about in the opposite position as you, I have spent the past two years as a full time student, and now that I have finished it's time for me to return to the grind. I am going to try for 2000 miles in 2012. I think it's attainable, and I found out by having a goal in the December ride thread, I really try to keep to my schedule. I'm shooting for 100 miles a month in January and February, and then 200 miles a month for the rest of the year. January should be a piece of cake, I'll be in Florida for most of the month, but returning to New England in February and getting out there is going to be a challenge. I wish you well in your well earned retirement.