This raises a question that seems to be on my mind all the time....am I going to measure my cycling experience by "the numbers" or about the ride itself? This year I'm riding more with my club on it's B Ride. We don't get too caught up in the numbers and just ride for the fun of being out together. Most of those rides are about 40-50 mi. and end up being around 14.5 mph. We start together and we end together. This Saturday routine has helped me to ride more and enjoy cycling more.

It sounds to me like you are doing well given all the variables and obstacles we face during our cycling season. As I keep telling a friend who is starting cycling, "It doesn't matter how far or fast you go. Doing anything is better than doing nothing." It's good to have goals just don't make the goal your master.