Originally Posted by spinnaker

Then you are a professional (even if it is messenger riding) and should mention that when you give your mileage. Yes the miles still count but your mileage information is pretty worthless from a comparison stand point, which I imagine was the reason for the question in the first place.

And as far as comparison, people really should give their age and experience when mentioning their mileage. I'm 47 and I would hope that a 20 year old should be able to ride further and faster than me but it's sad to see the number of younger people that an old man could leave in the dust.