It was 5 years ago right about now that I said I am going to ride a bike everyday. Then on January 9th 2011 I said if I miss a day once in a while that would be OK and missed that day. On January 9th 2016 it will be 5 years since I missed a day riding a bicycle. I officially started commuting May 2013. In 2014 my total miles riding all my bikes were 7887. For 2015 I set a total mileage goal of 8000.

I calculated with 2 days to go I will have 8431 for 2015 riding all my bikes, about 7900 being commuting miles. For 2016 I will put a total mileage goal of 8500 for all my bikes. I have made a lifestyle change over 5 years ago and committed riding a bike more than I had been. This then lead to to using it as much for my transportation and including doing as much transportation for my business as possible.

I have been fortunately able to stick to meeting or exceeding my goals and it has taken allot of discipline to do it, it has not always been easy. It is easier to not ride and harder sometimes to make myself do it, but I am always glad to be doing it once I am out there. I have tried to eat healthier and maintain a weight of 130 lbs. I have done good at that too. If I have to assess myself I think I am doing allot better than some people in this world. I feel very fortunate to be able to do it, and with discipline plan to continue!