Originally Posted by
Darth Lefty
Let's talk goals and etc. ... The guys doing 5000 miles a year have >20 mile commutes and do them rain or shine, they have my utmost respect.
I broke 5,000 last year for the first time. My round trip is 25ish minimum, but I often take some alternate ways through a neighborhood or whatever and add a couple of miles. Here in North Carolina it is pretty easy to ride year round. It will be cold during January and February, but very little snow. I don't ride in real rain unless I get caught in it, but I will ride in light rain, drizzle, wet roads, etc.
If I don't move or change jobs (no plans to do either), then I'll probably hit 5,000 again this year. We are a one car family and my wife has to taxi the kids quite a bit, so I am somewhat forced to ride. Although if I had a car at my disposal I'd still ride as much as possible.
Happy New Year! Happy Commuting!