This was a great year for me. I was a team member with [MENTION=73614]rhm[/MENTION] in the E. PA Fleche and rode two other 200K's that were planned by the randonneuring grounp since and a 250K on my own. I feel fantastic and keep getting stronger combining cycling with other types of strength training. Right now I am at 4,200 miles which is a few hundred behind last year's mileage at the same point but I still commute every day throughout the year with the exception of days in which the roads are icy or snowy. Another new family member and the associated additional time commitments along with a long trip to Ireland this summer were great reasons for lower miles. Keep riding safely all.