That would be great. In fact, many of my Wisconsin rides begin from Hofmann park in River Falls! They are typically group rides under the auspices of TCBC (http://www.biketcbc.org/index.html).

For those of us in mostly-flat Minnesota, the fantastic hilly country roads of the driftless area in W. Wisconsin is cycling heaven.

I have almost met my standard goal .............. I'll probably be here for the start of 2013. That leads into next years standard goal ................................:)

I'd like to think I can accomplish the following:

1. Another 2,000 mi. (or more) season.
2. Continued rides with my gf.
3. Get down to 175 lbs from my current 185 lbs.
4. Ride the rail trail from Pittsburgh to DC.

That's about it. I do too many other things, like motorcycle touring, to think that I can get the time to do more cycle miles.

...and also for us in mostly flat Chicago! We should pull together a group ride next year.

Due to injuries, I missed my one main cycling goal; to break 6,000 miles for the year. Next years goal is to break 6,000 miles/year and not have so damn many injuries. Let's see if I can make that happen. Also want to start cycling across Florida and the US sometime next year.

That's about as detailed as I've gotten.

Like most responses I would like to ride more and try to ride each day in 2013.

But would really like the following bicycle related activities:

1. Ride the Harpeth River Ride, again
2. Ride the North Alabama MS ride again
3. Ride Chief Ladiga-Silver Comet again in cooler weather next time
4. Ride lots with friends and family
5. N+1 sometime in 2013
6. Do my birthday ride in September, 68 miles

Hmmmm ...
I was actually (no ... really) starting think seriously about this (cycling goals for 2013) for the first time, but now not so much. As is the case for many of us, life throws its little curves.
So, for 2013 my goal will be to "ride lots" (©E.M.) -- as much as is consistent with helping Mrs. Badger through radiation and chemo.

Best of luck with that. Really.

Yes, we should. I think there are probably quite a few of us in neighboring states who would be up for a Wisconsin ride.

Cheers!
We shall see; hoping for the best.

I have found Trempealeau County to be a great destination to ride. There are seventeen loops mapped out to choose from. And the ridge top views are truly awe inspiring, climbs are challenging and the descents can't be beat.


Info is here:http://www.ridebctc.com/index.html

1. Commute more with the bike.
2. Join a bike club.
3. Ride at least 1 organized century.
4. Ride faster.

Ride...

More...

Often!


:) :thumb:

Thanks Bill; your thoughts are much appreciated! This board is frequently by good people!
The whole situation puts things, including cycling, in perspective. Mrs. Badger has had a very rough 3 or so years -- thyroid c; a near-fatal burst appendix (within an hour or so); now malignant/aggressive breast cancer -- and just turned 60. Retired a year and a half ago after a life-long full-time career as an RN caring for others. Life ain't fair sometimes, one thinks, but doesn't play favourites; she's a tough badger, and will get through it.
Thank you again.
B.

After about 15 months of dealing with significant medical problems, and with two operations planned for next year, my goal is to complete my course of treatment and be able to ride without major health issues.

And to do a century ride. :)

That, and try not to fall down. Mostly try not to fall down.

You are a prince, Bill; thank you (and your Monica!). Sounds like a rough go you had; compared to both you and Mrs. B. I've been fortunate so far ... a few scares, but nothing major for now. I hope to remain reasonably healthy so as to do what needs doing for Mrs. B. over the next while; the past ten+ years of consistent cycling have had a major role, I believe, in my being -- at 61 -- in a position to do that. I suppose what I mean is that even re. "goals" this little discussion is not entirely off-topic!
Best wishes!

All the best to you and everyone else experiencing health problems.

Get in a few miles, be safe, continue riding with the Phoenix Metro Bicycle Club and complete the Texas Rando Stampede 1200.

1. 500 miles on the trainer before riding outside.
2. 500 miles outside before Easter.
3. Lose 15 lbs..
4. Get a decent bike by Memorial Day.
5. Not embarrass myself in my 1st group ride ... :)

My main 2013 goal is to repeat my 2009 AIDS/LifeCycle charity ride (545 miles from San Francisco to Los Angeles) in early June now that I've turned seventy. Training for the ride is a major commitment.

To be happy and healthy and to be able to help some. Everything else is icing on the cake.

My 2012 Goals
 

On the bike

• Increase my FTP by 10% to 20%
• Participate in the National 24 hour Challenge, and do at least 300 miles
• Complete the Super Randonneur series (a 200km ride, a 300km, a 400km, and a 600km, all to be completed within 12 months.)
• Get good at hills - which are my nemesis at the moment
• Enter at least one race, and make some decisions about racing in the longer term
• Get down to my ideal weight (just 10 lbs - sounds easier than it is!)
• Complete a few centuries - probably not as many as this year, though
• Ride the C&O Towpath ( http://bikewashington.org/canal/ ) in a day.
• Maybe participate in a Gran Fondo National Championship ( http://www.granfondonationalchampion.../frederick-md/ )

Most of the above is to help gear up for the 2015 Paris Brest Paris, a 1,200km / 90-hour ride.

Off the bike

• Do the Hike Across Maryland (HAM) in under 12 hours - this is a 42 mile challenge-hike along the Appalachian Trail, from the Pennsylvania border, to Harpers Ferry, WV
• Climb Mt, Rainier
• Climb Mt, Shasta

Good luck with the training and the ride.

My daughter lives in SF and is already signed up to ride that same event.