Your 2013 Goals?
#51
Broken neck Ken


Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 5,221
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From: Portland, OR
Bikes: Trek Domane SL6 Gen 3, Soma Fog Cutter, Detroit Bikes Sparrow FG, Trek Mt Track XCNimbus MUni
I'm putting one out there and saying 400 miles at the National 24 Hour Challenge. That's 74 more than 2012, and a step toward my equally realistic 2015 PBP goal.
#52
Decrepit Member
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 10,488
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From: Santa Rosa, California
Bikes: Waterford 953 RS-22, several Paramounts
I volunteered as a "roadie" this year working in bike parking. There were 2,200 riders and about 500 roadies, so the support logistics providing three hearty meals a day for everyone, hot showers, medical staff, traffic monitors, tent and gear transportation from campsite to campsite, etc., is close to miraculous. It's a terrific experience for a great cause.
#54
I got two thirds and a second in races this year, my best finishes ever. I'd like to win one. I'd also like to improve on my placing in the Everest Challenge.
I might try to climb a million feet next year just so I can say I did it. I'm at 850k for 2012.
Mostly I'd like myself and my family to be healthy and happy.
I might try to climb a million feet next year just so I can say I did it. I'm at 850k for 2012.
Mostly I'd like myself and my family to be healthy and happy.
#55
#57
Senior Member
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 720
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From: western new york
Bikes: mid 80s Ross Centaur converted to Alfine 11 09 motobecane imortal force, 83 Ross Paragon,81 Schwinn LeTour Tourist, 91 Paramount, 93 GT converted to city bike
My 2013 goal was...a two week tour of France.
Discovered I have to be 3 (in number) in order to go.
So: I'm looking at what's available thru the Cumberland region and maby the rolling hills and covered bridges of Pa.
I have all the mileage badges I want.
I'm not going to get any faster.
Time to see what's on the other side of the hill..or state or ........
Discovered I have to be 3 (in number) in order to go.
So: I'm looking at what's available thru the Cumberland region and maby the rolling hills and covered bridges of Pa.
I have all the mileage badges I want.
I'm not going to get any faster.
Time to see what's on the other side of the hill..or state or ........
#58
Senior Member

Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 1,614
Likes: 11
From: Danville, KY
Bikes: '23 Litespeed T5
1. Ride more than I do in 2012.
2. Ride the Ride Without Limits again but try the 100 miles instead of the 62.
3. Do another charity ride besides the one in #2.
4. Enjoy riding more than I do now.
2. Ride the Ride Without Limits again but try the 100 miles instead of the 62.
3. Do another charity ride besides the one in #2.
4. Enjoy riding more than I do now.
#59
Play more golf.
Start weightlifting again. First I have to move past a couple of joint issues.
Hike more hills.
Take better photos.
Oh yeah, bike related, I would like to do a century this next year.
Start weightlifting again. First I have to move past a couple of joint issues.
Hike more hills.
Take better photos.
Oh yeah, bike related, I would like to do a century this next year.
#60
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 5,804
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From: Medina, OH
Bikes: confidential infromation that I don't even share with my wife
First off is to stay healthy, ahead of the curves life throws, then motivated to keep on keeping on.
I hope my easy miles are easy, the fun rides are fun, and the hard miles are really hard.
This past year was pretty good with around 7,000 miles riding and some decent race finishes. We built a velodrome in Cleveland this past summer and I really got into riding on the 50 degree banked track. I also did my first two mtb races this past year with the Iceman Cometh just a few weeks ago to close up the season. I seemed to have developed a pattern that I must break in 2013. This past year saw a 3rd/81 in the Barry-Roubaix gravel road race, 2nd in the State Masters Crit 55-59, two second places in the Ohio State Games in the 20 and 40K road races, and I finished it off with a 2nd in the Ohio Masters Cyclocross Champs in the 60+. Being close for a State Jersey is really not much better than last place.
Next year’s goals are lofty as I will focus/work harder to get gold in the important races. I'm also qualified for the National Senior Games to be held in my local area, and also intend to race in the Master's National Track Championships in individual events and on a pursuit team.
I hope my easy miles are easy, the fun rides are fun, and the hard miles are really hard.
This past year was pretty good with around 7,000 miles riding and some decent race finishes. We built a velodrome in Cleveland this past summer and I really got into riding on the 50 degree banked track. I also did my first two mtb races this past year with the Iceman Cometh just a few weeks ago to close up the season. I seemed to have developed a pattern that I must break in 2013. This past year saw a 3rd/81 in the Barry-Roubaix gravel road race, 2nd in the State Masters Crit 55-59, two second places in the Ohio State Games in the 20 and 40K road races, and I finished it off with a 2nd in the Ohio Masters Cyclocross Champs in the 60+. Being close for a State Jersey is really not much better than last place.

Next year’s goals are lofty as I will focus/work harder to get gold in the important races. I'm also qualified for the National Senior Games to be held in my local area, and also intend to race in the Master's National Track Championships in individual events and on a pursuit team.
#62
Thread Starter
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Joined: Jun 2011
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From: Frederick, MD
Bikes: Cannondale, Trek
'Cause it sounds like you'll be lapping me!

I haven't ever done the 24-hr challenge, but I'm hoping for 300. I did a different 24-hour ride a few months ago. It was rained out, but I like to think I would have made 300 easily.
And I'll see you there in 2015.
Damn - your non-bike activities are exactly the same as mine - right down to the joint issues!
#63
Broken neck Ken


Joined: Oct 2008
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From: Portland, OR
Bikes: Trek Domane SL6 Gen 3, Soma Fog Cutter, Detroit Bikes Sparrow FG, Trek Mt Track XCNimbus MUni
You'll likely find me at a patisserie enjoying a croissant.
#65
Conquer Cancer rider
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 6,040
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From: Toronto
Bikes: Fun bike, city bike, touring bike, swish new ebike, Bike Friday
I never measured my miles this year. One bike had no computer, and I forgot where I started the mileage on the other two.
I now have a Garmin that works on all three bikes, so I have no excuse.
Goals:
Enjoy every single ride I do
Get stronger on the hills
Start commuting earlier in the season, end later and add on a few miles every now and then
Don't wimp out
I now have a Garmin that works on all three bikes, so I have no excuse.
Goals:
Enjoy every single ride I do
Get stronger on the hills
Start commuting earlier in the season, end later and add on a few miles every now and then
Don't wimp out
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#66
Conquer Cancer rider
Joined: Sep 2004
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From: Toronto
Bikes: Fun bike, city bike, touring bike, swish new ebike, Bike Friday
Oh, and get the shingles shot. I got shingles in August, which pretty much knocked my bike season cold and the damn rash still hurts and itches for large chunks of the time.
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#70
Junior Member

Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 179
Likes: 4
From: Kissimmee, FL
Bikes: 2006 specialized s-works Tarmac, 2013 Surly Disc Trucker
- 3000+ miles for the year
- Complete the Assault on Mount Mitchell in May.
- Ride the Livestrong century challenge in Philly in the late summer.
- Weigh less than 195lbs before the spring.
Beyond that stay happy and healthy.
#71
Junior Member
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 24
Likes: 1
From: Plymouth, WI
Bikes: Cannondale CAAD9 & Jamis Citizen 3
My goal is to ride in the MS Best Dam Bike Ride in Wisconsin next August. I'm not sure whether I'll be able to go 50, 70 or 100 miles per day but I want to do one of them. I only started riding this fall and today I found out I'm not yet ready to ride 45 miles without my knees aching. It was still fun getting out there though.
#72
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 2,061
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From: Pittsburgh, PA
Bikes: 2012 Trek DS 8.5 all weather hybrid, 2008 LeMond Poprad cyclocross, 1992 Cannondale R500 roadbike
My goal is to ride in the MS Best Dam Bike Ride in Wisconsin next August. I'm not sure whether I'll be able to go 50, 70 or 100 miles per day but I want to do one of them. I only started riding this fall and today I found out I'm not yet ready to ride 45 miles without my knees aching. It was still fun getting out there though.
It's the fun (from whatever turns one on) that keeps ya' comin' back for more....
... The goals take second place.
#73
Old Woman on a Catrike
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 434
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From: Ocala, FL
Bikes: Catrike 5.5.9., Trek Madone 5.2
2013 GOALS:
Ride my age - 72 miles
Shoot my age in golf
Ride 5000 miles (rode 4000+ in 2012)
Stay on the topside of the grass for another year (hopefully more)
Be grateful for every day
Above all, have FUN!
Ride my age - 72 miles
Shoot my age in golf
Ride 5000 miles (rode 4000+ in 2012)
Stay on the topside of the grass for another year (hopefully more)
Be grateful for every day
Above all, have FUN!







