Average annual miles?
10-05-18 | 05:16 PM
#51
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2015
Posts: 15,917
Likes: 3,944
Bikes: 2015 Workswell 066, 2017 Workswell 093, 2014 Dawes Sheila, 1983 Cannondale 500, 1984 Raleigh Olympian, 2007 Cannondale Rize 4, 2017 Fuji Sportif 1 LE
I only ride superior and/or exceptional annual miles... who has time for "average"?
10-05-18 | 05:52 PM
#53
Interocitor Command
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 3,375
Likes: 65
From: The adult video section
Bikes: 3 Road Bikes, 2 Hybrids
This year I've ridden 677 actual miles (not trainer miles) since April 29th, so I'm down since last year. However, even though I'm riding fewer miles, I'm riding faster miles.
Last year between June 18th and October 21st I rode 1057 miles.
Last year between June 18th and October 21st I rode 1057 miles.
10-05-18 | 07:01 PM
#55
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2017
Posts: 1,681
Likes: 799
From: Chapel Hill NC
Bikes: 2000 Litespeed Vortex Chorus 10, 1995 DeBernardi Cromor S/S
10-05-18 | 07:11 PM
#56
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2017
Posts: 2,773
Likes: 720
From: Central Io-way
Bikes: LeMond Zurich, Giant Talon 29er
10-05-18 | 07:24 PM
#57
For The Fun of It
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 6,140
Likes: 2,012
From: Louisissippi Coast
Bikes: Lynskey GR300, Lynskey Backroad, Litespeed T6, Lynskey MT29, Burley Duet
I have no idea. I mix it up between 3-4 bikes. This summer saw me riding a good bit. I'll be out of the saddle for the rest of the year come mid-month.
10-07-18 | 04:32 AM
#63
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2015
Posts: 15,917
Likes: 3,944
Bikes: 2015 Workswell 066, 2017 Workswell 093, 2014 Dawes Sheila, 1983 Cannondale 500, 1984 Raleigh Olympian, 2007 Cannondale Rize 4, 2017 Fuji Sportif 1 LE
10-07-18 | 04:37 AM
#64
Senior Member
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 7,381
Likes: 219
…For the past few years I have been entirely satisfied with my carbon fiber road bike, aluminum road bike as a beater that accepts 30C studded tires, and a previous mountain bike beater, now in storage.…
This year however has been a bust because this winter I developed a weakness in my neck muscles supporting my head upright (perhaps due to a two month unavoidable layoff) on my previously well-fitted bikes.
I had a subsequent fitting on both, with some handlebar adjustments. I recently got an exercise consultation for neck, shoulder and core muscles, and was given an exercise routine, that takes a big chunk of 50 minutes to perform. Exercise may fix it, but that’s a long-term solution.
All these remedies have barely allow me to ride my minimum 14 mile one-way commute with slight discomfort near the end. By this time of the year I'm doing weekly 50-60 mile rides easily, and even training for a Century.
Just yesterday, I rented a hybrid style bike with flat handlebars, and was comfortable on the commute, even with a moderately heavy backpack.
So now I’m giving in to the idea of a flat bar bike…
This year however has been a bust because this winter I developed a weakness in my neck muscles supporting my head upright (perhaps due to a two month unavoidable layoff) on my previously well-fitted bikes.
I had a subsequent fitting on both, with some handlebar adjustments. I recently got an exercise consultation for neck, shoulder and core muscles, and was given an exercise routine, that takes a big chunk of 50 minutes to perform. Exercise may fix it, but that’s a long-term solution.
All these remedies have barely allow me to ride my minimum 14 mile one-way commute with slight discomfort near the end. By this time of the year I'm doing weekly 50-60 mile rides easily, and even training for a Century.
Just yesterday, I rented a hybrid style bike with flat handlebars, and was comfortable on the commute, even with a moderately heavy backpack.
So now I’m giving in to the idea of a flat bar bike…
the “nice weather” in Boston is from May to October (with tails in April and November) (link)…
In reality though, I have posted on a few of occasions:
BTW, on my post to that above-mentioned thread, “Average Commuter Miles," I also quoted a Commuting Forum thread, “Commuting Safely Impacting Recreational Fun?”
In reality though, I have posted on a few of occasions:
…I have previously posted to this thread, ”Why didn’t I ride”
My job; either too much to do, so I stay (comfortably) overnight and resume very early in the AM, missing my commute; or have to travel afar for a meeting...and to a lesser extent, family activities. …
Having a mileage-based training schedule however, effectively motivates me to make time to ride. I have the opportunity to commute a minimal 14 miles one-way during the week (Commuter Rail home), and round-trip on Saturday all year-round, for about 100 miles a week.
During the nice weather, I’d like to put in about 150-200 miles to train and do long rides.
In reality though, I probably get in about 20-30 miles per week during the winter, and maybe about 75-100 during the nice weather (to include early evening rides).
Having a mileage-based training schedule however, effectively motivates me to make time to ride. I have the opportunity to commute a minimal 14 miles one-way during the week (Commuter Rail home), and round-trip on Saturday all year-round, for about 100 miles a week.
During the nice weather, I’d like to put in about 150-200 miles to train and do long rides.
In reality though, I probably get in about 20-30 miles per week during the winter, and maybe about 75-100 during the nice weather (to include early evening rides).
Most of my riding is commuting, so I don't really differentiate "fun rides" from "commutes"
However, I don't see the dichotomy…
However, I don't see the dichotomy…
…It's not that I chase miles for the sake of numbers. It takes me 50 miles a week just to feel good and normal, I feel fantastic over 100 miles a week, and like Superman over 150...
Gosh, I have it good.
Gosh, I have it good.
Last edited by Jim from Boston; 10-07-18 at 05:23 AM.
10-07-18 | 02:41 PM
#66
vespertine member
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 2,473
Likes: 223
From: Land of Angora, Turkey
Bikes: Yes
2008: ~1000
2009, 2010: ~3500/year
2011: ~2000
2012, 2013: ~1000/year
2014: ~3000
2015, 2016: ~4000/year
2017: ~6000
2018: On target for 6000+
It's worth mentioning that from late 2010-2016, I insisted on only riding fixed gear bikes. My time only increased slightly in 2017
2009, 2010: ~3500/year
2011: ~2000
2012, 2013: ~1000/year
2014: ~3000
2015, 2016: ~4000/year
2017: ~6000
2018: On target for 6000+
It's worth mentioning that from late 2010-2016, I insisted on only riding fixed gear bikes. My time only increased slightly in 2017
10-07-18 | 03:35 PM
#67
Non omnino gravis
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 8,552
Likes: 1,739
From: SoCal, USA!
Bikes: Nekobasu, Pandicorn, Lakitu
^^^ Now see, that seems like a logical progression. I KNOW NOTHING OF LOGIC. Working on my fourth year...
2015: 7,700 miles
2106: 11,800 miles
2017: 10,100 miles (lost 8 weeks to a broken hand)
2018: 7,816 miles (as of 10/7)
Barring unforeseen circumstances, should finish up 2018 at right about the same mileage as 2017.
2015: 7,700 miles
2106: 11,800 miles
2017: 10,100 miles (lost 8 weeks to a broken hand)
2018: 7,816 miles (as of 10/7)
Barring unforeseen circumstances, should finish up 2018 at right about the same mileage as 2017.
__________________
10-08-18 | 11:27 AM
#73
Senior Member
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 2,869
Likes: 575
From: Philly
The past few years I have averaged 4,000 miles, I was shooting for 4,500 this year but every weekend it seems rain around here.
__________________
84 Bridgestone 400. 90's Basso Highway, 07 Rivendell AHH, 16 Clockwork All-Rounder , 22 Rivendell Roadini
84 Bridgestone 400. 90's Basso Highway, 07 Rivendell AHH, 16 Clockwork All-Rounder , 22 Rivendell Roadini
10-08-18 | 02:51 PM
#74
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 8,290
Likes: 3,691
From: Mich
Bikes: RSO E-tire dropper fixie brifter
#Kobe The past few years I have averaged 4,000 miles, I was shooting for 4,500 this year but every weekend it seems rain around here.
Since doing so, I've been able to enjoy more rides.
__________________
-YMMV
-YMMV
10-08-18 | 05:01 PM
#75
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2016
Posts: 2,344
Likes: 320
From: 961' 42.28° N, 83.78° W (A2)
Bikes: Mongoose Selous, Trek DS
