It's Time! The Annual Mileage (and/or Pissing Contest) Thread
12-14-18, 09:37 PM
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This year looks like about 3,800 mi. so far. I don't log my commutes, so it's just a good estimate. It was a crap sailing season on the Ches. and I didn't do any ocean races, so that added a few hundred. On the other hand, adding a CX/gravel bike took me on some slower, shorter, off-pavement rides.
Virtually all those miles were solo. These days I'm into efficient workouts or easy rides I can do in under 3 hours at my own pace du jour and an opportunity to think, enjoy the surroundings, or suffer in solitude.
Virtually all those miles were solo. These days I'm into efficient workouts or easy rides I can do in under 3 hours at my own pace du jour and an opportunity to think, enjoy the surroundings, or suffer in solitude.
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12-15-18, 02:24 PM
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I'll end up with about 3,500 miles by the end of the year.
That's down a bit, largely because my Saturday rides have decreased from about 60 miles to 45.
That's down a bit, largely because my Saturday rides have decreased from about 60 miles to 45.
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12-15-18, 09:38 PM
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[QUOTE=Campag4life;20702682...I just want to mention a friend of mine that was killed a couple of months ago as four of my riding friends were run over by an old lady that didn't seen them in the least. They were all riding into an emerging sun in the morning.
His name was Jack Harrison....a retired English teacher. Jack was uber fit and a prolific rider. He rode 17K miles last year. He rode all over the US and I have ridden over 1000 miles with him wheel to wheel in A group rides. Jack could flat ride and yes, he died doing what he loved. My other 3 friends are in bad shape. One is a woman with a pretty profound brain injury. One other rider will be in a wheelchair for an unknown period...hopefully one day being able to walk again. Most of the bones in his body were broken and his pelvis crushed. Not sure if the 3 that survived this horrific crash will ride a bicycle again. One possibly.
All four riders were strong riders and really knew what they were doing and a couple rode all over the world. Like can change in an instant. I am staying more off the busier roads. Its the speed difference that kills. On 45mph roads when motorists speed to 55mph or so, at this speed hitting a bicycle spells disaster for the cyclists.
Be careful out there everybody and pick your riding venues selectively.[/QUOTE]
I'm sorry about the loss of your friend. Some of us locally were discussing how difficult it can be to cope with these losses, or find the right words.
After Saturday's ride I'm changing one of my favorite rural routes. It's no longer feasible due to new housing development and the usual indifference to infrastructure and increasingly reckless driving. Not just my impression -- a couple other folks who've ridden that same route for years say they plan to abandon it. It was a great route while it lasted. Too bad the cities and developers ignored the impact on fitness buffs, after they'd gone to the trouble of putting a cosmetic veneer over making it seem appealing to younger, fitter prospective residents.
His name was Jack Harrison....a retired English teacher. Jack was uber fit and a prolific rider. He rode 17K miles last year. He rode all over the US and I have ridden over 1000 miles with him wheel to wheel in A group rides. Jack could flat ride and yes, he died doing what he loved. My other 3 friends are in bad shape. One is a woman with a pretty profound brain injury. One other rider will be in a wheelchair for an unknown period...hopefully one day being able to walk again. Most of the bones in his body were broken and his pelvis crushed. Not sure if the 3 that survived this horrific crash will ride a bicycle again. One possibly.
All four riders were strong riders and really knew what they were doing and a couple rode all over the world. Like can change in an instant. I am staying more off the busier roads. Its the speed difference that kills. On 45mph roads when motorists speed to 55mph or so, at this speed hitting a bicycle spells disaster for the cyclists.
Be careful out there everybody and pick your riding venues selectively.[/QUOTE]
I'm sorry about the loss of your friend. Some of us locally were discussing how difficult it can be to cope with these losses, or find the right words.
After Saturday's ride I'm changing one of my favorite rural routes. It's no longer feasible due to new housing development and the usual indifference to infrastructure and increasingly reckless driving. Not just my impression -- a couple other folks who've ridden that same route for years say they plan to abandon it. It was a great route while it lasted. Too bad the cities and developers ignored the impact on fitness buffs, after they'd gone to the trouble of putting a cosmetic veneer over making it seem appealing to younger, fitter prospective residents.
12-31-18, 05:57 PM
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12-31-18, 05:59 PM
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2018 by the numbers
Number of rides 125Total time riding
9 Days 16 Hours
Distance traveled
3,895 miles
Amount climbed
222,118 feet
212,903 Calories
12-31-18, 07:11 PM
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12-31-18, 07:38 PM
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Unless I make a beer run, I'm done. 5100 miles spread across 3 bikes and 1 unicycle.
One SR series, a 1200k, one 200k, a fleche and a couple pops add up to 3057 miles of randonneuring. The bulk of the rest is commuting. I'd guess a couple hundred miles are missing.
The weird thing about being a randonneur and short-route commuter is the vast majority of my miles are on rides either over 200km or under 5 miles.
One SR series, a 1200k, one 200k, a fleche and a couple pops add up to 3057 miles of randonneuring. The bulk of the rest is commuting. I'd guess a couple hundred miles are missing.
The weird thing about being a randonneur and short-route commuter is the vast majority of my miles are on rides either over 200km or under 5 miles.
12-31-18, 09:30 PM
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Travel and injuries derailed me this year. I’m ashamed to admit I was just shy of 3k. This will be a better year and should see me back over 4500. Regardless of the number, it is never enough. Unfortunately, life and time get n the way some times.
12-31-18, 10:14 PM
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It looks like that's a wrap at 6,016 miles for 2018. 16 more than last year (and all outdoor miles, of course.)
I didn't quite reach my goals for the year; December was a very bad month at work
I didn't quite reach my goals for the year; December was a very bad month at work
12-31-18, 10:33 PM
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9,668.95 miles for 2018. Around 1,856 on the tandem, rest on two different road bikes, plus a few miles (Sebring 12 hour) on the Bike Friday.
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just under 5,700 miles.
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Thanks! I don't think I'm going to make it. I have a nocturnal 3 week old baby so I'm running on fumes at the moment. I rode a lot during college, though, so it's not a new milestone. Should be a good goal for next year! 
Edited to add: 9,944.2 miles this year. So close! Next year...
Edited to add: 9,944.2 miles this year. So close! Next year...
01-03-19, 03:52 PM
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And reminder to others that for mileage purposes, the ground rules are the ground rules. Thanks for your cooperation.
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Much lower numbers than most. I started riding in May, but was out of the country for a month and was unable to ride during that time. Looking forward to more miles in 2019.
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12-31-19, 09:04 AM
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Counting trainer (fake) miles, I have ridden about 5,000. Strava shows a little over 4,000 for the year, but I have at least 1,000 in un-logged commutes. Also, I took about five weeks off for sailing, including a Bermuda race, so I've probably got over 1,000 on the water. Those miles are very slow, prep-intensive, and expensive, so they count a lot.
12-31-19, 11:36 AM
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:::insert obligatory TRAINER MILES AREN'T ACTUAL MILES! scree here:::
/Captain Pedantic
As for real miles, I'll know later tonight when I complete my commute. Expect it to be right around 6,000. Will post the final number once it's a wrap.
Happy New Year y'all!
/Captain Pedantic
As for real miles, I'll know later tonight when I complete my commute. Expect it to be right around 6,000. Will post the final number once it's a wrap.
Happy New Year y'all!