Most new year's "resolutions" seemed to be about goals, or accomplishing specific things, but what about changing our approach to this thing we do?

For the sake of conversation, I'd say that aside from actually riding, there are five or six ways we direct our resources - of time, money and mental energy - when it comes to cycling: equipment, maintenance, accessories and specialty attire, training, travel (for events as well as vacation tours), and what I'll call the social aspect: non-riding activities such as charities, club and event organization, race officiating etc.

Have you given much thought to how you might spend more time or money in one direction, or less in another?

For my part, I know I spend way too much on equipment - especially considering how impractical it is. I'm extremely cheap when it comes to coaching and training. Although I spend a reasonable amount of time training, I've paid for one coaching session my entire life, and have never signed up for a class or training session that I had to pay for. I could stand to spend a little more time on maintenance of the equipment; I'm not reluctant to pay for important repairs, but things don't have to be perfect. When it comes to attire and accessories, I've gotten over my acquisitive streak (I think). Travel? Well, I've taken a couple of very nice cycling vacations, but I haven't taken any other kind of vacation, so I wouldn't say they've been altogether extravagant, and I've only made one overnight trip for an event, and that was more a matter of convenience than necessity - stayed at a teammate's country house closer to the event the night before instead of getting up at zero dark thirty for the longer drive from the city.

Which brings me to the social aspect. My introduction to all this was as a moto official at club races. I kind of miss that, almost as much as I miss racing (no mass start races as long as I have this plate on the clavicle that nearly reaches the sternum). Sure, I participate in group rides, but that's it - just along for the ride. I don't know that I'd be a very good judge or referee, but I would like to actively support racing and maybe charity events a bit more. And I think organizing the Five Boro Bike Tour would be easier than breaking my extravagant habit of buying a fancy new bike every year.

Combine shopping and charity and buy Me an expensive new bike every year.

Brilliant - You have everything all figured out!