Sitting at the coffee shop this AM, I thought about goals for the upcoming riding season. Long time readers will know that I used to be quite the rider and have really slacked off the past couple of years.
Instead of overreaching, I’ve decided to set one doable goal for the year: Become the bike commuter I used to be three years ago.
Here’s the breakdown:
- March: Ride to work at least once. With a vacation coming up at the end of the month, that means sometime in the next two weeks.
- April: Ride to work twice a week. This means eight times in the month. Should be easy.
- June, July, August: Three times a week. Gives me a chance to work in the suit days and avoid nasty weather, but still a good workout.
- September: Same as April – twice a week
- October: Commute once a week.
- November: Just like March, I’ll try to get one in
It’s likely that I’ll work in some utility rides, and maybe a few recreational ones, but those are gravy on top of the goal.
Notice that I have not promised to post more here, but I have a feeling that an increase in rides will foster an increase in words.
What are your goals for this year?
Glad you’re getting back to it! I’ve subscribed to your new RSS feed, so I can keep following you. Welcome back!
Nice to see you back? During April-November I plan to commute as much as possible. Last year I think I averaged 4 days a week. My goal is to do more rides with the family on the weekends.
I like your reasonable goal setting. Mine may not be quite as ambitious due to snow situation here in NH. More on the way so any commutes in March aren’t likely. But I’ll be ready come April. Thanks for linking to Croydon Cyclist and Silly Cyclist vids. Enjoyed them.