2019 Miles and Cycling Goals

[Keith A]

So how did everyone do last year? I ended with 6K miles last year -- which is about what I've done for the last several years. However, I didn't feel quite as strong last year as I have previously. Not sure if age is playing into this or not, but I'm hoping that 2020 is a better one. Now I need to make a plan so this will happen.

How about you?

[Matthew]

I have to tally up my mileage but guessing in the 5-6k range as well. Should have done more MTB rides as that has seemed to have suffered lately. Got a steady off road riding buddy now so that should help. They say to ride with those that are faster to improve, and he's definitely faster. I got in a couple centuries which was cool. Had a good year overall. Hoping 2020 is even better.

[madsciencenow]

Just a tad over 12k miles for me. Was my best year by about 1200 miles and first year not running. Hoping for something similar in 2020 with the understanding that life happens and you never know what opportunities and obstacles might come along.


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[Keith A]

madsciencenow — 12k miles, impressive

[R3awak3n]

Goal was 5000 but ended up with 4700. Last year I had 3500 so I am happy.

Goal for 2020 is again 5000.

[CDollarsign]

Man, I got 890 miles and felt good about it. Between work travel and a 4 year old it’s tough to get out.

[madsciencenow]

Originally Posted by Keith A

madsciencenow — 12k miles, impressive

Thanks, Keith! I hope it in-part offsets all the sitting I do at work.


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[Clean39T]

6K for me too. Much more of that indoors than in 2018, but more overall miles.

Goal for 2020 is 7500, and more of that outside.

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[AngryScientist]

i've kind of swapped things around, and finally think i have settled on a good log system for tracking stuff i do.

that said, i really dont know how many miles i've got in 2019, probably about 3500 or so.

i'm always amazed that people can do 12k in a year, with otherwise "normal" lives. it's very impressive, and i'm in awe of your cycling prowess and time management skills. bravo!

I never set mileage goals, especially numeric goals. i have a bunch of other cycling related goals, but this year i'm going to just keep them to myself and see how many i can knock out. seems like when i verbalize goals like this, especially "stretch" goals, it's a recipe for failure, lol.

keep up the good work folks. 2020 is shaping up to be a great year!

[tv_vt]

4200 miles for me in 2019, all outside (I don't count winter trainer time as mileage). I've been over 4k/year for the last 15 years or so. Works for me, along with the other stuff I like to do. So goal for 2020 is more of same.

Highlights: Rode the Stelvio and Mt Ventoux by new routes this year, along with riding the Sella Ronda loop a few times in the Dolomites.

[prototoast]

7700 miles for me this year, which is the most I've done since I started tracking (Strava).

I'd like to top 8000 for 2020, also travel more to do some new routes, and maybe make some friends so I'm not always riding alone.

[Andy sti]

I don't set mileage goals until December then I go for something, Haha.

Ended up with 10,250 miles for 2019 Had some great rides in there.

What I find interesting is my total hours for cycling, nordic skiing and running was 601 for 2018 and 598 in 2019. I obviously found a system that works for me.

[buddybikes]

1,700 miles but had a back fusion in the middle of it.
Happy with 2K next year but that could change if the sea calls me into my kayak more

[flying]

7650 outdoor miles for me in 2019 which was better than 2018
I was more happy about the elevation 500,200' of climbing

For 2020 I need to think a bit more about flexibility as we get errr older seems we get stiffer
But my main 2020 goal is as always to just appreciate cycling which I have
for many decades now

[Spdntrxi]

about 2200mi this year.. all outside though no trainer.

down a couple thousand from previous years.. so not totally jazzed about that.