Anyone keep written records of rides?

[DCBassman]

I found this notebook on offer in Paperchase Plymouth, and decided to do so.

 

[Black Sheep]

I just use Strava, never kept a log before that

 

[EltonFrog]

I found this notebook on offer

Nice idea, are you going to use a fountain pen?

 

[DCLane]

I use MyCyclinglog.com as this links to my maintenance record, plus Strava for statistics. I've also got a spreadsheet (overkill?) that links to how much I've spent and saved plus what I've actually got in stock bike/equipment-wise.

Only on big rides to a I do a 'proper' write-up.

 

[Kempstonian]

I just kept some details of the races I did - and I kept start sheets, result sheets, local paper write ups, any photos that were taken and even my race number. I didn't keep notes of any other rides, like training runs or weekend journeys. The club I was in was primarily a racing club so we didn't do much touring. We did go down to the Isle of Wight a couple of times at Easter though.

 

[Sharky]

This was my Dad's ....

I think it was an offer from Cycling Weekly in the early 50's.
My dad recorded all his times from 1938 thru to 1954 when he stopped racing and than I used it to record my times from 1967 thru to 1970 when I ran out of space and now it's all in a big spread sheet. Some 500 rides.

 

[Globalti]

Yes, I've been keeping a record of every ride on a spreadsheet since I went over to road cycling about 8 years ago. I record the day and date, the route, my companions, time, average and distance and weather plus any comments, which help me to remember the ride. I also record occasional purchases like new chains or tyres. My last entry was on 18.08.18 (inauspicious date?) and says: "Crashed on the bridge at Forest Beck, broke collarbone" so I won't be forgetting that ride.

 

[dodgy]

I have all my GPS data in SportTracks since 2006, in the notes section I tend to write about who I met on any given ride. Glad I did, it really helps to recall the exact ride years later, amazing how much you suddenly recall when you're reminded who you saw or what cafe you visited.

 

[Kempstonian]

This was my Dad's ....

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I think it was an offer from Cycling Weekly in the early 50's.
My dad recorded all his times from 1938 thru to 1954 when he stopped racing and than I used it to record my times from 1967 thru to 1970 when I ran out of space and now it's all in a big spread sheet. Some 500 rides.

That's a lot of rides! But I suppose it covers a lot of years too... mine is a very small list compared to that. Just 34 races.

 

[Gravity Aided]

I used to keep all my information on rides and speeds and weather and notable occurrences on the computer. I kept them in a notebook, as I did running as well, until the 80's, but after that it was all on the computer. Now I just use My Cycling Log and a cycling app. I need to get a new cycling app as my phone got run over a couple weeks ago. I also tend to blog about longer rides.

 

[Sharky]

That's a lot of rides! But I suppose it covers a lot of years too... mine is a very small list compared to that. Just 34 races.

Been racing (TT's) from 1967 thru to this year. Had a few years when children were being born etc, but I think I've hit the start line on about 35 of those years. Nowadays, I just ride our club's evening 10 series, so about 15 rides each year.

 

[numbnuts]

Only on a spreadsheet........just to see how fast slow I'm getting

 

[Kempstonian]

Been racing (TT's) from 1967 thru to this year. Had a few years when children were being born etc, but I think I've hit the start line on about 35 of those years. Nowadays, I just ride our club's evening 10 series, so about 15 rides each year.

I often regret packing up. I was a fool really - I sold all my bikes too. I should have at least kept one of them so I could get some exercise, if nothing else. But I bought a Lambretta... then cars...

Anyway I've got a nice bike now so I'll be able to take a few leisurely rides and take in some sights locally. Looking forward to that!

 

[Smokin Joe]

I kept a record for years, all the stats from every ride as I was then using a cycling computer. One of the dogs managed to get hold of the book and turn it to pulp so that was the end of that.

 

[DCBassman]

Nice idea, are you going to use a fountain pen?

I haven't done, but I will now!