How's this years cycling plan going?

[youngoldbloke]

Still behind - I blame the wind- and too many weeks away. If I make 4500 this year I'll be happy.

 

[Dogtrousers]

I've successfully managed 6 months of the metric century a month challenge. And done two 200k audaxes, which is two more than I planned to.

 

[postman]

My year has been rubbish.Since April time i have been feeling crap.Tired,lethargic and fed up.After the Doc sent me for blood tests it seems i was a little low on vitamin d.So i was told to take things easy,but get out into the sunshine.This i did and hey presto i feel better.So much so i attempted a 60 mile ride last Saturday,and boy did i enjoy it.

 

[derrick]

After a slow start to the year due to illness, i have caught up now and am happy with my progress. Although i have slowed down a bit this week, only because my other half came of her bike last week, and she ain't a good patient. I have had to cancel a couple of rides because she can't drive so i am ferrying her around. Hopefully we will soon be back on the road.

 

[mythste]

I had no plan, cycled about 200 miles last year. This year I'm about to crest 2000 miles. Chuffed!

 

[outlash]

After last year's mileage target, which I achieved I told myself not again as it became a chore and dictated my riding. Hence I've done more off road this year, not gone out when I haven't felt like it (which isn't much TBH) yet still done my longest ride by some distance over the spring bank holiday. Less miles, more smiles .

 

[Licramite]

I've decided to start my cycling year - next year.
It's just one of those years when nothing comes together. - as in me - bike-opportunity-weather.

 

[Bazzer]

It was going well. I could feel the benefit of winter riding as the warmer weather came to these shores and was getting in >120 miles pw regularly, with the prospect of a few metric centuries July - September.
Two weeks ago, enjoying a night ride and a badger decided to run in front of my bike. A double fractured femur has blown most of my planned riding for the rest of summer.

 

[coffeejo]

It was going well. I could feel the benefit of winter riding as the warmer weather came to these shores and was getting in >120 miles pw regularly, with the prospect of a few metric centuries July - September.
Two weeks ago, enjoying a night ride and a badger decided to run in front of my bike. A double fractured femur has blown most of my planned riding for the rest of summer.

Ouch. How's the bike? And the badger? GWS.

 

[Hip Priest]

Not bad. After a slow start, I'm now ahead of schedule on my mileage target, and I've acheived PBs for 10 & 25 mile TTs. I've also finally accepted that I can't outride my fork, and have lost almost a stone in the last 4-6 weeks.

 

[Colin_P]

I'm doing ok. I've not got a large target compared to some but there again most don't have to contend with a heart condition and a large dose of beta blockers and anti arrhythmic drugs slowing them down.

Sometimes it is hard to get up out of the chair and get out there.

 

[Brandane]

I'm doing ok. I've not got a large target compared to some but there again most don't have to contend with a heart condition and a large dose of beta blockers and anti arrhythmic drugs slowing them down.

Sometimes it is hard to get up out of the chair and get out there.

Off topic for a second, sorry........
Interesting. Could that be why I don't seem to be getting any faster? I am on Flecainide Acetate (2 x 100mg daily) and Bisoprolol Fumarate (1 x 1.25mg daily) for an atrial fibrillation. It doesn't make me feel unwell at all, and I've been on the meds for about 18 years! DVLA are aware and after some reports from my GP they allowed me to get an HGV licence (which I've had for 10 years now). Get some funny looks at the cardiology department when I turn up for my check-ups having cycled 15 miles to get there, then you tell them you are taking part in the 100km monthly challenge on CC.. !

 

[Colin_P]

Off topic for a second, sorry........
Interesting. Could that be why I don't seem to be getting any faster? I am on Flecainide Acetate (2 x 100mg daily) and Bisoprolol Fumarate (1 x 1.25mg daily) for an atrial fibrillation. It doesn't make me feel unwell at all, and I've been on the meds for about 18 years! DVLA are aware and after some reports from my GP they allowed me to get an HGV licence (which I've had for 10 years now). Get some funny looks at the cardiology department when I turn up for my check-ups having cycled 15 miles to get there, then you tell them you are taking part in the 100km monthly challenge on CC.. !

I'm also on Flec 100mg twice a day and used to be on 2 x 10mg on Biso. The Biso didn't work for me so now I'm on 2 x 10mg Nebivolol which like the Biso is also a very powerful beta. It certainly makes me slow.

I've also got the added fun of having an implanted cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) taking care of me. It has shocked me back to life three times now. And will also provide anti tachycardic pacing as well if needs be. My heart problems electrical like yours but in the ventricles.

Have you been or are you a candidate for a catheter ablation?

 

[Brandane]

I'm also on Flec 100mg twice a day and used to be on 2 x 10mg on Biso. The Biso didn't work for me so now I'm on 2 x 10mg Nebivolol which like the Biso is also a very powerful beta. It certainly makes me slow.

I've also got the added fun of having an implanted cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) taking care of me. It has shocked me back to life three times now. And will also provide anti tachycardic pacing as well if needs be. My heart problems electrical like yours but in the ventricles.

Have you been or are you a candidate for a catheter ablation?

Sorry to hear that; my problem sounds a lot less drastic - and it must be, as I have had it on occasions since my early teens and thought it was normal all those years!
I have spoken to the cardiologist re catheter ablation, but as my meds seem to be working just fine, both her and I are happy to continue with the status quo as there are risks associated with CA..

 

[Katherine]

It was going well. I could feel the benefit of winter riding as the warmer weather came to these shores and was getting in >120 miles pw regularly, with the prospect of a few metric centuries July - September.
Two weeks ago, enjoying a night ride and a badger decided to run in front of my bike. A double fractured femur has blown most of my planned riding for the rest of summer.

Yikes!!
Sorry to hear that. Hope you can try to keep up some exercise, and best wishes for your recovery.