Increasing the mileage..

[potsy]

After successfully reaching my cycling target for the year, I have decided to increase next year's target quite significantly.

A big ask, but I am going to go for a 20%+ increase.

Anyone else planning such a dramatic change?

 

[Dave 123]

You might need to consult your doctor first.
Then DFS

 

[ianrauk]

We'll done Pots. Glad to see you getting back on the bike and planning a goal to aim for.

 

[Supersuperleeds]

@potsy you are an inspiration to us all.

 

[biggs682]

I think i am going for a 10% rise to 5500 miles

 

[DCLane]

Given I'm still recovering from my major operation, with another probable one next year I'm planning 7500 miles.

That was this year's target and I should get to just over 7200. Given that late September onwards has meant very little on-bike time I'm OK with it.

 

[potsy]

I think you should be able to up your annual mileage to 120 without too much trouble, Potsy.

Steady on!

Perhaps it's also worth signing up for an event in the summer (one of Colin's rides???) to give you something to aim for.

Those days are gone, sadly.

I cannot imagine getting anywhere near fit enough for any of Colin's rides again, even my own local 20 mile rides that I enjoyed are beyond me nowadays.

Going to take a big effort in the new year to get myself anywhere near where I used to be (and that was unfit compared to most of you)

 

[Bazzer]

For me to the train station and back is 5 miles. Even (say) just 10 times a year and when I really cannot face the commute on my bike and there is 50 covered.
So even a couple of miles a day can help.

 

[Katherine]

Great post @potsy!
Just build it up slowly and steadily. Don't just cycle. Go for walks in between. Park further away than you need to. Take the stairs. It all good counts.
Good luck.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

More rides to the pub in the evening will soon add up.

 

[Crackle]

Potsy, you've always been an inspiration to my cycling. Who do I not want to end up like, I think to myself and every time, I think, Potsy. So well done, keep inspiring people.

 

[potsy]

Great post @potsy!
Just build it up slowly and steadily. Don't just cycle. Go for walks in between. Park further away than you need to. Take the stairs. It all good counts.
Good luck.

Thanks.

One of my birthday presents was a fitbit watch so I will be monitoring my progress throughout the year.

Will be weighing myself on Jan 1st too, have not been able to face that for a long while.

 

[potsy]

Potsy, you've always been an inspiration to my cycling. Who do I not want to end up like, I think to myself and every time, I think, Potsy. So well done, keep inspiring people.

I was going to ask someone to move this thread to Personal Matters, but with supportive comments like this maybe there is no need

 

[Crackle]

Which fitbit did you get. mrs C has one which has been replaced under warranty twice and is now falling apart again?

 

[potsy]

Which fitbit did you get. mrs C has one which has been replaced under warranty twice and is now falling apart again?

Mmm, that doesn't sound good.

It's a Charge 2.