Most miles in 2008?
Most miles in 2008?
My money's on Mick, maybe Vernon as runner up.
OK, I'll start with 4,625.46
OK, I'll start with 4,625.46
If at first you don't succeed - cheat!!
Sadly, I've been poorly for most, if not all, of December, so my mileage is WAY down.
I only did 61 miles in December.
Health is on the up now, and can't wait to get out for a long-un.
Also, I had a spectacular accident in August, so only managed 23 miles that month!
Total for 2008 (drum rolls tapering off ....... )
3821.52
Sorry.
In my defence, as a commuter, I used to ride 34 miles each day, 4 or 5 times a week. Nowadays, I cycle only for pleasure - fitted in with life and housework and lifestyle - so my mileages are higher per outing, but there are less outings per month.
In the old days I easily did double or even treble what I do now.
I only did 61 miles in December.
Health is on the up now, and can't wait to get out for a long-un.
Also, I had a spectacular accident in August, so only managed 23 miles that month!
Total for 2008 (drum rolls tapering off ....... )
3821.52
Sorry.
In my defence, as a commuter, I used to ride 34 miles each day, 4 or 5 times a week. Nowadays, I cycle only for pleasure - fitted in with life and housework and lifestyle - so my mileages are higher per outing, but there are less outings per month.
In the old days I easily did double or even treble what I do now.
Mick F. Cornwall
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Mines a rather embarrassing 1950 miles.
Mind, I only really started cycling everyday in July 2008, when I lost my job & the company car went back.
Hoping to do much more this year, as I'll be cycling 45 mile a day to & from work.
May have to look into getting a proper road bike in the future,
as I'm currently using a 2004 Giant XTC MB, with road tyres fitted.
Mind, I only really started cycling everyday in July 2008, when I lost my job & the company car went back.
Hoping to do much more this year, as I'll be cycling 45 mile a day to & from work.
May have to look into getting a proper road bike in the future,
as I'm currently using a 2004 Giant XTC MB, with road tyres fitted.
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Like most on here considerably down on my usual, 3 months at the beginning due to crash and a lack of miles in Dec due to combination of weather and ill health (again) so only 5524 when I would normally be pushing up to 9-10,000
Oh well tis a new year and should be getting ready to go out.....
Oh well tis a new year and should be getting ready to go out.....
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Patrick, an apology:
(Ignore my previous posts on the matter)
It seems my records need some tickling. My Garmin wasn't bought until February, so I just inputted my January figures from my diary without inputting any speed and time. Consequently, my average speed for Jan is rather a high 125mph!
Also, my Grand Tour in June has just the distance but not the time. The records are in another file.
I'll get back to you when I've sorted it properly........
Actually, I'm glad this has been raised, it will make me get my house in order, ready for a new year!!
(Ignore my previous posts on the matter)
It seems my records need some tickling. My Garmin wasn't bought until February, so I just inputted my January figures from my diary without inputting any speed and time. Consequently, my average speed for Jan is rather a high 125mph!
Also, my Grand Tour in June has just the distance but not the time. The records are in another file.
I'll get back to you when I've sorted it properly........
Actually, I'm glad this has been raised, it will make me get my house in order, ready for a new year!!
Mick F. Cornwall
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Bucking the trend, I managed more miles this year than ever before - partly 'cos last years' New Years Resolution was to complete a 100mile ride for each month of BST. Also I've, at last, recovered from a bad back. So I'm really pleased with my 2008 mileage:
Commuting/utillity: 1854.38 (+ some other stuff on other bikes)
Trainning/pleaseure/touring etc.: 2784.93miles over 182hr 46min 15.24mph ave.
Total=4639.31+
I'm now intending to do even more this year! (I wish I had more than a mile and a half commute)
Commuting/utillity: 1854.38 (+ some other stuff on other bikes)
Trainning/pleaseure/touring etc.: 2784.93miles over 182hr 46min 15.24mph ave.
Total=4639.31+
I'm now intending to do even more this year! (I wish I had more than a mile and a half commute)
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Yes, more this year. And thanks Mick. That's more like it: average moving speed 12.05mph. Still faster than me though.
From reading this thread, 10000 miles is a good number to aim for. At 12mph, that's 833 hours in the saddle - about two and a quarter hours per day on average. One's terrain obviously makes a difference though. Maybe 10mph average in a hilly region, two hours per day average, so 7300 miles. I'd be very happy with that in 2009. 7000 even.
From reading this thread, 10000 miles is a good number to aim for. At 12mph, that's 833 hours in the saddle - about two and a quarter hours per day on average. One's terrain obviously makes a difference though. Maybe 10mph average in a hilly region, two hours per day average, so 7300 miles. I'd be very happy with that in 2009. 7000 even.