Targets/Goals for 2011

Justatheory

I was hoping to do the dragon ride this year but it's full already! My years goals are ruined before it even began

Stevo_666

meanredspider wrote:

My 13yo son being diagnosed with cancer in Sept kinda distracted me from my 3000 commuting miles goal - but I'm determined to hit 4000 this year despite the fact that, due to his chemo, I'll only be able to commute 2 weeks in 3.

That's it really - need to get the weight off me that endless days in hospital have added but the commuting will help sort that.

That kinda puts targets into perspective and credit to you for even considering them in the circumstances - my cycling has gone to pot completely in the last month just on account of loads of work/Christmas/holidays. Hope your lad gets better soon.

Oh, and if you're in the mood - +1 for details of that race car, I have a past that involves track days

mkirby

1) 3000 miles + for the year
2) try to keep monthly average over 300
3) atttend more club rides
4) get as close to a 25min hilly 10 as i can (sub 20 as starter target)
5) Top 5 in a club hill climb
6) Attempt the clubs mountain TT
7) Do some CX next winter
8) Just get out more

cjcp

There was a thread about this recently. Blessed if I can remember what I wrote, but, ideally:

1. Sub-54 min for the RP 3LC;
2. Sub-hour for ADH;
3. Sub-8:15 for the Marmotte.

stuaff

1. An 8-day LeJOG at the end of May/beginning of June, in aid of the British Legion. Signed up already.
2. Mileage: 7,500 if not 8k..
3. As many FNRttCs & other social rides as I can manage.
4. Dun Run. To be combined with a FNRttC on the previous night, hopefully.
5. Pedal to Paris 2011.
6. Less crashing :oops:

whyamihere

I might, at some point, get on a train down to London and have a crack at the RP 3 lap challenge. See how I rank against you city types.

Wallace1492

suzyb wrote:

Wallace1492 wrote:

suzyb wrote:

Stop being as f***ing lazy and get out on the bikes I've spend a lot of money on (well a lot for me).

And finish the Etape Caledonia, preferably whilst the roads are still closed.

I was worried about not finishing Etape before sweep up bus, but the other just sweep you along...... However, you need to put in the miles before it!!

I know and there's less than 5 months in which to do those miles

That is more than enough time!! Last year I did not cycle till February due to injury - had done nowt for 2 months and had piled on the weight. I was incredibly unfit and had not cycled more than 40 miles in a day before, but with riding every day and increasing distances managed to get the Etape in 4hr32. It really is a mental thing and depends on how much time you are able to put in. I have been lucky and had the time, hope I do this year too!

W1

Stevo 666 wrote:

Oh, and if you're in the mood - +1 for details of that race car, I have a past that involves track days

I wonder whether we should do a thread to bring out all the hidden car people on here...!

Dom_500

nice and simple for me having only just taken delivery of my new bike, so:
1. Work up to commuting 5 days
2. lose weight
3. learn to use these new fangeled SPD pedals

Stevo_666

W1 wrote:

Stevo 666 wrote:

Oh, and if you're in the mood - +1 for details of that race car, I have a past that involves track days

I wonder whether we should do a thread to bring out all the hidden car people on here...!

Not a bad idea - think I will try for a new thread tomorrow

But for starters here's my old steed, 'slicked up' down at Brands Hatch a few years ago
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meanredspider

Oooh - sorry - been distracted today and missed this thread.

Firstly thanks for all the kind thoughts about my son. Staying positive and he has been bloody fantastic - can't tell you how proud I am of him. I'm sure we'll be fine but support from people just gives me so much strength & determination. Thank you!

The race car - you can find all about it here

http://www.alfa.me.uk

and there's mountains of in-car race footage on YouTube - my username is meanredspider

Here's one for starters http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbLgUzKeR74

crumbschief

Good pic,it reminded me of a MK1 Escort Mexico when i saw it.

meanredspider

crumbschief wrote:

Good pic,it reminded me of a MK1 Escort Mexico when i saw it.

A friend and colleague, David Steele, takes them. Look here

http://www.flickr.com/photos/30924858@N05/

Lots of MkI Escorts (watch the YouTube video too) - my arch rivals are all MKI Escorts or Lotus Elans

crumbschief

Ahh cheers for that,i see now why i saw a connection,i can understand why the Escort is still a rival,good chassis with balance,i loved my MK2 although i never raced.

Edit,great pics,it's good to see old faves MK1/2 Escorts,240z,capri and a TR8,i'd like to see a Stratos and a Mirafiori going round a track some time

Libraio

1. Cycle to work more often
2. Cycle on the weekends more often
3. Get bachelors degree
4. Learn to play the guitar

coopster_the_1st

1. Do 6000 miles
2. Commute to work all 5 days in one week (175 miles)
3. Ride a 25min 10TT
4. Under 60 mins by end of April and then 58 mins by year end for 3 laps of Richmond Park
5. Ride up all hills/mountain without stopping (Beaten by 1 UK hill and a few Alps in 2010)

rf6

1. Less beer
2. More fruit and veg
3. A longer tour to France in the summer
4. More miles generally

Butterd2

1, 5000 miles
2, Dun Run fixed
3, Treviso to Munich including the Sella Ronda
4, Loose a stone (ideally before (3))
5, Spend more money on my bike than my car.