Commutes complete!… At least for this year… As ever, the year of 2019 has absolutely flown in. I think it’s a sign of growing old when each passing year seems to accelerate even quicker than the previous one. However, it’s still great to stop and take stock of what has been achieved. When I started…
6,000 Miles I don’t know what it is but I always seem to be behind when it comes to writing these. Maybe I’m too busy at work, or have too much to do at home. Maybe I’m doing too much cycling so am too tired. Nooooooo, it definitely can’t be that!!! Anyway, whatever the reason…
When I first started out on the cycle commute the thought of riding 1,000 miles seemed a long way off. I began by riding to work 1 day a week and thought I would be doing well to achieve 1,000 miles in a year. However, once my fitness levels began to increase and the routine…
Halfway There I almost never noticed my latest 1,000 mile milestone again this week, but on Mon I passed the 4,000 mile mark for 2019. Perhaps I was too engrossed in the storms on Mon or excited by the promised sunshine at the end of the week. Whatever the reason my annual mileage target is…
Spring sunshine has been making the commutes so much easier lately. I never ever regret taking the bike to work but good weather just makes it so enjoyable. It’s brilliant to wake up to blue skies without thinking you are going to get cold and the anticipation of the return journey home in the afternoon…
Setting an achievable milestone is a good idea no matter what pursuit you are engaged in. Maybe you are saving up for a house deposit, training for a marathon, studying for a PhD or simply like me in this blog aiming for an annual mileage achievement. If you only set your eye on the end…