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2017 In Review – Cycling
2017 was the year of little motivation, a lack of fitness and a shift towards not wanting to get on a bike… There was no game to have my head in.
My goal for 2017 was to ride my bike at least four times a week and complete a Gran Fondo once a month… neither thing eventuated.
As with last year, here is 2017 by the numbers.
2017 – BY THE NUMBERS
.:2:.
Number of events I raced in during 2017
.:53.4..
The amount of vertical kilometres I climbed in 2017
.:103:.
In kilometres, my longest single ride of 2017
144:.
The number of days I rode in 2017
.:212:.
The amount of hours I spent riding in 2017
.:340:.
How many times I rode my bike(s) in 2017 – This includes multi-rides in one day such as my daily commute which is 3 individual rides
.:5,395:.
In kilometres, the total distance I rode in 2017
Wishing everyone a safe 2018!
.:Chad:.
2016 In Review – Cycling
2016 was the gap year I didn’t want, but needed to, in order to see the bigger picture.
My goal for 2016 was to find my mojo in a new city… I found it, it just took 11 months.
As with last year, here is 2016 by the numbers.
2016 – BY THE NUMBERS
.:1:.
Number of events I raced in during 2016.
.:50.5..
The amount of vertical kilometres I climbed in 2016
.:75.3:.
In kilometres, my longest single ride of 2016
148:.
The number of days I rode in 2016
.:180:.
The amount of hours I spent riding in 2016
.:340:.
How many times I rode my bike(s) in 2016 – This includes multi-rides in one day such as my daily commute which is 4 individual rides
.:4’439:.
In kilometres, the total distance I rode in 2016
Wishing everyone a safe 2017!
.:Chad:.
2015 In Review – Cycling
2015 was the year that I learnt no matter how much time, effort and care you put into training, racing and social cycling; injuries, illness and life will always derail the best laid plans.
My goal for 2015 was to enjoy cycling. I lost a little bit of my love for the bike towards the end of 2014. My failure to finish the Scott 24 Hour Solo in October was a huge hit to my confidence and the toll it took on my body would follow me late into 2015.
As with last year, here is 2015 by the numbers.
2015 – BY THE NUMBERS
.:1:.
One major crash during the year
During a relaxed ride on the XTC during wet weather I lost traction and hit the ground hard. A hairline fracture in my collarbone followed and a few weeks off the bike was required.
.:2:.
Number of notable injuries in 2015
Injuries: Collarbone, torn glute
Number of new bikes in 2015
.:4:.
Number of events I raced in during 2015
Photo: David B https://www.flickr.com/photos/45916358@N05/
.:54..
The amount of vertical kilometres I climbed in 2015
.:151:.
In kilometres, my longest single ride of 2015
.:193:.
How many times I rode my bike(s) in 2015
.:213:.
The amount of hours I spent riding in 2015
.:4’861:.
In kilometres, the total distance I rode in 2015
Wishing everyone a safe 2016!
.:Chad:.
2014 In Review – Cycling
2014 was the year that I learnt that no matter how much time and effort you put into training and racing; life always has other plans.
The year started off with a single goal in mind. I was going to race in the Easter National Mountain Bike 24 Hour Solo Championships. I trained hard for this event and all looked good until the event was cancelled. I kept up my training, albeit, with less intensity; and continued to ride more each week than in 2013.
2014 was the year I travelled to France with Soldier On to race in the Trois Etapes Pro-Am and was the year my beautiful daughter Celeste was born.
My riding year was littered with a number of injuries, incredible highs, depressing lows and amazing opportunities.
As with last year, here is 2014 by the numbers.
2014 – BY THE NUMBERS
.:1:.
One major crash during the year
During my first race of the year, the AMB 100, I crashed out thanks to a little shit who decided that cutting the course and getting in the way of other riders was a good idea.
.:3:.
Number of notable injuries in 2014
Injuries: Snake bite, stitches to my left elbow and strained glute!
.:6:.
The number of major events that I raced in during 2014
Every race was a challenge but I’ll never forget the 2014 Trois Etapes in France with Team Solider On!
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.:98:.
The amount of vertical kilometres I climbed in 2014
.:132:.
In kilometres, my longest single ride of 2014
.:287:.
How many times I rode my bike(s) in 2014
.:349:.
The amount of hours I spent riding in 2014
.:8,395:.
In kilometres, the total distance I rode in 2014
Wishing everyone a safe 2015!
.:Chad:.
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