Tag: Emily

2017 In Review – Cycling

Posted on by Chad Dobbs

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.

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2017 – BY THE NUMBERS

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Number of events I raced in during 2017

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The amount of vertical kilometres I climbed in 2017

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In kilometres, my longest single ride of 2017

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The number of days I rode in 2017

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The amount of hours I spent riding in 2017

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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

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In kilometres, the total distance I rode in 2017

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Wishing everyone a safe 2018!
.:Chad:.

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2016 In Review – Cycling

Posted on by Chad Dobbs

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

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Number of events I raced in during 2016.

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The amount of vertical kilometres I climbed in 2016

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In kilometres, my longest single ride of 2016

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The number of days I rode in 2016

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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

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In kilometres, the total distance I rode in 2016

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Wishing everyone a safe 2017!
.:Chad:.

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2015 In Review – Cycling

Posted on by Chad Dobbs

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

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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.

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Number of notable injuries in 2015
Injuries: Collarbone, torn glute

Number of new bikes in 2015

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Number of events I raced in during 2015

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.:Suns out/guns out:. Photo: David B https://www.flickr.com/photos/45916358@N05/
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Photo: David B https://www.flickr.com/photos/45916358@N05/
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The amount of vertical kilometres I climbed in 2015

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In kilometres, my longest single ride of 2015

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How many times I rode my bike(s) in 2015

.:213:.
The amount of hours I spent riding in 2015

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In kilometres, the total distance I rode in 2015

Wishing everyone a safe 2016!
.:Chad:.

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