for the entire year. I really thought I could have reached the 16 mph yearly average in ’07. It’s not over yet though and there is still an outside chance. One thing is that I am riding stronger since the beginning of August, with 13 of the 21 rides I did over 16 mph averages.

There is still an outside shot of doing a century as well, which I was Planning to do, but somehow never really worked it in to my schedule. In fact, I didn’t even do a single ride over 75 miles. Whereas last year, I managed a couple over the 75 mile mark. The more I cycle, the more I enjoy longer rides, there seems to be no real point to riding less than 35-40 miles at a time.

Of course I do, whether because of time considerations,

or weather, or lack of motivation, I inevitably do. But I really don’t view it as worthy riding less than 35 miles minimum. I’d much rather ride 45 to 65 miles at a time on most days, especially when the weather is nice. Because soon

the cold gray will roll in and steal away any will I have to ride.

Fingers crossed for an Indian Summer in 2007! Cheers