Got into biking in 2019, bought a cheap dual sport bike that I’ve completely changed everything..
I’m 51 yrs old and when I started biking I weighed 225lbs, down to 195lbs now at 6’ tall… So I set a goal for 130,000’ this year and I’m not far away now but wanted to see what the older group of bikers do for year? I know others ride ridiculous miles which I don’t because I live in the mountains and only ride one day a week and don’t really think my body could stand more than what I do now. Anyway, I ride by myself so really don’t have any comparisons… Love what I’m doing now just wanted to see how others do in my age group!
by BriceZaxis200
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Your doing great! I’m at 3,250ish miles but only long 40k climbed…I live on a crazy flat pancake!
Nice elevation 💪
Don’t worry about what others did. You are doing awesome. Riding bikes. Getting healthier. Doing cool shit. In (sometimes) beautiful places. Do more of it in 2025.
Wow! That’s a ton of steep climbing if you did all of that in just 803 miles!
For context, I’m at 4200 miles for the year and 155,000ft of gain.
I just turned 40 this year, and live in a mountain state. 6’6” and 250lbs. I’m not fast climbing, but I get there eventually. You’re proof that I’ll still be doing this at least 10 more years down the line!
That’s a lot of miles! Absolutely love biking here in APPALACHIA MOUNTAINS! Thanks for the positive feedback gents!