2006 was a good year for me in cycling. At the outset, my goal was to ride 4,000 miles. I reached that mark in late October:

Had I known December would be so mild, I would have squeezed a few more miles earlier during the year so I could hit 5,000 miles. Oh well.

A key to hitting my goal was getting miles in every week. I logged about 50 miles or more in all but three weeks.

Lowest week: 14 miles (battling a knee ailment)
Highest week: 195 miles

I completed two centuries: The 3-State 3-Mountain Challenge and the Cherohala Challenge (pictured above).

Notably, I didn't have any crashes or significant mishaps in 2006. In fact, I only remember having one flat tire while riding. I can't complain about that.

2007 Goals:

• Ride lots. (tentative goal: 4,500 miles).
• Don't crash or get hit.
• Get faster.
• Enjoy the scenery.
• Take a cycling-related trip outside the region and see new country.