Just hit 7000 miles on my road bike computer this morning. I was on Selford Rd. heading west, just before the I-95 overpass. Looks like I’m doing 1000 miles every 6 months or so. Multiplied by 2 bikes, that comes to roughly 4000 miles per year, 2000 per bike. That’s a lot of wear and tear on the bikes. One of my bikes is about due for a new chain, and could probably stand a new set of tires too. I am going to try to stagger things out so I’m not replacing parts on all of my bikes at the same time, because tires, chains and brake pads do start to add up. But I have no problem spending the money, knowing how much I’m saving on gas and other car-related expenses.
Been doing a little bit of hill work lately. It started out as a way to stay out of morning rush-hour traffic. A lot of the less traveled roads in this area just happen to be hilly. Last week I did a climb up Ilchester Rd. and followed it up by going up Gun Rd. Today I did Landing Rd. followed by College Ave. I figure the more I ride on the really steep hills, the easier the less-steep hills will seem. Time will tell I guess!