5000 miles

From the Loxahatchee River Bridge
Tequesta, FL
January 27, 2025

 I crossed a milestone yesterday during my 17-mile ride. I have logged 5000 miles since I purchased my bike three years ago and decided to ride seriously.

I am not sure whether 5000 miles in 3 years represents serious riding, but I have definitely enjoyed my time in the saddle. Yes, I've had a few mishaps, but fortunately they have all healed, mostly. I have learned that bike tires do not last as long as car tires and we all know that car tires never last long enough. 

Father's Day on the GAP
Southhampton Twp, PA
June 16, 2024

2024 was a good year. Riding the Greater Allegheny Passage (GAP) with Patrick and Jeremy was the highlight of the year, if not my whole riding history. I had never been pushed to ride 60 miles in a day before and followed that with days of 45 or more miles. It was a challenging, fun and beautiful ride through Pennsylvania and Maryland during which we were blessed with good weather.

I also rode 300 miles to raise money for cancer research during October. I fully enjoyed the pressure and the challenge of completing the 300 mile during a month which was shortened by a trip and of course there was not a small amount of weather to consider. 

I have places and trails yet to explore--even right here in Florida. And I continue to enjoy getting out on my bike even riding around my nearly standard route. I have been pleased how quickly I got back into decent riding shape after being away for most of December and January. 

-- Bob Doan, Tequesta, FL