In general, my primary cycling goal is fitness related. That is, I want to use cycling to improve my physical fitness. Endurance cycling seems to be helping to correct my metabolism, so I should definitely do more of that this year (2024).
However, I have some achievement goals.
I have a huge weakness when it comes to climbing. I need to focus more on climbing. Specifically, I want to become capable of the steeper climbs in West County.
I need to ride St. Joe State Park more.
I need to start training for speed. I have been focusing on distance and endurance, and I've been doing very well with that. However, I need to develop the ability to apply more power for decent periods of time.
I'm not sure how to quantify a goal. I'd like to collect some KOMs.
I need to ride centuries at least every year. My I performed much better during my 2024 century than 2023, but I completely failed my nutrition.
Plan: RtR 2025
It will be more bikepacking and centuries for 2026.
I need to finish planning and execute my plan to Bikepack the Florida Keys in the spring of 2026.
I need to go on a gravel ride in the Flint Hills of Kansas. Should I just do a self-supported ride, or should I find a group ride?
In addition to the Ride the Rivers Century, I should see about doing a self-supported century.
Plan: RtR 2026