5211

cadent_1_small.jpgThirty kilometres into my Saturday morning ride today I reached a significant milestone. In less than six months I’ve now cycled more kilometres in 2009 than during the entire twelve months of 2008.

Last year I managed to notch up 5 192 kilometres. As of the end of my ride today I’ve cycled 5 211 kilometres so far this year.

I started the year hoping that I’d be able to reach 10 000 kilometres by the end of December. At this point I’m right on target with a little bit to spare. I don’t know what waits around the corner but I generally find that there’ll be something during any particular year that will rob me of a large chunk of kilometres. It can be sickness or a number of other things but so far it’s looking good for me being able to reach my goal.

Speaking of cycling, I’ll be letting you know very soon about an interesting cycling adventure I’ve got planned for October this year. You’ll have a chance to be a part of it no matter where you are in the world.

The only downside to today’s ride is the flat rear tyre which only just got me home after coffee. I’d better go fix it so I’m ready to keep building the kilometres on Monday morning.



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Rodney Olsen

Rodney is a husband, father, cyclist, blogger and podcaster from Perth Western Australia.

He previously worked in radio for about 25 years but these days he spends his time at Compassion Australia, working towards releasing children from poverty in Jesus' name.

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5 Comments

  • Hey Rodney

    Gr8 going on the bike this yr 🙂

    Do you know if their are any of the marathon type rides still happening in Oz like BFB use to do ?

    cya

    J

  • Well done. Doubled my distance already…still have too many appointments during the day that require me to drive. Grrrr.

    October. Hmmm. You coming over to do ‘Around the Bay in a Day’?

    Hope you’re well.

  • Good for you!

    Was out visiting some old friends and I’m glad to see you’re still around and doing fine!
    Now, I saw something about … Picasso?

  • Wow, well done!!!
    I’ll be to embaressed to say what my total tally sits at .. but I’m working on it.
    Looking fw to hear about Oct. Keep me posted.

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