I tracked my commuter mileage last year and broke the 2000 mile mark. 128 commutes and 2048 miles to be exact. I imagine I've done similar in the past, but I didn't track it then. I also tracked money spent/money saved at .35 cents a mile if I drive. It was kind of a spendy year for me because I had to double up on the back end with rear D's and cassettes. Shortly after buying the first setup I had stick kick up into derailleur and completely trash it. So I upgraded to a 9 speed shifter I had in the garage and then purchased a better derailleur and cassette to get me back on the road. Upgrading lights and gear didn't help either, but it sure makes the ride better being warm and visible.
I color coded a few areas so I can see how many extra undocumented miles I do. Each color has a hill or two included, but the orange one is a short, steep hill that really gets the blood flowing in the legs and the lungs a pumping. Fun times. : ) My goal this year is to get more commutes in to get more miles, but eventually it'll cap out because I can only ride X number of times in the year.
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Ride on, brother! Using your data I can extrapolate my savings. Thanks.
Ok, you two have way toooo much time on your hands. I say ride and enjoy, the cost of good health.. priceless...
The spreadsheet justifies purchases throughout the year.
Like you've ever had to justify purchases.....
Keep up the great work, Dear. :)
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