Below is the summary of my riding for 2008 on a month by month basis. It records my ups and downs as I grow in my enjoyment of cycling. The full journal can be found here at BikeJournal.com.  I will update this journal at the end of each month.  My 2007 Ride Journal can [...]

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Below is the summary of my riding for 2007 on a month by month basis. It records my ups and downs as I grow in my enjoyment of cycling. The full journal can be found here at BikeJournal.com. My 2008 Ride Journal can be found here.

Month
Number of Rides
Distance (Km)
Ride Time (Hours)
Avg Speed (Km/h)
Average [...]

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Well my Maxxis Detonator on the rear came to an end last week. Ten punctures in 2673 km at an average of 267 km per puncture pretty much turned me off these tyres. On the basis of advice received I have purchased two Continental Ultra GatorSkins in 25 mm for $45.00 each from TBE [...]

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Garfield time. Not a good week at all.
My Garfield statistics for Week 21 of 2008 are:
Weights and Measurements
Today’s Weight (kg): 96.80 kg - Overweight
Movement from last week (+ or - kg): + 1.0 kg (Aggregate - 6.8 kg)
Weight July 2007: 113 kg (- 16.2 kg)*
Target Weight (kg): 81 kg
Waist Measurement: 115.0 cm - 2.0 cm [...]

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Garfield time again. Some odd numbers this week, but my weight is down, but still 1.3 kg over target.
My Garfield statistics for Week 20 of 2008 are:
Weights and Measurements
Today’s Weight (kg): 95.80 kg - Overweight
Movement from last week (+ or - kg): - 1.1 kg (Aggregate - 7.8 kg)
Weight July 2007: 113 kg (- 17.2 [...]

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