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# Bicycling Journal
Originally published 2023-04-25 by Nick Sweeting on docs.sweeting.me/s/blog.
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## Stats
:::success
Goal: 100,000mi of cycling
Progress: ~15,000mi of city, road, and mountain cycling (2002 ~ now)
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:::success
Goal: ride every at least every 2 weeks for ~80yr
Progress: ~13yr without going more than ~6 weeks between rides on 2 wheels
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:::warning
🚲 1x podium finisher in an [Alleycat](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alleycat_race) bicycle messenger races (out of 2 races entered)
⏲️ can tour @ ~28kmh avg for 100km+ (on 1L water + 36g sugar), slower up to 200km/day
🏥 0 broken bones or major injuries from cycling
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## Posts
### [🔠 How to Ride a Bicycle: Advanced Tips & Tricks](https://docs.monadical.com/s/how-to-ride-a-bicycle) →
*A guide I've written to explain the trickiest parts of mastering riding on two wheels.*
### [🍎 NYC Bicycle Trails & Destinations](https://docs.sweeting.me/s/nyc-bicycle-routes) →
*A list of my favorite trails and landmarks to cycle in the New York City area.*
### [🗺️ Off-Road Route Finding & Navigation](https://docs.monadical.com/s/offroad-navigation) →
*How to find, edit, and navigate using GPX route/track files.*
### [🧳 Adventure Gear & Packing Lists](https://docs.monadical.com/s/packing-lists) →
*A list of what I pack for outdoor adventures: tools, medkit, tire kit, winch kit, and more.*
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## Photos
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## Videos
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*See more here: https://www.youtube.com/@theSquashSH/videos*
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