Wrap-up of 2008-09

This time last year I set myself several goals for the year ahead (The year ahead and ... one more goal), so its assessment time. Though I didn't achieve all my goals, I am proud of those I did. Maybe more importantly, I enjoyed my year on the bike.

Goal	Progress
Complete one of the big three sportives - Maratona dles Dolomites, La Marmotte, E'Tape du Tour	Done: The Maratona dles Dolomites was one of my highlights of the year. The region is so beautiful and the event so professionally run, the Maratona is a must for all keen cyclists. Even thinking about it here in Melbourne brings a smile to my face. Related Posts : Maratona here I come, and Energy - The Maratona dles Dolomites Other Reports : Cycling Weekly : A Dolomighty fine ride, National Geographic : Italy's Cycle of Life, Cycling Challenge : Success - The 2009 Maratone dles Dolomites
Complete a UCI Golden Bike sportive	Done: Completed the Ronde van Vlaanderen in April. My only taste of cobbles ... thank god it was dry. Related Posts : Flanders and 2009 Ronde van Vlaanderen
Climb three "legend" Tour de France mountains - one must be Col du Tourmalet	Done: A week in the Pyrenees gave me the opportunity to take on several regulars of the TdF, but it my ascent of Tourmalet that I will always remember. Disappearing into the clouds was awesome. Relates Posts : Col de Peyresourde, Superbagnères, Col du Portillon, Col de Menté - Col de Portet-d'Aspet - Col des Ares, Port de Balès, Col de l'Aspin - Col du Tourmalet, Pyrenees - a summary
Complete Lac Leman in under 5 hours	Failed: My circuit of Lac Leman was much quicker than my 2008 effort, but this goal was a little too ambitious. I ended up recording a time of 5hr 13min. Related Posts : Cyclotour du Léman mk II
Attain a Silver standard time	Failed: No events I completed this year had time standards.
Cycle 5000km in the next 12 months	Done: Total ended up being approximately 5,200km.
Complete the Richmond Park 3-lap Challenge under 60 minutes	Failed: This goal was added as an after-thought, and was treated in a consistent manner during the year. I didn't really give a go, nor did I do the necessary time-trial type training. Related Posts : Laps of Richmond Park