4 Cycling Goals to Set for 2024 That Have Nothing to Do With Racing

Conquering your first road, mountain, or gravel race definitely has its perks, like some serious bragging rights and a real sense of accomplishment. But you don’t always have to line up to compete with others to crush cycling goals. In fact, focusing on other metrics and adventures can enhance your love of cycling in new ways. To decide the best cycling goals for you, first take a step back and examine what riding actually means to you. Having the time to re-connect to your “why” is a powerful opportunity. “It can be easy, as an athlete, to get so focused on racing and results and to forget why we love riding bikes in the first place,” says Alison Powers, retired pro rider and owner and coach at ALP Cycles Coaching. By focusing on the joy you experience riding, you can find new ways to challenge yourself and bring even more fun to your rides. “Non-racing goals can actually give a lot of control to the athlete,” adds Kim Geist, owner of Kim Geist Coaching. “Oftentimes, race results come down to who else is racing, the environment on the day, and other unknowns. Non-racing goals can center completely around athletes themselves...and athletes can be very selective with the details of their new goals.” To help you set new cycling goals for 2024, try these four that have nothing to do with a finish line and everything to do with your love of riding. [View in Browser]( [Bicycling]( [SHOP]( [EXCLUSIVE]( [SUBSCRIBE]( [4 Cycling Goals to Set for 2024 That Have Nothing to Do With Racing]( [4 Cycling Goals to Set for 2024 That Have Nothing to Do With Racing]( [4 Cycling Goals to Set for 2024 That Have Nothing to Do With Racing]( Conquering your first road, mountain, or gravel race definitely has its perks, like some serious bragging rights and a real sense of accomplishment. But you don’t always have to line up to compete with others to crush cycling goals. In fact, focusing on other metrics and adventures can enhance your love of cycling in new ways. To decide the best cycling goals for you, first take a step back and examine what riding actually means to you. Having the time to re-connect to your “why” is a powerful opportunity. “It can be easy, as an athlete, to get so focused on racing and results and to forget why we love riding bikes in the first place,” says Alison Powers, retired pro rider and owner and coach at ALP Cycles Coaching. By focusing on the joy you experience riding, you can find new ways to challenge yourself and bring even more fun to your rides. “Non-racing goals can actually give a lot of control to the athlete,” adds Kim Geist, owner of Kim Geist Coaching. “Oftentimes, race results come down to who else is racing, the environment on the day, and other unknowns. Non-racing goals can center completely around athletes themselves...and athletes can be very selective with the details of their new goals.” To help you set new cycling goals for 2024, try these four that have nothing to do with a finish line and everything to do with your love of riding. Conquering your first road, mountain, or gravel race definitely has its perks, like some serious bragging rights and a real sense of accomplishment. But you don’t always have to line up to compete with others to crush cycling goals. In fact, focusing on other metrics and adventures can enhance your love of cycling in new ways. To decide the best cycling goals for you, first take a step back and examine what riding actually means to you. Having the time to re-connect to your “why” is a powerful opportunity. “It can be easy, as an athlete, to get so focused on racing and results and to forget why we love riding bikes in the first place,” says Alison Powers, retired pro rider and owner and coach at ALP Cycles Coaching. By focusing on the joy you experience riding, you can find new ways to challenge yourself and bring even more fun to your rides. “Non-racing goals can actually give a lot of control to the athlete,” adds Kim Geist, owner of Kim Geist Coaching. “Oftentimes, race results come down to who else is racing, the environment on the day, and other unknowns. Non-racing goals can center completely around athletes themselves...and athletes can be very selective with the details of their new goals.” To help you set new cycling goals for 2024, try these four that have nothing to do with a finish line and everything to do with your love of riding. [Read More]( [Read More](   [Your Complete Guide to Lactate Threshold Training]( [Your Complete Guide to Lactate Threshold Training]( Learn more about this metric and how understanding it can make you a better rider. [Read More](     [Everyone knows 52x11 is bigger than 48x10. Even though it isn’t.]( [Everyone knows 52x11 is bigger than 48x10. 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