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Four Years Old and Counting…

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Four Years Old and Counting…

Today marks the fourth anniversary of Biking to Live. It’s hard for me to believe that this blog actually made it this far before I pulled the plug. Lots of frustration and writer’s block have made me wonder about the merits of keeping this thing going. Every year the domain registration comes due at the beginning of April and I wonder if I should just let it expire. Every year I end up renewing it. Just like this year.

Why do I renew it? A couple of reasons actually. First, Biking to Live has become a resource to people out there looking to start road cycling or use it to lose weight. While content the last two years has been lacking, the first two years of the blog saw quite a few articles written that are still read every day by visitors. Second, it’s my personal log to help hold me accountable as I try and lose these extra 100 pounds I’m carrying around. After four years I’m still trying to lose this weight but I think without the support I’ve received from you I would have given up a long time ago.

Biking to Live continues to draw more visitors each year. The first year there were about 6000 of you. The second about 15000. The third around 26000 and this past year over 50000 visitors. Almost doubling the traffic each year which is awesome. The first three months of 2012 has seen a big increase in traffic with over 18000 visitors. I find those numbers hard to believe considering how infrequently I’ve posted lately. Here’s a snapshot of Biking to Live’s visitor growth over the past four years.

Visitors Overview Google Analytics

Visitors Overview Google Analytics

There are cycling and weight loss sites out there that get A LOT more traffic than Biking to Live but those numbers tell me each year that folks are out there reading this blog and relying on the information on it.

I could list the goals I have for Biking to Live (I have many) but won’t bore you with those. I’d rather thank you. Without your continued moral support, comments on articles, and re-tweeting or liking of articles Biking to Live probably wouldn’t be around today. Thank you so much for taking the time to visit, and contribute to, Biking to Live. Here’s to another fantastic year.

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  • http://lovingthebike.com Darryl is Loving the Bike

    Happy 4th Birthday, dude.  That’s awesome.  Hope you jump back on the blog and hit us all up with some great content this year.

    Darryl

    • bdewberry

      Thanks Darryl.

  • Shaun Storbakken

    Such a good source information. Keep it up!

    • bdewberry

      Thanks Shaun!

  • http://twitter.com/Bongo_Bob Bob Simonette

    Congrats on four years, keep it up!

    • bdewberry

      Thanks Bob!

  • guest

    Congrats and don’t give up.  I love what your doing and it’s inspiring.  I’m a recreational cyclists who loves the bike and you inspire me.  

    • bdewberry

      Thanks!

  • Loader_98

    Congrats on four years! I am a beginner cyclists, you inspire me. you have great info. You have taught me a lot

    • bdewberry

      Thanks Loader and I’m glad I could help.

  • Sean Bradshaw

    Newb here. Maybe you’d be open to some guest posts to fill in the content a bit more? More writers means more conversation, could be interesting.

  • Mikey B

    First, I would like to say that I have learned a ton from your and the site. I am BRAND NEW to cycling. I have been a soccer referee for the last 20 years, but I am over weight. I officiate a large number of tournaments throughout the year and each one can put up to nearly 60 miles of running on my joints. Truthfully, I don’t want put any more of a pounding on my body, hence why I am taking up cycling. I just bought my first bike 2 days ago. Its a used Giant OCR3. She needs a good tune up, but that is in the works. I am looking forward to reading more about your quest for better health, and I will try to keep you posted on how I’m coming along as well. Oh and by the way I  am also hoping this will help me kick my smoking habit. Thanks A Million, and Kepp Up The Good Work Bryan.

    • bdewberry

      Mikey, welcome to cycling! I hope you find it as rewarding as the rest of us do and want to wish you good luck in losing the weight and kicking the smoking habit. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask.

  • Joneslynne33

    Hi Bryan, I just wanted to send you a quick note. Personally I haven’t had weight issues, I have a few friends that have. One in particular, he was over a 100 pounds overweight and he took up running. He lost that weight in a period of a year and a half and even finished his first marathon. I am a runner and an occasional cyclist. I moved from Portland, OR to Tucson, AZ, where you can cycle year around. I have an old lotus that I purchased off of craigslist. After reading your blog and getting out there more on my bike, I’m realizing I love cycling more. I can go out for a thirty mile ride and feel great, where is I go on a five mile run and my knees are killing me. Either way, keep up the good work Brian, I promise you will get there. :) I thank you again for a wonderful website and I continue to learn more from it. Hope 2013 is a wonderful blessed year for you. For me I came up with a motto “be intentional” and that is exactly what I’ll be doing for the next year. Be Blessed! :<) 

    • bdewberry

      Thanks for the great comment and encouragement. I totally understand the problems running can cause on the joints and it’s why I don’t run due to lots of ankle injuries when I was younger. I like your ‘be intentional’ motto.