Target setting does not just have to revolve around a handful of big events in the spring and summer.

Why not challenge yourself over the full year by setting a 2015 mileage target?

Users of online training tools such as Strava or Garmin Connect can easily track how many miles they have clocked on their beloved steeds and it can be a great base for target setting for the next 12 months.

If you ride regularly, 500 miles a month gives a target of 6,000 for the year – though chances are you will have the opportunity to clock more in summer than winter.

Make your target challenging but achievable and if you find you break it earlier than anticipated use the rest of your year to set a new target to beat in 2016.

It can be hugely rewarding to see the target draw ever closer after every ride.

Using Strava is also a great tool for winter training as a source of informing and motivating you through your training.

A new yearly KOM feature also means there are plenty of bragging rights up for grabs and chances to push your own previously set limits.