Bucket List - Things To Do On A Road Bike

A bike is more than just a means of transport. Its a lifetime ticket to experience the world in many wonderful ways. 

Here is a list of examples. They are types of things rather than specific events to make it as general as possible. 

All should be doable by any reasonably trained cyclist so nothing about winning or finishing in a certain time.  (Some things are distance linked but without the time constraint so they pass the "doable" test.)

While there's obviously a lot you can do on a road bike off road that's a separate topic so there is just one catch all "Ride Off Road" for all of these.

The list also includes a few unfortunate events but not, for obvious reasons, anything serious.

The list follows in no particular order. There are sure to be more so please add your suggestions.


Ride 100 miles
Climb a mountain
Descend a mountain
Take part in a hill climb event
Take part in a sportive/Gran Fondo
Do a solo tour (carrying own gear)
Do a group our with support for gear and aid
Do a group tour unsupported
Ride from coast to coast (or other natural landmarks)
Take part in a training camp
Use a turbo
Ride on rollers
Use a VR training app (e.g. Zwift)
Ride on pave
Ride in a velodrome

Take part in a road race
Complete a multi-stage race or event
Do a criterium
Complete a  short time trial (25 miles or less)
Complete a long time trial ( 100 miles or more)
Be part of a team trial
Complete a short Audax (200km or less)
Complete a long Audax (400km or more)
Complete an epic Audax (1000km+ or similar ultra endurance test)
Ride an Audax permanent route
Take part in a Zwift race
Fix a major mechanical problem while on a ride
Ride in snow (or other extreme weather)
Escape a dog or other wild animal
Ride off road
Ride a bike with a fixed gear
Ride a folding bike
Ride a tandem
Ride a trike 
Ride through the night from dusk to dawn
Transport your bike by plane
Transport your bike by train
Transport your bike by boat
Get completely lost
Build a bike up from individual parts
Bunny hop an obstacle
Pull a wheelie
Ride no hands
Carry a pillion passenger
Cross a border
Ford a stream/river
Commute
Do the shopping