On Christmas Eve it will have been four months to the date since I last rode a bicycle.
What’s my excuse?
Well I can give you a long list of them – injury, work commitments, weather, lethargy, travelling yada yada yada – in the end, all they will ever be are excuses.
Now it’s time to rectify that situation and I need some help from the ST faithful – your words of encouragement and any stories of similar experiences are welcomed.
First, I’ll take you back.
In late August, the 2010 TransWales finished, an event which my brother and I competed in and both enjoyed. With a few days to go I developed a lump in my leg.
Said injury enforced a two week lay-off, during which my motivation rapidly evaporated.
Since then, I have took refuge in the comfort of my bed on any free weekends and when seldom the notion of riding a bike crossed my mind, the sight of rain, wind or even dark skies seems to be enough to scare the thought away quicker than a rat up a drain-pipe.
I currently have a half-built SS in my living room (i like SS just to keep you informed), a shelving unit full of tools and parts gathering dust and some new rubber that’s itching to get to grips with fine trails – but in computer terms, the hardware is all fine, it’s the software that needs re-programming.
What do you do when the idea of riding isn’t that appealing?
Some of you will say “I’ve never had such a thought” – and you have my envy. But to the others who wake up on a planned riding day and think ‘Do I really want to do this?’ – what keeps you going?
What makes you get up and want to ride a bike?
2010 is nearly over and it will be remebered in part for a lack of riding – help me make 2011 the year of the Bike for me.
Mate just ride to the shop! You know what they say about falling of the horse and all that jazz..
Hi i need the same inspiration at the moment, two weeks into pyhsio after six weeks in plaster and I still not sure when I’ll be back on the bike
I actually missed several years to this. Had thousands of pounds of carbon fibre bike sat in my back room and never ever rode it. I reached a couple of life’s big moments (two children) and it shook me up; for my longer life and for the paternal example I had to set.
I sold the bling bike and brought a basic steed that I have upgraded according to requirement (wearing out parts) and have never been fitter or happier. I look forward to riding with my boys in a few years!
Easiest thing to do if you lack motivation? There must be music or a film that gets you inspired to get active, I find that either a play of one of the collective films does it, or a cheesy rocky film to get eye of the tiger..ha ha
I’m in a similar space. After re-locating to London i’ve struggled to get back on to my bike – I miss riding and getting muddy.
Partly because of location, partly because of all the things that come with moving to a new area – you’re right they’re just excuses.
After a 100+mile a week habit i’m missing my fix – i’m disappointed at myself. I’m hoping to remedy this by cycling to work in the week.
I need some help to find trails I can access just outside of London, I’m based in North London.