Lacking Motivation

[cyberknight]

Not been out riding apart from commuting for a month
A combination of shoddy weather, lingering lurgy , work and family have been getting in the way so this morning the forecast was ok till dinner time so just as i stepped out the door a rain shower came over and i gave up before i even started .
Now im in a really bad mood and kicking myself.

 

[ianrauk]

Happens to us all. There are times I just couldn't be bothered to get out of thr door for silly reasons and more often then not kick myself later in the day.
But... there is always another day.

 

[vickster]

Much the same here, as well as my father being in hospital for 10 weeks before he passed away. Exhausted, joint and muscle pains, generally avd from coughing.
I have managed 37 miles this week but took Friday off to make the most of the dry weather.
I’m hoping to get to 2000 miles this year, lowest total for quite a few years (not helped by a 3+ month layoff following knee op in Jan, ensuing heart issues and crappy summer weather).
Hopefully the weather will be kind over the Christmas period and you can get mojo back

 

[Spiderweb]

I feel exactly the same, not sat on my bike for 4 weeks☹️
I managed 5000 miles last year but only 1800 this year.

 

[Jameshow]

Same here not been out this week.
Divorce gift keeps on giving!!

 

[steveindenmark]

Its been between -1 and -10 here in Denmark for 2 weeks. Lots of snow and ice. I have not been riding. But I have realised it makes sense not to. Its cold, wet and grey now. When the sun comes out. I will be riding again.

 

[Juan Kog]

Same here , haven’t been on the bike since I bailed out of the club run 3 weeks ago . I went down with an absolute stinker of a cold 2 days later , which at least explained why I was struggling to keep up .
Now my regular cycling buddies Mo and Jo have deserted me .
But tomorrow the forecast is dry and sunny.

 

[roubaixtuesday]

Kudos for keeping the commuting going - it's dark and miserable.

I'm going for a run today, the weather would ruin a cycle!

 

[Slick]

I've been struggling all year, but I've given up giving myself a hard time about it and will look to get back into it in January.

Most of my bikes are in need of some Tlc, so I'm on holiday this week so might spend some time in the garage to see if that sparks some interest.

 

[Norry1]

I find having a goal to aim for is my best way of being motivated - also following a plan works well for me.

 

[Ridgeway]

I read “lingerie lurgy” instead of “lingering”😳 i thought no wonder you don’t want to get on a bike.

 

[cyberknight]

Same here , haven’t been on the bike since I bailed out of the club run 3 weeks ago . I went down with an absolute stinker of a cold 2 days later , which at least explained why I was struggling to keep up .
Now my regular cycling buddies Mo and Jo have deserted me .
But tomorrow the forecast is dry and sunny.

Not had anyone to ride with for a similar time which really makes it hard to get out there this time of year doesnt it ? TBH i still have green snot after nearly 3 weeks so its maybe wise i didnt go out but FFS when your so used to doing it then what else to do ?
Im knocking around 6500 miles for the year so far and i was aiming for more like 7500 .

 

[Sharky]

Unless you are a pro, or riding in Australia, the November and December months are traditionally a resting and recovery time. Come Jan 1st, then we all hit the road(sometimes literally) and start the road back to fitness.

 

[cyberknight]

Unless you are a pro, or riding in Australia, the November and December months are traditionally a resting and recovery time. Come Jan 1st, then we all hit the road(sometimes literally) and start there road back to fitness.

In need to get the metric century in for this month so im running out of time

 

[cyberknight]

I read “lingerie lurgy” instead of “lingering”😳 i thought no wonder you don’t want to get on a bike.

whatever floats ya boat !