The motivation is low for cycling at the moment

[Aussie Rider in London]

I've got slightly different motivation in that as much as I don't like cycling in the wet, I hate the tube far more!

No better way to get in to work, particularly from a mental health perspective.

 

[gavroche]

Your right, The weather looks pretty horrendous for tomorrow. Its a big "if" but starting from tomorrow im going to get a few miles in after work. All depends on the weather of course but it's its a shame to lose my fitness I've gained over the last 12 months just because of low motivation

I don't know which part of Wales you are but I am in the Llandudno area and I try to go out at least once a week for 10 to 20 miles, weather depending of course. So far this year, I have done 3 rides , all under 20 miles.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

I've tried everything, but still no success in finding clothing that lets me cycle almost effortlessly against a gale.

Have you tried the zero drag and anti gravity suit from NASA?

 

[DCBassman]

No such thing as 'bad weather' only the wrong clothes

Nope, it's no fun whatever cycling in rain when there's no need. I learnt that at age 11 cycling to school. Cycling in other than fair weather is torture, plain and simple. If it is your primary transport, you need those clothes. Otherwise...

 

[Smudge]

I never cycle in the wind, or the rain. So my cycling is always far less in the winter months. That goes for my motorcycles as well.
But unlike my motorcycles, my bikes dont cost me anything when they're laid up.

 

[snorri]

Have you tried the zero drag and anti gravity suit from NASA?

Amazon is dealing with my order as we speak type.

 

[Racing roadkill]

Riding at this time of they year is rarely fun, in the U.K. It’s just a case of how big a brave pill do you need, and is the benefit worth the faff, to you.

 

[fatjel]

I decided to go out on a bike every day this year whatever the weather. Have managed 8 days out of 13 so far.
Not too bad .

 

[Rusty Nails]

I haven't ridden for three months. A combination of illness, which caused the original stoppage, but then due to a depression-linked apathy.

This morning the forecast was dry for the morning followed by heavy rain and wind later. I was tempted to do my usual and turn over for a lie-in, but then decided I had to get up and do something positive. I went for a short ride of about 18 miles, and even got soaked on the way back, but loved it (even though I had to pump up the tyres first).

I am determined not to slip back into my state of ennui.....as long as I'm not aching too much tomorrow.

 

[postman]

I have not had a proper ride since August.Bad weather and other things got in the way.Don't beat yourself up,i am feeling that way myself.I actually told someone in church that i feel like a glass that is empty at the moment.People have come along and asked,Bob can you,and i keep saying yes.And the end, the year flashed past.So soon as the weather improves and i will top up that empty feeling by getting out.

 

[CPRam]

There is nothing more motivating that buying yourself some new gear. Pick up a new Winter Jacket or something, that might help motivate you to get out and brave the elements.

 

[Grant Fondo]

Its that time of year were i really struggle to get out on the bike.
The cold weather, not feeling 100% with the dreaded lurgy and dark evenings after work all add up, to not cycling as much as i should.
I can feel my jeans getting tighter around the waist as my bike rides have taken a hit lol.
Really looking forward and can't wait for the weather to change for the better and for the clocks to change again. I still see plenty of die hard cyclists out though in all weather's
battling against the elements.
The next few weeks ive really got to reboot my mindset and get back into a routine again with my cycling before my six chins and five bellies return :=))))))

Today is a prime example...filthy outside with that added nightmare of strong winds. So not going to happen even though i have a rare monday off work.
Plenty of much nicer cycling days ahead!

 

[Grant Fondo]

The lurgy, fair enough. No point torturing yourself if you're not feeling chipper.

As for the rest of it, thismis the UK, 51+ degrees north. Always has been since we were kids, grew up with it. The other excuses are just hokum - get shot of the germs then go for a nice cleansing ride.

I do find my 'weather window' got compromised when i moved from Dorset to Cheshire. I may be in the Northern Powerhouse now (as opposed to the Southern Weedyshed?) but i would guess at a 20%* drop in rides over the winter period.
*includes a getting older/lazyness factor + 'pie intake coefficient'

 

[Vapin' Joe]

Winter cycling is a thing of the past for me now. I have neither the desire or motivation to go out on the bike and it will be late February / early March before I start again.

 

[Grant Fondo]

Winter cycling is a thing of the past for me now. I have neither the desire or motivation to go out on the bike and it will be late February / early March before I start again.

I am probably with you on that one. Anyone out in storm Brendan today gets my utmost respect...i shall be checking "Your ride Today" with interest