Trying to stay motivated . . .

[SpareSprocket]

Morning all, stumbled across this site yesterday evening but only just registered.

I'm a long time cycling who was once very active riding both on and off-road, did a few races, time trials and even built mountain bike trails for a living for a while.

But then life got in the way ( = kids) and the time for cycling got less and less. Thankfully my son is old enough to cycle now (and loves it) and over the summer we did quite a lot. I'm just hoping to maintain my enthusiasm as the weather turns colder and wetter . . .

Looking forward to chatting with others on here and getting inspired. I'm based in South-east Wales near Abergavenny which has a pretty vibrant cycle scene but I just haven't got back in to it yet.

 

[Eribiste]

Welcome to the show. I think you'll find that there's quite a few 'lapsed' cyclists making a return to the fold on the forum, myself included.

 

[SpareSprocket]

Thanks - I think lapsed is a pretty good description. In the past I've done a 200k Audax, not sure if I could manange even half that now.

 

[Pat "5mph"]

 

[Dangermouse]

Hi and from another who was once an active cyclist but life also got in the way, been back in the saddle for a while now and enjoying every minute.......far more expensive than it was in the 80s

 

[SpareSprocket]

You're telling me - I can remember when you could pick up a pair of purple anodised bar ends for less than a tenner ! I tend only to buy things as and when I really need them and they are reduced. Keeping an eye on CyberCycle.co.uk for bargains helps keep the cost down.

 

[Dangermouse]

Keep an eye on the classifieds section here, theres always something cheap and every so often the good hearted members give great gear away rather than sell, its a brilliant community here

 

[SpareSprocket]

That's good to know, thanks.

 

[DeepBurn]

I'm new to cycling (as an adult at least) - picked up a hybrid for £99 back in July and absolutely love riding.

I too have kids and it is a real struggle to get out on the bike sometimes even when you really want to. So, what I have done is penciled in a long ride next year over 4 days from London to Paris. That way my wife knows I have to train in order to be fit enough to do it next year!

As for the weather: Cold & dark yes but actually November & December are often drier than many people realise. Quite often we get clear skies and frosts and more rain in the summer months! It's a good way to look at it in my opinion!

 

[SpareSprocket]

Hi SS .......it's good you are here. I always find if my enthusiasm is flagging, twenty minutes on here reading about others' exploits/tails is a good motivator.

LOL ! That's true ! Especially as I look at the window here and the pouring rain !

 

[craigwend]

welcome -

Just get out & ride

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

Greetings!