What keeps you off the bike?

[Crackle]

I find it doesn't take much to break the rhythm, so basically anything that does that.

Take this month. I had a week off, then I went out but a few days later had a very sore and stiff knee (nothing to do with cycling) which kept me off for a week, then we had a few storms and finally I got back out yesterday and woke up this morning with the sniffles. Meaning this month, I've been on the bike twice! If I don't ignore the sniffles, I'm in serious danger of undoing a few months of good work.

I should say I don't commute, which really helps keep you going during such times.

 

[Threevok]

Babysitting

 

[I like Skol]

I find it doesn't take much to break the rhythm, so basically anything that does that.

Take this month. I had a week off, then I went out but a few days later had a very sore and stiff knee (nothing to do with cycling) which kept me off for a week, then we had a few storms and finally I got back out yesterday and woke up this morning with the sniffles. Meaning this month, I've been on the bike twice! If I don't ignore the sniffles, I'm in serious danger of undoing a few months of good work.

I should say I don't commute, which really helps keep you going during such times.

Can I just say MAN UP!

Commuting is great for cycling resilience and is probably THE main reason I am so awesome on a bike but really the biggest reason I don't get out on a bike more is Lady Skol who seems to want some of my time at her disposal......

 

[Deleted member 35268]

Life. This week has been rubbish as i'm off with the kids BUT I have to and want to put them first.

 

[Crackle]

Not having a particular reason to go somewhere, or someone to meet. Years ago I used to go out on the bike and just cycle about, but these days I can't get the motivation to do that any more. Years on here have shown me that this is a common pattern of events.

It's always been a common pattern for me to kind of boom then bust in terms of cycling effort. Having an aim, being on here and seeing others still going, is a big help in that respect but even so, it's still too easy to break the rhythm.

 

[Lonestar]

Not having a particular reason to go somewhere, or someone to meet. Years ago I used to go out on the bike and just cycle about, but these days I can't get the motivation to do that any more. Years on here have shown me that this is a common pattern of events.

Yup,same with me.

 

[Johnno260]

In the summer my daughter used the rear wheel and mech as a trampoline, it took me a little while to replace the parts.

In general the only things that stop me are weather, fog, ice & strong winds I don't mess with.

If I miss when I want to take the bike out I go the following day, not as if the bike only works on a schedule.

 

[Drago]

Knackered shoulder.

Zombie attacks.

 

[presta]

My health. It's six years since my last tour and looks as if that always will be my last tour.

Can I just say MAN UP!

For a short while perhaps, but if you ignore injuries for a protracted period you run the risk of permanent damage.

 

[Sharky]

Don't like using the words off and bikes in the same sentence.
Had too many offs.

 

[Globalti]

Overseas business trips where I drink masses of beer and eat too many peanuts courtesy of hotel happy hour. The waistline is just beginning to recover from the last trip.

 

[Deleted member 35268]

Knackered shoulder.

Zombie attacks.

I forgot about the Zombie attacks. thank you.

 

[glasgowcyclist]

Not rain, not snow, not ice, not fog, only high winds - I don't like being blown across lanes.

 

[Adam4868]

Wind and work in that order !

 

[Drago]

Not rain, not snow, not ice, not fog, only high winds - I don't like being blown across lanes.

You don't like being blown off?