What keeps you off the bike?

[Jimidh]

Much the same as everyone else - work ( can only take bike a few days a week due to other commitments) , children ( ferrying my sporty kids about to Rugby, gymnastics and dancing), home stuff ( currently getting building work done so too much to do after work).

Generally manage to get on my bike 3-4 times per week but wish it could be more.

 

[gaijintendo]

Sorry to hear about the sniffles.

For me the thought of public transport is such a motivator, I would need to have mechanical problems with every bike...

 

[Roadhump]

Wind above about 20 mph
Ice - last time I went out on ice I came off and it hurt
Very heavy rain - although occasionally I have ventured out in a heavy downpour
Work
Going to the football at the weekend
Keeping our rather large garden neat and tidy - next time we move it will be to somewhere with nothing more than a window box

 

[r04DiE]

What keeps you off the bike?

My kids.

 

[Drago]

Having my saddle stolen.

 

[classic33]

Having my saddle stolen.

You've got legs, forget the saddle.

 

[bozmandb9]

It's broken (the bike)!

 

[lutonloony]

Commute most days, but suffering from inflamed tendon in ankle, so longer rides not viable at the moment. Getting steroid jab in 2 weeks time, so hopefully back out for leisure (ie cafes and bacon butties)

 

[Lonestar]

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......

How I detest that phrase when used as the suggested answer to psychological problems. It's the kind of remark I've had put to me in the past and it made me feel guilty for not being able to get over some serious shoot just by acting like a man (whatever the hell that means). Not ranting at you, Alan, but the people who think it's the simple answer to this kind of thing when it plainly isn't. It's not in the least bit helpful.

Hope you get back to regular cycling soon.

I thought "I Like Skol's" comment was worse but I didn't really take offence.I'm thinking I should try and get back in my own time and if it's not going to work then so be it.I still cycle commute,though.Probably wouldn't dream of doing it any other way.Unless I had to that is.

Alan Frame's comment was more based on himself instead of telling other people to "man up".(I thought)

 

[Nigel-YZ1]

Usually only doing other fun stuff keeps me off.
The knees started playing up about 6 weeks ago, so assuming tracking off and doing lots of exercises.
Still going out Sunday but keeping it short. Penistone to Dunford Bridge will do, and no naughty climbing up to Winscar!

 

[NorthernDave]

High winds - last weekends 40mph gusts brought a swift end to a planned ride.

Illness - have had the sniffles all week which are nicely morphing into full blown manflu and a barking cough that's nearly flooring me, just in time for the weekend...

 

[gbb]

When I was commuting, albeit only 3 miles, virtually nothing would stop me...

Rain, sleet, snow or wind...but it's easy when it's only 3 miles and conditions are bad.
Nowadays I have 13 miles each way and motivation isn't what it used to be so it's going to be a meagre winter for miles achieved I think, commuting...or any cycling unless I kick my rear into gear. The cold really effects me, I have no tolerance of it and get hot aches really bad after any ride over half an hour or so.

 

[Alan Frame]

When I was commuting, albeit only 3 miles, virtually nothing would stop me...
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I respectfully suggest that they're using too much foam in that car wash you went through.

 

[Alan Frame]

I thought "I Like Skol's" comment was worse but I didn't really take offence.I'm thinking I should try and get back in my own time and if it's not going to work then so be it.I still cycle commute,though.Probably wouldn't dream of doing it any other way.Unless I had to that is.

Alan Frame's comment was more based on himself instead of telling other people to "man up".(I thought)

Correct, my comment was aimed solely at myself.

 

[presta]

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I remember going out in a blizzard and coming home with the bike like that, a couple in a BMW stopped and asked me if they could give me a lift. I daren't tell them that it was just a leisure ride, and there was nowhere to take me.