Originally Posted by
RogerB
We have 4 kids, ages 6 through 14, and the schedule challenges now are daunting. They all have minimal activities, but when you multiply by 4, it adds up quick. If I didn't ride to work I probably wouldn't ride at all.
Same here. 3 kids, ages 1 through 10. Riding to work is the only exercise I can get because it has close to zero impact on other activities (I need to get to work anyway...)
If I had "light sleepers" I'd probably buy a trailer and ride while they sleep (ok, on these super-cyclable summer evenings...). The hometrainer idea is a good one. Plus, there are always very good hometrainers going for cheap in the classifieds.
Now, on sleep deprivation :
- sleep every time you can (even for 10 minutes)
- double-check your diet (if it's light you get more time to reload your batteries)
- don't try to achieve anything "personal" during the coming months, just wait...