Originally Posted by
balto charlie
I always listen to the traffic report when I get tired of riding. That gives me a little extra kick in the behind. Also back off on the speed. I burned out physically in my first 2 years because I rode HARD all of the time. Now I ride casually. I'm into my 10th year.
No kidding. Yesterday had to drive to pick up my kid. On the way back tried to avoid a major construction zone, so I took a different route only to get caught in a even bigger construction jam. 1 hour for 5 mile trip. That's the problem if you don't drive anymore, you don't know what streets to avoid because of construction etc.
Needless to say, it taught me a lesson. Pick up the kid by bike and take public transportation back.