I rode my first brevet this spring, just for fun, and ended up doing an SR series. I stayed fairly fit over the winter with running, unicycling, and commuting, so I didn't really train a ton before or between the brevets. Maybe 500 miles or so with one century before the 200k. The 200k was easy, 300k was long but okay, 400k was grueling, 600k felt like it took a few years off my life.

Since the 600k in June I've ridden maybe 300 miles total and nothing over 30. Normally I'm squeezing in rides whenever possible, pushing the limits of what my spouse will tolerate, letting the lawn go without mowing... but this summer I'm just not motivated.

Cycling has been a constant source of enjoyment my entire life. The challenge of more randonneuring, and possibly PBP next year, is alluring. But, if it's going to ruin a lifelong passion....

Any words of wisdom from the veteran randonneurs?