Thanks for the insights, guys. I think it is indeed partly due to weather and riding the same old routes.
Can someone convince me an all-day ride is beneficial? "Beneficial" makes it sound like a job or like eating your veggies. Who would get enthusiastic about that?
"Beneficial" makes it sound like a job or like eating your veggies. Who would get enthusiastic about that?
Well, the way my brain works, I'll enjoy something more if I think it is "good for me." IOW, "This is tough, but it's good for me."
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climberguy
9. Experience some major health issues or injuries that prevent you from riding or limit you to very short and slow rides. Not really recommended (I've been there and am still there to some extent) but this really does increase the desire to ride.
Wow, this is so true. It reminds me of another time I had slump, but then was prevented from riding due to some injury (Achilles tendon?). When I was back on the bike, I enjoyed it much more, and resolved to remember how lucky I am to be able to ride. Apparently I forgot that.
I've also found that training for a long ride is quite motivating. I might do a century with my daughter this summer -- if that doesn't get me going, nothing will.
Thanks,