Originally Posted by
FBinNY
The key to getting back on the wagon is to stop thinking about it and just do it.
I know that jumping into a 5 days a week routine may present issues based on distance, weather, a place to wash/change, and so on, so put that idea on the shelf do the moment and just stick your toe in to check the water.
Start with one day/eek, based on the weather forecast or just every Friday. Ride in, and make a ride of it on your way home so you're having fun. Or get creative.
On of my friends has the smartest take on bike commuting. He joined a carpool group. He bought a rack for the driver's car, and does the short bike ride rides to his house, and from his job to work in the AM. In the evening he enjoys a nice ride home. However, if the weather is bad or he's just not in the mood, he can bike to the car and car pool home.
he's just one example of how a bit of creativity can make bike commuting into a joy rather than obligation.
So, it's all good, no issue of changing at work, and all the rides are good ones with no pressure.
i agree with this ^^ and with [MENTION=4635]hockey[/MENTION]. you just need to do it and stop thinking about it.
i would also recommend committing to 2x a week. then bumping that up in 3 weeks time to 3x a week. then again to 4x a week, then 5x a week. slowly getting your body used to it by slowly upping the days per week is going to help you physically deal with the change. schedule it in and just do it, stop thinking. good luck and enjoy...!
and don't make excuses for weather unless your ride is over 10-15 miles one way. weather happens and you can bike thru it and it will be fine. it will still be more pleasurable than driving.