Originally Posted by
rubiksoval
I don't want to race much anymore. I don't think I'm going to next year. It was fine training and stuff when my wife was at home with the little kid, but once she started working again a month or two ago, things are just so much busier and more hectic. And then I feel guilty leaving to train or race. And my results suck. I haven't cracked the top 6 in a race yet. And I haven't done a single ride over 3 hours since March, and only 4-5 rides over 1:45. Probably why my results suck.
Schools out in four days, so hanging on hoping that'll turn things around for the summer races, but pretty much decided I'll be about done by August when school starts again.
My pity party for the week.
There's more to life than racing bikes. I haven't lined up in a few years, and only ride a couple times a year at this point, sometimes none at all. I haven't been on the bike in about 20 months probably.
It'll come back when life calms down, or maybe not and you'll find another hobby. I know I'm not very motivational. Sorry.
I got to a similar point as you though. My wife wants me to ride, but I feel guilty leaving her with the kids right now. Maybe once they get a bit older and things calm down, ya know? The bike will be there, your kids are only young once and it goes fast.