Originally Posted by
Carbonfiberboy
I once took a winter off. Had some mental malaise or something, I don't remember. I do remember trying to pick it back up in the spring. Took me until August to ride strong again, and I took an Never Again vow.
When we lived in Bend (OR), I'd take the winter "off" and go xc skiing. The go-fast kind: groomed trails and carbon-fiber skis. Mercy, that was fun! And I'd get back on the bike rarin' to go and fit like you wouldn't believe! I miss those days...