Originally Posted by
08211964
I train 12 hours a week (about 250 miles).
250/12 = 21'ish mph. Either you're a former pro, or you ride on the flats. Riding on flat ground is really, really boring. Either way, you're just hammering all the time you're on the bike.
And the only thing worse is riding on a trainer. ARRGGGGGHHHH! Go to spin classes. Go for a hike. Go to an indoor climbing wall. Go XC skiing (it's brilliant!).
I agree with other posters. Mix it up. Do other activities, or find other places to ride. I ride an amount comparable to you, and love every day on my bike. (Except when I'm on a trainer.
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