Ever get burnt out on riding?

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09-17-10 | 05:04 PM

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Brian T.

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From: Cincinnati, OH

Bikes: '08 Schwinn Super Sport "Betty, '09 Trek 1.2 "Veronica"

Nice pics Beanz!

I've taken a shot at jogging and I am getting to the point of not being in pain after every time out. I can usually cover 3 miles in 30 min, for my age shouldn't be too bad.
The wife, kid and I went out on a trail the other day and we all had fun, so hiking might be in the future.

Thanks everyone, for the encouraging words.

09-17-10 | 07:08 PM

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xizangstan

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From: Colorado-California-Florida-(hopefully soon): Panama

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Is a 63 year old supposed to be able to ride without crashing his mountain bike?

I'm doubtful tonight. I tried taking a cable at the edge of a parking lot, that drooped to about 8 inches off the ground. I've crossed it going slow several times in the past. This afternoon, I figured I could take it a little faster. WRONG. Just as my front wheel ran over and cleared the cable, it jumped up and snagged my chainring, just like the arresting cable on an aircraft carrier snagging a jet fighter. I did the classic face plant in the mud - then my trusty bike came over on top of me. I felt really silly laying there - I was supposed to be on the bike, not vice-versa.

So, if there's a time a guy should justify taking a break to heal from the cuts, scrapes, lumps and bumps, it should be now. But you know what? Once the bleeding stops, I'm anxious to go again. I'll just take the cables a little slower from now on.

09-17-10 | 07:16 PM

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genec

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Originally Posted by Brian T.

When I first started riding, I loved it

. Couldn't get enough. I even got some people at work into and made a good friend/ riding buddy out of it. I joined a local bike club and upgraded bike twice. I've been hit by a car and have had several close calls(who hasn't?)

HR started a competition at work called Tour de (work name).Runners, walkers, kayakers and bikers did the most miles they could in a week, tallied them up and turned them in at the beginning of the next week. Commuting, Mon. and Wed. night rides, Sun. morning rides, high heat and humidity just gave me the blahs.

I know, I know, STFU and ride. I will. Eventually.

I just burned out on swimming... it can happen with any activity. I've been swimming competitively since high school... some 36 years ago... I go into Masters programs, train for some race, then hit the race and wind down... I get tired, lose motivation... then the season ends and I do something else.

Same with cycling... I go through phases... commuting, touring, and just fun rides. But again I get tired and lose motivation... (I could never be a pro athlete... it would drive me nuts having to constantly self motivate... arrg.)

As others here have mentioned... find some other distraction... you'll want to get back to biking soon enough. Do something different... like mountain biking. Or set a goal... train for a trip.

For me, switching between cycling and swimming tend to work. (PS, I hate running)