Bike abandonment

[Jen12]

I feel like a terrible cyclist! I haven't been on my road bike for months! I'm totally a summertime rider. I don't like riding in cold weather. I use my beach cruiser for errands on nicer days, but when it comes to distances, it's hibernation time.

Am I alone in this?

[Penny4]

You are not alone!!
I went for a ride yesterday and it was about 45 - 50 F and I decided that is probably about my limit. I was dressed appropriately, but I don't really have the right gear for much colder weather, and don't want to spend the money, since we have short winters. I'm praying for spring to come quickly!

[grey]

Right with ya. I have the trainer set up in my living room. Signed up for the Indoor Challenge. Rode outside the first day of December... do you think I have put in five minutes since? Noooooooooooooo.

In all fairness, I've also been busy.
In all honesty, instead of posting here, I could be on my bike.

[bmccasland]

Fair weather riders Unite!

I'm trying to do the indoor challenge, but I didn't set a high goal for myself either. Part of the theory is that I'd work out twice a week at my office's gym. Bike is in the living room, and really, there's no good reason that I don't put in some time every evening. Except I'd rather ride outside. Riding inside is exercise, riding outside is fun! And I hate exercising for sake of exercising.

[jyyanks]

The only reason that I am riding my rollers is because of the December Challenge that Veronica started. Otherwise, I would be lazing around eating cookies all day. Wait a minute, I am doing that too but if it wasn't for the December Challenge, I would ONLY be sitting around eating. It's definitely a challenge and I have to force myself.

[Tri Girl]

I'm with you!
I commute all winter, but will rarely even touch my tri bike until spring.
Yes, I could put it on the trainer. Yes, I probably should. Yes, I set a ridiculously high number for the challenge, and no, I won't reach it.

I'm with Beth: riding inside feels like exercise. I'd rather be having fun. And even tho my commute is only 3 miles each way- at least I have fun for those 30 minutes a day. Can't say I'd be having fun on the trainer for 30 minutes (heck, I wouldn't be having fun for 5 minutes on the trainer). I thought the indoor challenge would motivate me. I was wrong.

[emily_in_nc]

I am the same!

So I moved to Belize, where I can ride my beach cruiser year round.

You are not alone!