Last year I put a lot of pressure on myself to rack up the km's, etc etc. I was doing 160km+/wk, did well at many mtn bike events and my first 200km. I wanted to do 10,000km last year.

It took a cycling mishap to bring me back down to reality. Spending 4 months away from something I love made me think about how much it means to be out there! I've spent the last 6 months getting myself back to the shape I was and will probably need a bit more time..

I'm desperate to get my right leg muscles to the exact strength I require to jump out of the saddle quickly. I am desperate to do longer distances but am not going to beat myself up if I don't do one right away. Patience...

The trails, your bike and the cycling community will always be there. If you need to take time away to rejuvinate yourself, then so be it.

C