I don't ride recreationally as much as I'd like, although I do commute a short 2.4 miles roundtrip each day. I do not consider my commute a substantial enough ride to qualify as "real exercise" even though it helps keep my waist trim

I like to do so many things, including cycling, cooking, baking, socializing, reading, etc. (not to mention household responsibilities like cleaning, laundry, dishes, etc). Honestly, by the time I get home from work I'm usually so tired that I cook a meal, do one or two household chores, read and head to bed. I wish I felt like going on a ride but I don't really feel like battling the rush hour traffic, plus the days are getting shorter.

I do try to ride primarily on weekends but I also find that my riding time competes with errands and other commitments I have.

How do you balance it all? I know prioritization is involved but I don't want to sacrifice home-cooked meals from scratch or leisurely bike rides.