I've been ridingsome 20 years total - but don't ever think I havent taken a break - I can't ride all the time. This is how it goes, I might race and train real hard one year; the next year, all i do is go out and ride at the most 45 mile rides, maybe throw an occasional 60 in; and go hiking and go running a little; and go have a beer. We all have busy lives, we have jobs, kids, both, house chores, yard chores, etc. All those things in our lives are stressers. So, you may not even have ridden that much, but riding is a stresser too so all in all those stressers all build up and you just need to rest. Don't feel bad about taking some time off - try to stay fit somehow cause its healthful, but don't worry about riding a certain amount of time per week, etc. Also, when you do go out on the bike, don't push hard, just enjoy the ride, go as far as you want and turn around. Don't try to keep up with the boys all the time, it will KILL YOU! I've found it is okay to occasionally go out with the hubby and guys, but I learned a long time ago that I can't do that on are regular 2-3 times a week basis. It just doesn't allow me enough recovery time! Recovery Time is key - So, try to just enjoy the bike, the heck with the goals, the push, the got to get better and if you do ride, just ride, have fun with it.

People that seem to get into riding often times are perfectionists and also have exercise addicted personalities - so put all that aside and just enjoy what you are doing!