I'm not motivated to ride

[indigoiis]

Considering your post in the other section where you say your mb trails are all overgrown, that's probably why. You're just psyched out.

Don't feel guilty. Sometimes we need a little break from our loved ones.

Maybe go for a long hike or go wall climbing or kayaking for a day. Just get out and enjoy the weather... and don't worry. You'll get your bike mojo back.

[jobob]

It happens. I'm going through that myself right now.

The worse thing you can do right now is to force yourself into riding.

Don't compare yourself to others. Just kick back, be nice to yourself, and it'll return.

Don't worry, you'll enjoy it again.

[SouthernBelle]

I'm in the same spot myself. Part of it is scheduling. Even Saturday is taken. Plus it has gotten hot here, which takes me a bit of adjusting.

[Melalvai]

I've officially been on TE long enough that the posts are starting to repeat themselves. I remember last year about this time someone posted exactly this problem! Woo hoo! I'm an old-timer!!

I found that my enthusiasm for commuting wears thing after the worst weather is past. Right when it's starting to get nice, I'm burned out or frozen out on riding, and start accepting any and all offers of rides at 85*F which I had so firmly rejected at 12*F.

[OakLeaf]

Do you have other cardio you can do? Running, swimming, gym work?

I'm not always motivated to ride (see my post from last night...) but I get surly if I don't get my cardio.

[sundial]

Do you have other cardio you can do? Running, swimming, gym work?

My old geezer knees don't like high impact stuff. No pool around here and I'm too cheap to pay $50/mo to pump a few weights here and there.

I remember last year about this time someone posted exactly this problem! Woo hoo! I'm an old-timer!!

LOL!

I'm in the same spot myself. Part of it is scheduling. Even Saturday is taken. Plus it has gotten hot here, which takes me a bit of adjusting.

Yeah, I know what you mean. All of a sudden it's HUMID and a hot. Ack!

[chutch]

I have completely lost my motivation thanks to this nice heat wave we're getting in NC. This usually happens in late July and August and I can generally feel good about taking a break by then because I'd have been riding all spring and summer. I hate, hate, hate the heat so much!

Best wishes for all of us finding motivation when we need it!