I'm not motivated to ride

[sundial]

I rode all last summer, through the winter and through the early spring (quit in February and picked back up in mid March). The past 2 weeks I've not had much of a desire to ride--whether it's my mtb or road bike. I've tried getting out on a bike telling myself that I'll enjoy the ride once I get started. But after a mile or so, I just turn around and head back. It's just not happening. I have a brand new mtb that wants to go play but I don't wanna go. Wah! Anyone have cheese for my whine?

[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!

[elk]

I dealt with that the last couple months....you know what I did?

I rented a *&^load of Tour De France DVDs...and let myself wait for the "mood"

And then last weekend I went out to a new trail along the Columbia River and did 8 miles. I know I have to get back in shape to really start enjoying myself again...so it's worth it for me to keep going to get there.

But if it ain't fun...in the moment or in the larger moment...well....

[solobiker]

This has been happening to me too. So far my knees can handle some short runs. I changed the time when I ride which helped a bit. I used to ride right after work, and now that it is lighter later I ride after dinner. My usual routes look a little different with the lighting of the evening.

[PrincessAna]

I have a brand new mtb that wants to go play but I don't wanna go. Wah!

The great thing about bikes is that they are infinitely patient! Don't worry, it'll wait for you

[sundial]

The great thing about bikes is that they are infinitely patient! Don't worry, it'll wait for you

Yes, you are absolutely right!

Some cyclists may be heading out first thing in the morning to ride. I may take the mtb out for a spin. Maybe. Right now it's really windy and another windy day is predicted for tomorrow. Thank goodness for trees and mtb trails.

[Zen]

I'm motivated to go outside and soak my feet in a galvanized tub off cooool water while eating watermelon.

That's living the good life

[Dogmama]

I rented a *&^load of Tour De France DVDs...and let myself wait for the "mood"

....

Is this bike porn?

[sundial]

Yes, and occasionally a skin flick (when the streaker shows up).

Went for a mtb ride early this morning. The park was so peaceful and I saw 3 turtles on the trail, a deer bounding past me, a squirrel diving into the pond and lots of deer flies that insisted they dodge in and out of my helmet. Don't know how much longer I'll ride the trails as there are some suspicious looking foliage. Makes me itch just thinking about it.