What an excellent way to begin cycling for November, Planet

It made me think of what I am doing for the next 3 months - base-training. And having thought about it (the implications of doing base-training) for a month, and then having just completed my first week, I feel so good and "refreshed" about hopping on my bike.

No pressure of performing in a race every Saturday, no goal specific rides (eg sprint intervals etc), no guilt if I don't get a designated ride done - or done well...

I just hop on my bike and ride... I don't think I had lost the joy BleeckerSt speaks of, but I had certainly become a bit too intense to fully relish just the simple pleasure of riding a bike.

So be comfortable, and enjoy