I'm glad you could relate to the excerpt. No worries drplasma, you'll find other ways to motivate yourself as the days get shorter and the winter hits. Snow, ice and running the dark is something I've unfortunately had to get used to but I also remember all the times that I've gotten up and I made the first footprints in the snow.

I agree tricat, I'm trying to get more of my friends to give cycling a go. But I often get the responses of "I'll get hurt" or "It's too hard" so hope my fervour for the sport will inspire others.