Quote Originally Posted by gabriellesca View Post
IBut I haven't been back on my bike more than twice since that ride and both were tiny little rides around my neighborhood. I miss the sport but for some reason getting back on the bike seems overwhelming, intimidating - anyone experience this before?

I live in a congested city so some of it is not wanting to battle traffic - but its odd - I've been working out like crazy - even spinning. But I can't make myself gear up and get on that bike. I think I'm a little afraid of how out of shape I am now (I got mono and put on weight after the ride). But its sitting in my living room and I feel sad I'm still not riding. Maybe its not the sport for me ... and I'm trying to force it because it was such an incredible experience. But then I did love riding.

My boyfriend (avid cyclist) said I burnt myself out. I just don't know. Curious what others think?
Try doing it early in morning or when traffic is calmer. And go back into cycling as part of....a lifestyle choice by integrating into your errands ..go for a picnic after a bike ride. In other words, overfocusing on cycling itself, makes it seem more momentual instead of using the bike to allow you to do other things along the way, which includes enjoying fine weather days.

As for feeling out shape, just tell yourself you have a fully functioning body. That's all it counts right now: a person in a wheelchair would be envying you right now.

Get on the bike..please. A mobile body is a GIFT and use it.