Trouble Getting Back on My Bike ...

[gabriellesca]

Thanks so much guys! It helps to hear that you guys understand.

I was trying to figure out if I really love riding or if I just did it to prove to myself I could do it. But there were times on the bike that I did love it. I think I've gotten out of shape and I am worried that it will make me feel badly that I'm so out of shape in terms of riding. My old route will be so tough now.

BUT ... you all are so right. I need to just do it and see how it feels. Stop thinking and worrying so much.

Shootingstar - so funny you wrote that. I actually have a very slight disability which prohibits me from walking too long (I can do a few blocks but not more than that and cant' do stairs) - I have a handicap placard. And my Mom is very limited in her body (most of it self-inflicted) so this is SUCH a theme for me. Which is why I've been swimming, spinning, taking strength classes lately. Can't seem to make the connection back on the bike.

Thanks guys ... you've motivated. I watched every second of the Tour - I thought that would motivate me - but no luck. This might have done it for me. Thanks!!!

[Biciclista]

haha, the tour doesn't motivate ME either. They are going too fast, too close, their positions are too extreme, etc, etc.
Do you have anyone to ride with? that helps too.