Cycling Doldrums?

[Crankin]

Ride with slower people. Really. That will put it all in perspective. And all of the other things everyone said.
Using the bike for errands and as transportation really changed my perspective. It makes me feel like a kid again. I am much more relaxed on the road bike after a spin on my Jamis.

[Miranda]

Ride with slower people. Really. That will put it all in perspective. And all of the other things everyone said.

+1 on this...

I think what I hear you saying most to ME is: this sux because I have everything I need to ride... but no buddy to enjoy the ride WITH.

RP... that was me last year before I *finally* found my current ride partner. I knew her as an aquiant from years ago. Ran into her at weird place, and started chatting about starting cycling, and ride partner whoas etc. In the end, we are a great match to ride for fun & fitness. I'm just missing a training buddy for some events to find yet, but the company is far more important to me.

All you need is to just find *one* soul out there that fits with you.

I don't know if you could network through the lbs, or bike clubs?

I was to the point I even considered taking out an ad to seek out someone. Seriously. Meaning, like at the lbs... or our club has announcements, ads you can post. And I might even try that for my search in a training buddy.

Once you find that person, the world of riding changes from night to day.

Right now it's not working for you what you got going on... so what have you got to lose? Nothing. Go for it!

(((hugs)))
Miranda