I'm in a minor slump in that I'm not cycling the tons of mileage since:

am in a new city and still even exploring its bike routes

cycling infrastructure outside its river path, is way more limited (than Vancouver where I lived before)

boring scenery. It's a big urban prairie city. (over 1 million people) Some areas have hardly any trees. In summer I'm told due to little rain, hills turn brown. How edifying.

But I just still ride..daily even though it's not far ..because I know if I don't when I return to VAncouver to visit in a few weeks, my body will be surprised..

I am a destination oriented cyclist..especially in this sprawling, flattish city. I don't like wandering on bike here without a map. Cars still rule alot around here.

Just tell yourself this: SEattle never gets too hot like other parts of north U.S.A. Doesn't have the heat/humidity of NYC for instance. So over time, your body will adjust.