Oh, the ebb and flow! It\’s part of life, I guess.

Our desire for cycling, as one source says, has its seasons. However enthusiastic we may be about riding, there are times when aren\’t so keen about it.

That\’s normal. For example, one morning about ten days ago, I checked the NOAA site; and saw that the wind chill factor was below freezing: 27 degrees. YIKES!! I simply couldn\’t face going out in that; and I wimped out and skipped the ride.

Sometimes we\’d rather do some activity other than riding, such as jogging. Some people like to swim; or play tennis; or go for a fast walk. Perhaps they\’d love to just sit back and take it easy for a day.

I like that last one; especially when it\’s freezing cold and windy. I can curl up with a good book and a cup of hot chocolate. The ride can wait until tomorrow.

All the same, I hope frigid weather doesn\’t provoke me to miss too many days of riding. I don\’t need to get out of shape; but even if I do, it\’s part of the ebb and flow.