Feel like you need a refresher?

You know how sometimes going for your ride seems like a drag. It happens. What can we do about it?

Several things. There are times when we simply need a break from the bicycle. We can do something else: go for a run (I\’m not into running, because I have arthritis in my knees), or for a long walk. Some of us like to go for a swim.

Or we might need to take a rest from all activities. We aren\’t inexhaustible machines, after all.

As one of my cycling books says, it\’s natural to have times when motivation ebbs, and don\’t fight these times.  Don\’t force yourself to ride no matter what, or you\’re risking  burnout, and possibly injury. The result of burnout might be abandoning cycling altogether. If you find you\’re tired all the time, and your legs feel heavy and sore, let yourself have some time away from the bike. A brief break from riding is a good refresher; the desire to ride returns.