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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2014 14:30:53 GMT
To 'get out there'..so I'm resorting to tricks - anyone else do this? For example, tomorrow I am riding the 'weather bomb'  by doing the Dog on my rigid S/S. Then on Friday (night's OT on Wednesday) I'm doing it on the F/S just to compare how much longer/which sections are easier/harder on whichever bike. I've also ordered 3 new CD's to keep me company on solo rides. If it gets me out there it works. Any other mind games/motivators that people use on themselves? |
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Post by Nelly on Dec 9, 2014 14:47:52 GMT
No you weirdo lol, I just like riding my bike, I would be out every day if I could
I just want to get better and faster so can’t wait till the next ride I have, if I lived in riding distance to anywhere decent I would be doing night rides wherever possible
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Post by andywatson on Dec 9, 2014 15:09:18 GMT
If it gets me out there it works. Any other mind games/motivators that people use on themselves? Strip off and look at yourself in a full length mirror, measure your waist, then get on the scales!
PS This will work a treat after a weekend in Blackpool stuffing yer face while your mates were out riding. 
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Post by Jimbo on Dec 9, 2014 15:20:57 GMT
It's not motivation I have an issue with it's time! Just don't have any at the moment, work is mental and home is just as mental. Was talking to my mate at lunchtime and realised I haven't biked for 2 weeks and doesn't look as if I will get out until the 23rd!
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Post by Chris on Dec 9, 2014 15:42:37 GMT
It's not motivation I have an issue with it's time! Just don't have any at the moment, work is mental and home is just as mental. Was talking to my mate at lunchtime and realised I haven't biked for 2 weeks and doesn't look as if I will get out until the 23rd! This is my life too  |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2014 15:49:44 GMT
I always lack motivation when riding alone at this time of year! Lone riding in the summer isn't a problem but with this weather, I just can't be arsed!
I find arranging to meet someone is a good motivator. If I wake up and know I've got to meet up with someone, I'll get up and go. If i've not made arrangements to meet anyone, I'll just stay in bed.. And always regret not going out later on in the day.
I've never listened to music whilst riding, think I'll give it a go though.. SClub7 here we come..
I've done the whole timing myself thing and it lost it's novelty.
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Post by Nelly on Dec 9, 2014 15:59:10 GMT
If it gets me out there it works. Any other mind games/motivators that people use on themselves? Strip off and look at yourself in a full length mirror, masturbate
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Post by glynnsixo on Dec 9, 2014 16:17:28 GMT
riding somewhere different!
and this only works with natural rides but sometimes i'll get the maps out (im a map geek) and plan a route that iv never done before or iv no idea how it'll turn out as a ride, half expecting that some of it might not quite work.
sometimes just riding a familiar route but in the opposite direction also works.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2014 16:24:03 GMT
i Just cant get out full stop working every hour i have to get houses built for the council to give away for christmas
then i have not got a bike carrier and really dont fancy just flat riding around local to home , just really lacking any type of get out there.
even thought the other day sod it im selling up take up knitting or somthing , just paid £70 for a winter coat and cant see myself using it yet just hate this time of year
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2014 16:52:05 GMT
i Just cant get out full stop working every hour i have to get houses built for the council to give away for christmas then i have not got a bike carrier and really dont fancy just flat riding around local to home , just really lacking any type of get out there. even thought the other day sod it im selling up take up knitting or somthing , just paid £70 for a winter coat and cant see myself using it yet just hate this time of year Money grabbing ba***RD  |
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Post by hodgy on Dec 9, 2014 16:53:42 GMT
Haven't watched it myself yet ..so don't get more depressed if it's crap !
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Post by hodgy on Dec 9, 2014 17:05:49 GMT
Yeah well suffered that for about 5 mins ..the message that' I took from it is that there are an awful lot of roadies out there masquerading as mountain bikers ...and now not having been depressed before ..I'm ready to top myself ...
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Post by jgmu97 on Dec 9, 2014 17:20:47 GMT
I took some time off the MTB when trying to sell it... Was the worst couple of weeks !
Was wanting to get out so badly, so i built it back up. Still for sale and if it gets any interest then i'll strip it down again, however i could not bare not riding it!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2014 17:28:50 GMT
Just me and Malamute then.  |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2014 17:32:07 GMT
No you weirdo lol, I just like riding my bike, I would be out every day if I couldI just want to get better and faster so can’t wait till the next ride I have, if I lived in riding distance to anywhere decent I would be doing night rides wherever possible Says the bloke who's just taken collection of a Nukeproof flying machine. *discounts input* |
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Post by Admin on Dec 9, 2014 17:43:52 GMT
I was meant to go to gt today, looked out the window and seen how shit it was so I went back to bed
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2014 17:46:31 GMT
I was meant to go to gt today, looked out the window and seen how shit it was so I went back to bed Bet it's rough up there! Damn you, weather bomb! |
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Post by diggerdaz on Dec 9, 2014 17:46:32 GMT
I nearly fell asleep watching that hate road riding.I'm not long got back into mtb and get fed up if i carnt get out on the bike.only a few places to go near me and by the time i been working outside all day freezing it's the last thing i want to do.If i had a regular riding partner it probably would motivate me more but i do the same jump on put me ear phones in and away i go,dont know about sclub7 like.Hoping i can join some forum rides in the summer and make some new mates
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2014 17:47:38 GMT
Where are you based Daz?
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Post by Admin on Dec 9, 2014 17:51:57 GMT
I was meant to go to gt today, looked out the window and seen how shit it was so I went back to bed Bet it's rough up there! Damn you, weather bomb! Yeah it is pretty crap, mainly sleet in Edinburgh, forecast is saying snow at Glentress for the rest of the week so might try to get out again on Thursday. |
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Post by marsbarman on Dec 9, 2014 18:04:17 GMT
I really want to get out riding as well, not been out in nearly 2 weeks! It's not the motivation that's the issue, it's the time. Working 9am to 8pm at least 6 days a week atm, so I have zero riding time!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2014 18:12:34 GMT
I really want to get out riding as well, not been out in nearly 2 weeks! It's not the motivation that's the issue, it's the time. Working 9am to 8pm at least 6 days a week atm, so I have zero riding time! I've got loads of time, just not feeling it. The cheeky trails are just mud baths and I am bored stiff of the Dog and Monkey. In the middle of 15 off and I am just wasting the time. |
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Post by marsbarman on Dec 9, 2014 18:16:03 GMT
Really wish I was as close to Cannock as you, when I last went in May time it was horrendously wet but I loved every second of it. This time of year though I will try and keep away from trail centres though, ride more natural stuff to hopefully get back be riding stuff that hasn't been designed to be ride-able.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2014 18:21:05 GMT
I always lack motivation when riding alone at this time of year! Lone riding in the summer isn't a problem but with this weather, I just can't be arsed! I find arranging to meet someone is a good motivator. If I wake up and know I've got to meet up with someone, I'll get up and go. If i've not made arrangements to meet anyone, I'll just stay in bed.. And always regret not going out later on in the day. I've never listened to music whilst riding, think I'll give it a go though.. SClub7 here we come.. I've done the whole timing myself thing and it lost it's novelty. User! |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2014 18:23:53 GMT
Really wish I was as close to Cannock as you, when I last went in May time it was horrendously wet but I loved every second of it. This time of year though I will try and keep away from trail centres though, ride more natural stuff to hopefully get back be riding stuff that hasn't been designed to be ride-able. Trouble is our natural stuff is basically a bog this time of year. |
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by doing the Dog on my rigid S/S. Then on Friday (night's OT on Wednesday) I'm doing it on the F/S just to compare how much longer/which sections are easier/harder on whichever bike. I've also ordered 3 new CD's to keep me company on solo rides.
