How to Avoid Burnout as a Cyclist | Stay Motivated & Love Your Rides

[@Austin_Boath]

Thanks for doing the suggestion! It’s brought in some new ideas for more adventure! 😁 Trying a different hobby is a good one too, I recently started learning to surf and getting out on the beaches around victor harbor for swimming, possibly kayaking. It’s very nice on a 40 degree day when sweating it on the bike has less appeal, but still gets the rays of sun ☀️

[@DreamingCyclist]

I'll add: 1. Give your bike a deep clean, and perform any mechanical repairs/upgrades within your abilities. You LOVE your bicycle; it has given you much joy. Caring for your bike, and appreciating the design beauty of these machines up close, could motivate you to get back on the bike. 2. Do a ride with no computer or ride tracking, and no planned route. Remember as a kid when you would just jump on your bike and ride around because "there was nothing else to do?" Relive those carefree rides of your youth.

[@Gee478]

I second this. Indeed riding without a bike computer and the “pressure” of having to perform can be exhilarating. Just go explore and get lost!

[@adambane1719]

How to Avoid Burnout as a Cyclist?? .... Get a motorcycle and ride like a REAL man !!!

[@recyclebicyclesales]

Great ideas. I love riding without my garmin, so I'm not a slave to the numbers.

[@ngjonas01]

buy a new bike, you'll always be excited

[@recyclebicyclesales]

Okay, Great tip! I should have started with this!

[@JulAlxAU]

Eat more sugar! I ride 450 to 500k per week equivalent to 900+ TSS, 6 days a week. The only reason I can cope with this much volume is the amount of carbs I consume. Low-fat, high-carb is the way to go! 👍

[@adambane1719]

No! Get a motorcycle and ride like a REAL man !!! Ya fannypad !

[@recyclebicyclesales]

Good tips. Thanks

[@mortis13]

Get married have kids... Enjoy the serenity whilst on the bike

[@adambane1719]

How to Avoid Burnout as a Cyclist?? .... Get a motorcycle and ride like a REAL man !!!

[@Slowjo1221]

Many of us ride both

[@adambane1719]

@@Slowjo1221 You can't swing both ways and call yourself a MAN ! Ya peeping shirtlifter !

[@recyclebicyclesales]

Fair enough. I shave my legs - does that make me a real man too?

[@mortis13]

​@@recyclebicyclesalesit's pink shirts that make you a man 😜