Can't take it easy!

[MattHB]

Why is it than when I go for a ride with GF I'm happy to pootle along and take in the scenery, not even really paying much attention to speed, but when I go out on my own, even for a non commute run I feel the need to push as hard as I can?! I find it almost impossible to have a 'gentle' ride.Is this a common part of the addiction?

 

[Keith Oates]

Yep, welcome to the club!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[ianrauk]

it's an affliction that we all seem to catch once cycling starts to take over our lives

 

[derrick]

Love cycling with the wife, but it's great to be out on my own,

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

I've lost count of the number of times I've set out telling myself ''Relax, you're only out for a pootle'' and then, 3 miles later, I'm warmed up and looking at the computer, thinking of putting a little more power down. I think I'm going to have to attach a kiddie carrier to my bike (plus the G-child, of course) before I'll be able to really take it easy.

 

[MattHB]

It's really crazy! Even my 10 minute ride for work has to be some kind of mega sprint challenge now

 

[Red Light]

Adding to that does anyone else suffer from Hill Suck? I go out on the bike intending to do a flat pootle and find myself being drawn irresistibly towards doing climbs. And its not as if I don't know its going to be hard work and hurt!

 

[byegad]

it's an affliction that we all seem to catch once cycling starts to take over our lives

Maybe it's an age thing. I tend to bimble along and stop to watch a Kestrel hunting or to look at the view or simply take a break. My best rides of the week are often my slowest

 

[fossyant]

Eye balls out everywhere ?

 

[Norm]

I often wonder if other cyclists would realise that I was riding flat out... as they sauntered past me watching the kestrels.

 

[Sittingduck]

Adding to that does anyone else suffer from Hill Suck? I go out on the bike intending to do a flat pootle and find myself being drawn irresistibly towards doing climbs. And its not as if I don't know its going to be hard work and hurt!

No, but strangely I suffer from something similar - in that it is the exact opposite!

 

[Hip Priest]

Cycling is the only exercise I get so I tend to ride hard all the time. Except for when I reach the top of a hill, when I normally allow myself a breather and freewheel for a bit.

 

[snorri]

Cycling is the only exercise I get so I tend to ride hard all the time.

I consider cycling to be sufficient exercise, "riding hard" seems way over the top to me.

 

[I like Skol]

New PB for me last night on the ride to work. 10.3 miles, 31m44s and 19.4mph ave

 

[calibanzwei]

...but when I go out on my own, even for a non commute run I feel the need to push as hard as I can?! I find it almost impossible to have a 'gentle' ride.Is this a common part of the addiction?

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