Pale Rider
Legendary Member
It wasn't so much motivation. A lot of it was what do I have to prove.
I've seen this regularly in my more humble double figure mileage cycling environment.
Each year my Sunday morning group does a three day tour.
Very few of the tourists turn out for the following few Sundays.
After the high of completing the big ride, there is a low which often manifests itself in not wanting to ride.
The manager of my local bike shop has seen something similar.
He has had customers who build themselves up to do the Coast to Coast, but then rarely cycle again.
I reckon the low after a big ride is something worth being aware of.
It's one of the reasons I'm not into 'further and faster' - it's not a goal that is sustainable for long.
We did a shortish 25 mile ride last Sunday.
I tell myself to enjoy it for what it is, and look for small benefits such as it was nice to be home early for a change instead of being out most of the day.