Hello! Is there hope for me?

[Cycling Naturalist]

I'd give it a couple of months before you suddenly realise that you feel really good. It's not instant. But it's sooo worth it when you realise that actually, this is fun and no longer a chore, and yes, I will go the long way round today just because I feel like it!

At least you didn't tell a mega porkie and say that you went via a hill.

More seriously, that sums it up - it's enjoyable. I'm much more cheerful going to bed if I know it's going to be dry and I can cycle in, because I enjoy the ride. When you get it, you're warmed up and feel much more physically and mentally fitter for dealing with the work.

 

[Elmer Fudd]

Same as riding into a headwind, think of it as hill training. Change up a gear or two and spin away, and imagine you are going up a hill.

Only time this doesn't work is when you are going up a hill !!

 

[Fnaar]

Most of the time I'm on my bike, the only lycra I'm wearing is that in my underwear elastic.

Rubs thighs and makes Les Dawson 'puckered' face