Maintaining Enthusiasm?

[Hacienda71]

If I find I am losing my mojo I tend to go for a ride in a different environment. I ride on the Cheshire Plain a lot but have the option to go hilly up in the Pennines. If this doesn't work I will do some mountain biking. Most trail centres will rent them out if you don't own one.

 

[siadwell]

I guess I really need to find someone about my own age and ability to bounce off each other. Could be difficult, but I shall start looking I think.

http://cyclingbuddy.com/ ?

 

[ayceejay]

I think this is the reason for a lot of bike related purchases:
Will these new pedals help - so out you go to test them - yay great.
Will these new shorts help - so out you go to test them - yay great.
Several thousand dollars/pounds later and we are back where you are now.
Riding at 4 am on clear roads accompanied by bird song sounds pretty good to me, if you change your focus from old man trying to get fit, to getting out on the bike to enjoy the fresh air I think you will find the fitness you are looking for too.