Motivate me please!

[DaveyM]

Managed a bit 21 MILES today. Cold, but not unbearably so. Clear skies, so was icing up by the time I came home - frost all over the cars but the roads seemed ok.

Passed the 600 mile mark, which was nice.

FTFY

Look how you refer to 20+ miles as a bit!

 

[mrbadexample]

FTFY

Look how you refer to 20+ miles as a bit!

Didn't do it all at once though, Dave. 5 miles to nip and get a haircut, then 16 over to the girlfriend's and back. Feeling quite pleased, as the last fortnight's been a bit poor.

 

[mark1974]

i no longer use my car for anything other than work and home
bike everywere else if possible
when we get over winter months i shall commute 12 mile to work 12 mile back on my bike
i intend on keeping the gas guzzler over the winter for work then hey ho its going

 

[pablo666]

I make appointments to visit people, and as I don't like to let them down, I go no matter how I feel. 14 miles today. KR

 

[mrbadexample]

i intend on keeping the gas guzzler over the winter for work then hey ho its going

What about next winter then? I could never envisage life without the car. It's just too convenient. Don't mind leaving it at home half so much as I used to, though.

 

[mrbadexample]

First accident today.

Driver pulling out of a side entrance did their best to drive through me (I was stationary). Then they bravely ran away. So thanks, LX10 VWE. I now have a front wheel that's bent out of true. It's probably fixable, but I'm not best pleased.

 

[lavoisier]

Are you ok? Have you reported them? Not sure I'd know what to do in an accident, apart from getting angry that is.

Paul

 

[mrbadexample]

Are you ok? Have you reported them? Not sure I'd know what to do in an accident, apart from getting angry that is.

Paul

Yeah, no harm done to me, only the bike. A couple of coppers stopped and took details, but basically there's nowt I can do. They did have a quick scout round for the car, but couldn't find it.

 

[RWright]

Bummer about your wheel. Seems like if you got the tag number they could contact the owner of the car. I am just glad it was the wheel and not you.

 

[mrbadexample]

Bummer about your wheel. Seems like if you got the tag number they could contact the owner of the car.

If I'd been injured, they would have pursued it. As it's damage only, they won't bother. Cheers.

I am just glad it was the wheel and not you.

I'm glad too. The wheel is apparently repairable, and should only cost me £15 if all goes to plan. Should get it back by Sunday if I'm lucky. Shame, as I'd love to be able to get out there in the rain...

 

[darth vadar]

I also have to admit that I haven't been out on my bike - for nearly a month now!!

No excuses.

I have good lights and plenty of cold weather clothing, but despite all that, I just cannot get enthusiastic or motivated about going out in the dark, the cold and the wet

Its all a bit too much hassle I'm afraid to say.

I have done some walking though

 

[mrbadexample]

Season's greetings all.

Turns out my wheel will need replacing - it was too badly kinked to repair. So it will now cost me £40 and I'm off the road until next year.

I did want to go for a spin on Christmas morning. Instead I shall hope for snow.

Have a good Christmas,
MBE

 

[DaveyM]

sorry to hear that MBE .

Here's to next year and many happy miles

 

[Old Plodder]

New Years Resolution - get out more on the bike.
(Wont be hard to accomplish!)

 

[defy-one]

Havn't ridden for 10 days, had a cough and cold over christmas, had a chance to go riding with my usual training partner today (neighbour), but i passed on that .... Help me find some motivation!!!!!
The wind is whistling through the fireplace, and i am wondering when i will get my cycling mojo back :-(