MyCyclingLog

[Nebulous]

Well I've dropped about 20 places since the start of June. Cycling basically went out the window due to the missus walking out on me. I've not had any free time to myself for over 3 weeks - I'm either working, on call, or being a part-time single dad (to a demanding 2 1/2 yr old) the whole time. And to make matters worse I've been smoking too. Bad times.
I'm going to get back into it next week and give the fags the boot. New fixed machine to help give me some motivation. I'll be back.

It's hard to know what to say to something like that, but good luck from me as well, both in working through your relationship issues, and in ditching the fags.

 

[ianrauk]

Well I've dropped about 20 places since the start of June. Cycling basically went out the window due to the missus walking out on me. I've not had any free time to myself for over 3 weeks - I'm either working, on call, or being a part-time single dad (to a demanding 2 1/2 yr old) the whole time. And to make matters worse I've been smoking too. Bad times.
I'm going to get back into it next week and give the fags the boot. New fixed machine to help give me some motivation. I'll be back.

Best of luck to you Dave. Sincerely hope things get sorted for you.

 

[StuAff]

Best of luck Dave. It really isn't about the bike...

 

[Baggy]

Blimey, that's a lot to deal with all in one go - good luck...

 

[Baggy]

My mileage is a few hundred down on this time last year, mostly due to the cruddy weather.

Have taken a different approach to riding his year, am commuting less (only about 2x per week) but doing one longer ride in the week and weekend rides overall have been longer. It seems to be working well in terms of fitness, keeping my knee happy and, best of all, am enjoying my rides a lot more

Am keeping a close eye on potsy and coffeejo, reckon it's going to be handbags at dawn on the 31st December

 

[coffeejo]

Am keeping a close eye on potsy and coffeejo, reckon it's going to be handbags at dawn on the 31st December

I really need to get my derrière back in the game before Monsieur Fat Cat vanishes into the distance.

 

[Baggy]

I really need to get my derrière back in the game before Monsieur Fat Cat vanishes into the distance.

C'mon jo!

 

[edindave]

Thanks for the kind words of support folks. It's a big adjustment but things will work out.

 

[Garz]

Thanks for the kind words of support folks. It's a big adjustment but things will work out.

Keep at it Dave, hopefully time will be the healer!

 

[jayonabike]

And there's me moaning about the weather. I hope life gets better for you soon Dave.

 

[I like Skol]

Well I've dropped about 20 places since the start of June. Cycling basically went out the window due to the missus walking out on me. I've not had any free time to myself for over 3 weeks - I'm either working, on call, or being a part-time single dad (to a demanding 2 1/2 yr old) the whole time. And to make matters worse I've been smoking too. Bad times.
I'm going to get back into it next week and give the fags the boot. New fixed machine to help give me some motivation. I'll be back.

Hard times for you, I hope things work out. My advice if you need it would be to forget about the cycling for a while and focus on yourself and your child. Ditch the fags. Your child, your health and your wealth will thank you. Before you know it your 2.5 yr old will be 5 or 6 and doing 10-15 mile countryside rides with you so make sure you don't lose touch, These are the best years you will get with your son/daughter?

Perhaps I should change my advice a little, don't forget about the cycling completely. Getting out there for a few hours occasionally to clear your head might be what you need to stay sane and keep things in perspective. Just don't worry about mileage logs and fitness levels, they can keep for later.

Good luck

 

[edindave]

Cheers guys
Legs are itching to get out and ride. But my wee boy is my No. 1 priority at the moment.
Once we work out a routine I'll be able to plan my time better and get some rides in. I've got this Sat a.m. free so I'll get a club run in this week
Thank god TdF is on - at least I'm getting some armchair cycling in lol

 

[potsy]

Am keeping a close eye on potsy and coffeejo, reckon it's going to be handbags at dawn on the 31st December

I really need to get my derrière back in the game before Monsieur Fat Cat vanishes into the distance.

C'mon jo!

Hey, my handbag fetish is only a rumour

Our friendly rivalry has been good so far this year, we are both quite a bit ahead of where we should be, and the 'race' looks like it will be close.
Obviously I'm going to win, as that derriere is far too big to sustain this kind of effort for the whole year

 

[coffeejo]

Hey, my handbag fetish is only a rumour

Our friendly rivalry has been good so far this year, we are both quite a bit ahead of where we should be, and the 'race' looks like it will be close.
Obviously I'm going to win, as that derriere is far too big to sustain this kind of effort for the whole year

 

[Garz]

Perhaps I should change my advice a little, don't forget about the cycling completely. Getting out there for a few hours occasionally to clear your head might be what you need to stay sane and keep things in perspective.

+1 good advice, helped me through my mother dying of cancer last year.