Been going through some tough times recently, physically and mentally and I can’t seem to bring myself to get out on the MTB any more.
Apologies if this had been mentioned above .
I have been through the ringer a bit recently with a recurrence of ptsd. During this period I’ve had no desire to ride the bike, or do a lot of other things I enjoy - just dog tired and not enjoying things.
What has rekindled the enthusiasm is seeing a psychologist and sorting out the underlying problem. Yes better weather helps etc but if you’re suffering with poor mental health get that sorted and the rest will follow.
Good luck
Thanks everyone. I've decided to take a bit of a break from biking.
Maybe it's a weather thing, maybe a life thing. Not sure for how long, I've got a few ok bikes, so if the urge takes me I may head out, but I've packed them and the kit away for a while. Bit of an "out of sight, out of mind" scenario, so I don't feel guilty about not using them, but since a bit of a break the riding buddies have stopped calling too.
Thanks for all the advice.
Sometimes I feel like I'm just going through the motions on the bike, that's where having a single speed bike makes a difference, there is no where to hide and get a great ride if only for an hour or two. I'm lucky though that I can ride from my front door.
When you’re ready, just go out on your own for a bit. Put some tunes on. When the endorphins kick in to a great track it’s really quite a thing. Off the bike I find weights give me a little buzz, squats and deadlifts and some abs to warm up. Keeps the legs strong for when you’re ready as well.
Yes been there, I've loved bikes all my life but I lost the love for 5 years during a time when I needed high levels of mental and physical energy to negotiate a mid life career change but now things have settled down I'm unexpectedly back with a vengeance!
Walking as a replacement for biking worked for me as it brought fresh air, friends, family, exercise, adventures and solitude, all of which biking gave me. Turns out walking is a bit cheaper than biking too. And through the 5 years my friends didn't pester me for a ride but they never gave up on me, dropping the odd seed now and again, so when the mercury went through the roof last year and the trails were dry I bit their offer of a gentle local loop and got the bug back.
It's completely normal to feel like you do when you're having to channel your spare energy into something else. And nothing wrong with selling some bikes (leave one just in case lol).
Me a bit.....
Got unfit. All my injuries are catching up with me. Plus miss the mtb from the door.
Doing more road n gravel but fitness is most definitely not there
Back doing a bit but just cant find that spark.
Most of my rides are solo these days, I shy away from any silly risks but still have great rides. I have taken up running too, you can do it from the door and I see/feel more gains with less faff.
I've not been biking for a few weeks, I'm itching to head out and will be on Monday.
