What keeps you interested?

rosa.michelle

Many of us start packed with a lot of enthusiasm but end distracted on the way. We don’t feel as passionate towards achieving our set targets. We have to push and drag ourselves to work further, and no longer enjoy it the way we used to.
Have you ever experienced a similar situation? Any suggestions to overcome this?

MajesticDonkey

I find it's the times you really don't feel like going out that you should go out. I then feel far better when I come back, and I'm glad I went.

If you're not in a club, I'd suggest joining one. It does help keep your interest, and I feel it "makes" you go.

Raam

Buy new stuff.

on_the_nickel

Having more energy.
Having a clear head.
The feeling in your legs about an hour after a ride.
Wanting to eat healthier before and after cycles, and at other times, being able to eat cakes, crisps and drink beer without feeling guilty.
strava.com
The countryside, views, scenery.
A nice descent.
Tailwinds.
Stupid tan-lines.
The company.
My bike.

petethedrummer

I like cycling for the sake of it. I don't need an upcoming race, sportive or weight loss to motivate me to go out for a spin.

If you don't like it anymore, take a break. Find something new. You might come back to it with renewed interest and you might not.

Diarmuid

Racing.
And cycling around Wicklow on a sunny day

VanhireBoys

"Racing is Life - Everthing else is just Waiting" Steve Mc Queen - LeMans

jaqian

we all get slumps maybe because of the weather or whatever. you don't have to join a club as there are plenty of ppl here always looking for an excuse to cycle (see the "People to cycle with..." thread. I like doing sportives but its something I've only gotten into although I already loved long cycles going to Carlow and back once.

What kind of bike do you have and what kind of cycling do you like to do?

Try making bets with yourself eg I cycled so much last week Im going to beat it this week or beat my speed on this stretch of road (check out Strava). I'm trying to lose weight but I found that if I didn't track how much I was doing I could easily lose momentum etc. Now I try and reach a basic mileage and try to up it.

Lumen

https://www.google.ie/search?q=%22Many+of+us+start+packed+with+a+lot+of+enthusiasm%22

Jawgap

Raam wrote: »

Buy new stuff.

Buy expensive new stuff - nothing like the sick feeling in the pit of your stomach when you see a pricey bit of kit sitting idle when you know you've no real excuse for not being out!

Wishbone Ash

STRAVA

Tonyandthewhale

Sell your car. Obviously I love cycling just for the sake of it but since I have no car and no really viable public transport options where I'm living right now I have no choice but to be interested in cycling.

Mixing it up a little helps too. When I don't feel like heading out on the road bike I go mountain biking. When I want something a little bit more relaxed I break out the touring bike.

Ryder

Lumen wrote: »

https://www.google.ie/search?q=%22Many+of+us+start+packed+with+a+lot+of+enthusiasm%22

I feel cheated.....

manwithaplan

It's doing the same thing repeatedly that saps motivation.

Seweryn

Wishbone Ash wrote: »

STRAVA

What is it? I saw some links to maps with that name in the link, but I would appreciate more details.

Raam

Seweryn wrote: »

What is it? I saw some links to maps with that name in the link, but I would appreciate more details.

http://www.strava.com/how-it-works

Seweryn

Tonyandthewhale wrote: »

Sell your car. Obviously I love cycling just for the sake of it but since I have no car and no really viable public transport options where I'm living right now I have no choice but to be interested in cycling.

I did the same. Well, I still own a car, but because it is shared, I only use the car few times per month.
If you like cycling, you will look forward to every ride.

Seweryn

Raam wrote: »

http://www.strava.com/how-it-works

Very nice, thanks. But you have to own some sort of Smerphone or a GPS Unit as far as I can see, and I have got none of these...

Raam

Seweryn wrote: »

Very nice, thanks. But you have to own some sort of Smerphone or a GPS Unit as far as I can see, and I have got none of these...

Now you know what to ask Santy for

Seweryn

Raam wrote: »

Now you know what to ask Santy for

I used to have a hand held GPS unit. I think I would prefer it to anything for its ruggedness and waterproofing, but it was a bulky item. The watch looks interesting also and it is small. Not a big fan of Smerphones, still like my 13-year old N7110.

Raam

I use this. It's waterproof.
https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=10885&ra=true

There are other newer bike options.

Doctor Bob

It's doing the same thing repeatedly that saps motivation.

Cookie_Monster

Doctor Bob wrote: »

It's doing the same thing repeatedly that saps motivation.

funny, I don't seem to ever get demotivated about drinking pints, even though I repeat that pretty frequently

Hermy

Cookie_Monster wrote: »

funny, I don't seem to ever get demotivated about drinking pints, even though I repeat that pretty frequently

You're obviously not drinking enough!

rosa.michelle

Decryptor wrote: »

I find it's the times you really don't feel like going out that you should go out. I then feel far better when I come back, and I'm glad I went.

If you're not in a club, I'd suggest joining one. It does help keep your interest, and I feel it "makes" you go.

I tried it many times, but I can't make it up!:(

rosa.michelle

Raam wrote: »

Buy new stuff.

I hope that will work

rosa.michelle

on_the_nickel wrote: »

Having more energy.
Having a clear head.
The feeling in your legs about an hour after a ride.
Wanting to eat healthier before and after cycles, and at other times, being able to eat cakes, crisps and drink beer without feeling guilty.
strava.com
The countryside, views, scenery.
A nice descent.
Tailwinds.
Stupid tan-lines.
The company.
My bike.

Thanks for all the list.. :pac:

rosa.michelle

jaqian wrote: »

we all get slumps maybe because of the weather or whatever. you don't have to join a club as there are plenty of ppl here always looking for an excuse to cycle (see the "People to cycle with..." thread. I like doing sportives but its something I've only gotten into although I already loved long cycles going to Carlow and back once.

What kind of bike do you have and what kind of cycling do you like to do?

Try making bets with yourself eg I cycled so much last week Im going to beat it this week or beat my speed on this stretch of road (check out Strava). I'm trying to lose weight but I found that if I didn't track how much I was doing I could easily lose momentum etc. Now I try and reach a basic mileage and try to up it.

I personally can't continue with a club. However I never tried betting myself I would try that!

rosa.michelle

Tonyandthewhale wrote: »

Sell your car. Obviously I love cycling just for the sake of it but since I have no car and no really viable public transport options where I'm living right now I have no choice but to be interested in cycling.

Mixing it up a little helps too. When I don't feel like heading out on the road bike I go mountain biking. When I want something a little bit more relaxed I break out the touring bike.

I don't really think I have the guts to sell my car :cool: I will die of heart break
However the second suggestion is really practical..

rosa.michelle

Doctor Bob wrote: »

It's doing the same thing repeatedly that saps motivation.

That is the number one cause. I bet it is.

Lusk Doyle

manwithaplan wrote: »

It's doing the same thing repeatedly that saps motivation.

Doctor Bob wrote: »

It's doing the same thing repeatedly that saps motivation.

Is there some sort of ironic echo going on in here?