Literally that, just an expression of my internal lament that I spend more time on here or restoring bikes for myself and sometimes others than I do riding...!
Life has many other distractions, an old house, the demands of my other half , mostly related to said house.. several cars, also in varying states of project..
How have others managed to cement a shift back into making reality the dream like state of a mint sauce strip, actually riding?
Partly because of the modern condition as I call it ( depression ) I find myself knowing I need to get more sun, and less exposure to the media or the news... I also need to lose a dose of waistline, a couple of stone probably before I can enjoy my Whyte prst with no fear of breaking it.. that perhaps is a good incentive.
I've also recently started looking at my bike stash, and figuring out what will I use, what's needed for peace of mind spares, and what therefore is needing to get sold.
I've sent off some Pace forks to Fork english, and plan to balance the cost by selling some things, the service fee is very reasonable for professional service.. but I did send him three forks.. and this is one trick I've learnt works from others, as a method to manage the seperation anxiety of selling things, my hobby being self sufficient for the forseeable based on rationalisation is perfectly feasible I think! I've mentioned this to Tim, he probably thought I was mad but didnt say so!
So I will post some bits up in the near future.. its weird knowing youve an ambition, the required kit, but somehow not making it happen...?!
I guess this is a weird post, but I suspect others here would understand the situation and maybe hearing from others might help motivate and instill a positive shift.. if you've a procrastination mindset, or had depression then you would be reading this nodding or smiling maybe?
I have a nice stable of bikes, I think I just need to break the habits and get riding above building bikes, beer and the rest of life.
I do often commute on a bike, takes about five minutes currently.. so nice to ride them but not much on fitness!
Its a strange ramble , sorry, maybe it will resonate with someone and give us both a boot up the backside...
Life has many other distractions, an old house, the demands of my other half , mostly related to said house.. several cars, also in varying states of project..
How have others managed to cement a shift back into making reality the dream like state of a mint sauce strip, actually riding?
Partly because of the modern condition as I call it ( depression ) I find myself knowing I need to get more sun, and less exposure to the media or the news... I also need to lose a dose of waistline, a couple of stone probably before I can enjoy my Whyte prst with no fear of breaking it.. that perhaps is a good incentive.
I've also recently started looking at my bike stash, and figuring out what will I use, what's needed for peace of mind spares, and what therefore is needing to get sold.
I've sent off some Pace forks to Fork english, and plan to balance the cost by selling some things, the service fee is very reasonable for professional service.. but I did send him three forks.. and this is one trick I've learnt works from others, as a method to manage the seperation anxiety of selling things, my hobby being self sufficient for the forseeable based on rationalisation is perfectly feasible I think! I've mentioned this to Tim, he probably thought I was mad but didnt say so!
So I will post some bits up in the near future.. its weird knowing youve an ambition, the required kit, but somehow not making it happen...?!
I guess this is a weird post, but I suspect others here would understand the situation and maybe hearing from others might help motivate and instill a positive shift.. if you've a procrastination mindset, or had depression then you would be reading this nodding or smiling maybe?
I have a nice stable of bikes, I think I just need to break the habits and get riding above building bikes, beer and the rest of life.
I do often commute on a bike, takes about five minutes currently.. so nice to ride them but not much on fitness!
Its a strange ramble , sorry, maybe it will resonate with someone and give us both a boot up the backside...