I've ridden a bicycle just 9 times in 2024. Nine....

[legrandefromage]

Nine times

Nine

Even strava has given up on me

A change of job in 2022 meant the joys of a daily 80 mile commute. So by the time I got home, it was simply too late or it was raining

What should I do?

Well

There's an upcoming house move and I quit that job yesterday. This week I have to myself and the weather looks reasonable, then I start a new job back to being out in a van doing installs so home at a better time

But still, 9 times...!

 

[greencat]

Hand in your retrobike membership card. Sounds like you've spend more time on here than on a bike.

 

[CassidyAce]

A quick bit of mental arithmetic and I reckon I've been on a bike about 250 days this year, although a lot of it is just short utility rides. But... I haven't been for a single ride on a retro bike for about six months! Just modern... I don't really want to part with the retro bikes but a road bike, gravel bike and a 29-er covers all the bases for me.

 

[benjabbi]

Getting away from an 80 mile commute must be a weight lifted even if just the fuel bill!
I know you weren't enjoying your job so well done for getting out and good luck in the new one, onwards and upwards.
The riding will return when you're ready.

 

[novocaine]

I'm in the same boat. I've ridden more on a trainer than on a road this year its crap.

 

[longun]

9 is better than 8, which is better than 7 once the soul has realigned you'll be back out my lovely

 

[brocklanders023]

Weather hasn't been the best this year so I've been out less for sure. At least you only have a low bar to beat for the next year! Good luck with the job btw.

 

[Tootyred]

Hand in your retrobike membership card. Sounds like you've spend more time on here than on a bike.

Ride a bike! Ridiculous!

Mine have decided to switch the heating on and are enjoying lazing on the carpet.

Ride a bike...madness i tell you!