I have reached a sad state of affairs - I don't ride anymore. I don't have any good reason, not even an excuse. Maybe some of you have been there.
In the past year, I have ridden so little, for the first time I didn't bother to post any mileage. I know my ST says "What about it?" every time I pass it in the garage. On three occasions I planned trips that I didn't take at the last minute (well, day or two actually). I even told acquaintances along the route that I was coming by, then nope, I'm not. It isn't the weather; it isn't work (I retired 3 years ago but still teach part time); it isn't the cost; it isn't the wife - it's ME. I'm not so crazy I want to sell the bike -- yet. I just don't have the yeehaw let's ride the way I used to. The bike is comfortable, I have lots of farkles and gear. What I don't have is motivation. So my doc gave me happy pills. My family says I'm more mellow (not that Mellow) but it hasn't changed my not riding.
I like what I'm doing - teaching robotics, so I'm guessing it's not the obvious - depression. I certainly don't feel sad. My best guess is my body is telling me that at (only) 71 it may not be a good idea. Ridiculous.
John-
In the past year, I have ridden so little, for the first time I didn't bother to post any mileage. I know my ST says "What about it?" every time I pass it in the garage. On three occasions I planned trips that I didn't take at the last minute (well, day or two actually). I even told acquaintances along the route that I was coming by, then nope, I'm not. It isn't the weather; it isn't work (I retired 3 years ago but still teach part time); it isn't the cost; it isn't the wife - it's ME. I'm not so crazy I want to sell the bike -- yet. I just don't have the yeehaw let's ride the way I used to. The bike is comfortable, I have lots of farkles and gear. What I don't have is motivation. So my doc gave me happy pills. My family says I'm more mellow (not that Mellow) but it hasn't changed my not riding.
I like what I'm doing - teaching robotics, so I'm guessing it's not the obvious - depression. I certainly don't feel sad. My best guess is my body is telling me that at (only) 71 it may not be a good idea. Ridiculous.
John-