So what to do. I feel as though I should just man the f**k up and get out there. I'll get wet but who cares, I'll have fun doing it. Perhaps awaken the inner child and instead of dodging those puddles, I'll just plough through them. Thing is, I did that last week, and the week before. And, the one before that...
You do this week in, week out. There's no real thought process - its part of who you are - you just get on with it. However, my ** is starting to wain and opening the curtains this morning has just pushed me over the edge. I've simply lost my enthusiasm for riding and don't know how to find it.
In isolation I don't mind the rain. I don't mind when it's windy either, in isolation and a crisp winters day can offer some of the most beautiful conditions to ride in. But I cannot put with them all at the same time. Earn my summer... When it's like this I'd rather extend the festive period, stay at home and eat more cake.
I feel slightly
hypocritical but I find myself purposefully avoiding my local trails simply because I know they're 'too muddy'.
Normally my local - Brecon Hill - is super fast and great fun to ride. I avoid it simply because I don't want to spoil this relationship I have with the trails or ruin them before they dry out. So what to do - Trail Centre Time
Thank you
mtb gods, therefore, for trail centres. The holy grail when mother nature is
having a tantrum. Sometimes you just gotta give in, pack up the car and get rolling down the road to your local. Or even better, dodge the showers by going a bit further.
So far, this year has not been particularly fun for mtb'ers. I have, at least,
managed to get to Cwm Carn, Bike Park Wales and a couple of visits to fod have
helped feed the crave.
The image attached is a drawing that shows my riding patterns from last year. My aim for this year is to ride further each month - totalling 2000km by next Christmas. More importantly, however, is to try an reinvigorate my enthusiasm for riding. Days spent at places like Bike Park Wales are to be thoroughly enjoyed. Although not classic trail riding, its the type of place to awaken your inner riding soul. I visited this place in February and will do a full right up soon - but rest assured, with the weather we're getting at the moment I will be going back ASAP.
