Hey Tom, great article. I don't have a problem getting on my bike and riding. My Ride with GPS recap for April says I rode 810 miles, but actually it was about 54 miles less because I used my Garmin to record the Magic School Bus route one day.
Without going into the details of what that was about, I'll just say I know my problem is breaking out of orbit...I ride in circles from home when I really want to break away and go on a lateral trajectory with a remote destination, but I am so bound to my community with responsibilities in various organizations I volunteer with.
I set out on a long journey once and crashed on day four--literally went over the handlebars and have no recollection of it--it had something to do with the overloaded bike and hills. Another time I fell off a trail at 5 mph with serious injury and resulting in hardware in my leg.
Later this month I will head out on a week long trip to a camp spot only 30 miles from home, but totally remote, and hope to do a couple century rides from my base camp.
I find I don't like the tediousness of setting up/breaking camp every day, plus all the other administrative duties, finding food, finding places to camp at 40 to 60 mile distances, etc. But hope that gets less burdensome with experience.
I've entertained finding a touring partner...or up to 3 others...but that also introduces complications. And then there's the obligations.... I'll go out and do my 25 miles or so today, but then I have to get two newsletters underway, plus work on plans for a fundraising bike ride that I organize.
Trying to learn to work smarter and say NO more often, but I doubt I will ever get on the open road. I've given in to just feeling satisfied with what I do for my community.
Karen, saying no is the key to a beneficial life. I was a yes-sayer for so many years. Breaking out of a routine is hard but it sounds like you have a good routine. In terms of touring partners, I've ventured down that path for the last 14 years. Choosing carefully is basically what I would say. One bad actor turns a tour sour. There is joy in solo touring but I also do it with others. I have learned to say no many times when choosing partners. Anyway, the miles you clocked in are amazing.
Hey Tom, great article. I don't have a problem getting on my bike and riding. My Ride with GPS recap for April says I rode 810 miles, but actually it was about 54 miles less because I used my Garmin to record the Magic School Bus route one day.
Without going into the details of what that was about, I'll just say I know my problem is breaking out of orbit...I ride in circles from home when I really want to break away and go on a lateral trajectory with a remote destination, but I am so bound to my community with responsibilities in various organizations I volunteer with.
I set out on a long journey once and crashed on day four--literally went over the handlebars and have no recollection of it--it had something to do with the overloaded bike and hills. Another time I fell off a trail at 5 mph with serious injury and resulting in hardware in my leg.
Later this month I will head out on a week long trip to a camp spot only 30 miles from home, but totally remote, and hope to do a couple century rides from my base camp.
I find I don't like the tediousness of setting up/breaking camp every day, plus all the other administrative duties, finding food, finding places to camp at 40 to 60 mile distances, etc. But hope that gets less burdensome with experience.
I've entertained finding a touring partner...or up to 3 others...but that also introduces complications. And then there's the obligations.... I'll go out and do my 25 miles or so today, but then I have to get two newsletters underway, plus work on plans for a fundraising bike ride that I organize.
Trying to learn to work smarter and say NO more often, but I doubt I will ever get on the open road. I've given in to just feeling satisfied with what I do for my community.
Karen, saying no is the key to a beneficial life. I was a yes-sayer for so many years. Breaking out of a routine is hard but it sounds like you have a good routine. In terms of touring partners, I've ventured down that path for the last 14 years. Choosing carefully is basically what I would say. One bad actor turns a tour sour. There is joy in solo touring but I also do it with others. I have learned to say no many times when choosing partners. Anyway, the miles you clocked in are amazing.