I'm back... ish

Been more than a year since I've been riding regularly. When I'm not riding, I can't stand doing anything bike-related (forums, browsing jenson, etc). Work, newborn, and pandemic made for a perfect storm. Gained 25lbs, lost tons of muscle, and losing my g'dmn mind. Still working crazy hours, but starting to ride once a week or so.

In the last ~15 years, I've taken a few 6-12 month breaks from riding due to work. Every time I stop riding, my physical and mental health suffers. Hope y'alls been doing great. I'm back, back again.

 

Dooood! If’n you ever wanna meet up for a graveyard shift ride on Saturday nights, I’m interested.

 

Honestly, I need a few months to lose the weight. Even before, I was back of the pack, huffing and puffing and HAB through everything. Where do you night ride?

 

Welcome back... It sucks being out of shape, but that will change quickly once you get out there and taste some dirt.

 

Good on you to making the come-back. Those that leave can often use their bike as a clothes hangar. I find what helps me stay committed is my mountain bike community. Getting to the trailhead with Hooligans is the most important first step.

Welcome back-ish!

 

Hey there @stevers - So stoked to hear that you are coming out into the light once again! Don't let your out-of-shapeness keep you from riding! As @Faust29 said, it will change quickly once you get the pedals turning. 3 mile rides become 5 mile rides. 200' of vertical becomes 800' within just a few rides. Get out there!

 

Stevers, this is great news. Congrats on your new person! And congrats in advance on making yourself the new person you used to be.

Keeping it together without riding or something like it is a losing game, friend. Borrowing time. It’s good you caught yourself before you become typical. Power to your comeback!

 

Welcome back ish and congrats on the newborn.

 

Keep at it!! Definitely challenging when kids come along. Make it somewhat of a routine to get out there, little by little!