Identity Crisis In Progress

I apologize for not writing recently but I’ve just lacked the motivation to do so. I’m finding it very hard to get back on the bike with everything that’s gone on. I had a good ride a month ago with Cliff when we rode the White Rock Trail but haven’t ridden since. I attribute that to a couple of factors.

First, like I said earlier, I’ve just lacked the motivation. I think this is a direct result of everything that’s transpired over the past six months. I think things are starting to settle down some but it’s still not a walk in the park with me living 1100 miles from my family.

Second, I think my vision for Biking To Live was getting in the way. I had big plans for this blog but the past six months have put a huge damper on them. Over the past couple of months I think those plans, and the blogs theme, actually kept me from posting and riding more often.

I’ve been thinking pretty hard the past couple of weeks about what I should do with this blog. The reason I created it is still valid – I need to lose weight. I think my other plans (and unfortunate life events) let me lose sight of the reason I started it. It’s time I returned to the basics.

With that said, I’m returning this blog to its original roots as a simple place for me to chronicle my rides and pontificate a little on the world of cycling. With this resurrection, the theme is reverting to something simpler that’s easier for me to update. I haven’t settled on a theme yet so you may see it change from day-to-day. Please bear with me.

I did take my rear-wheel to get it repaired this week. I had a bent spoke replaced and the wheel trued and I picked it up yesterday. I still need to find a good riding route where I’m living now. There’s much more traffic here in Dallas but I think I can still find some areas where I can leave the house on the bike for a ride and not worry too much about getting hit. I need to take the plunge and join a group to ride with. I’ve looked around but keep putting it off. Not sure why. I think I’m nervous about riding with others.

That’s it for now. Take care.

http://MildStallion.wordpress.com Al

They say the hardest part is getting started. It’s good to have you back, brother.
Cliff

Been wondering about you.

Looking for a ride Partner have spin class and a team meeting on Saturday but I’m open on Sunday.
http://www.331miles.blogspot.com 331miles

Good to see you posting again! Don’t be nervous about riding with others. Find a group that has a beginner’s subgroup, and you’ll be just fine.
http://bikingtolive.com Bryan

@Al: That sounds about right. I don’t know if I’d call myself back but I’m trying.

@Cliff: I really enjoyed our ride together. I’m available anytime this weekend to ride.

@331miles: You’re probably right about getting with a beginners group. Cliff belongs to a club that I’m interested in trying out.
http://themtbjunkie.com Craw

Let me share part of my experience. Register, login, and be active in a local cycling forum.

Eventually you’ll discover a few people will be living real close to you (hopefully ), then just set the upcoming weekend for a ride with that person or persons.

Take it one weekend at a time, but make it a fairly regular thing. If they have a group of friends then they can introduce you to the group, until you’ll be a constant attendee of this group’s ride. Take the first little steps.

Good luck. Being off the saddle for too long is bad for your health hehe!

http://bikingtolive.com Bryan

That’s a good idea about checking out a forum. I need to check out bikeforums.net again.

jaxgtr

Well back Bryan. I am catching up with you now. On Bike Forums, check in with Cuda2k, Jsharr and Lotek. They are all Dallas based and all road riders. Just tell them I told you to look them up.