Breaking the Slump: How I Reignited My Cycling Motivation
Breaking the Slump: How I Reignited My Cycling Motivation As a cyclist, there's nothing quite like training for a big event. The structure, the goals, the anticipation—it gives your rides purpose and energy. But what happens when that momentum fades and you find yourself making excuses to skip the saddle? That, my friends, is a training slump —and yes, it happens to all of us. 🚲 My Experience with a Training Slump In 2020 , I was deep into preparation for a cycling tour across Texas , scheduled for the brutal heat of July . I’d done long rides before, but this one felt different. I had trained for months and was genuinely excited. Then, about three months before the event , it hit. My energy dipped. My motivation nosedived. I started skipping rides or cutting them short. I told myself it was just temporary, but days turned into weeks. I was stuck. If you're there now—or you’ve been there—you know how tough it is. But the good news is, you can ride your way out of it. H...
