How to stay motivated during long rides

[roadie_joe]

Several options for long rides and helping the time pass.

- Do a set of intervals in each hour
- Ride with a good mate or two or three. Not some pathetic clicky whinger ******* that gives everyone the *****
- If solo, put play some good pod casts or music
- Just enjoy the damn bike ride

Its not rocket science.

 

[RoadRover]

Intervals and good company are solid, but what about those solo rides when motivation plummets? How do cyclists push through the mental barriers when the thrill fizzles out? Are there specific mantras or techniques that truly resonate?

 

[roadie_joe]

Bro if you read my post you'll see i added some suggestions for solo rides;

- If solo, put play some good pod casts or music
- Just enjoy the damn bike ride

 

[RoadRover]

Podcasts and tunes are solid distractions, but what about those moments when the playlist hits a sour note? How do you keep the pedal power flowing when the mind drifts? Any quirky techniques to stay in the zone?