Lost the bug

bctheunicyclist · 2011-03-21, 07:02 AM

For the past 6 months or so I haven't been as in to riding as I used to be, and really want to get back into it.

I think it's because the things I'm trying to learn are getting harder and I just don't seem to be bothered anymore!

I need methods of motivation! Going through these forums has helped a bit, made me nearly want to go for a ride before

Thanks!

saddlepunk · 2011-03-21, 08:11 AM

Don't beat yourself up.

I got a horse when I was 44 and I got really stressed about having lessons and pushing to get better all the time - it took the fun out of riding. So I put a stop to the lessons and now me and Poppy go out and have fun. I don't get dressed up, I don't even put her saddle on, I just hop on and go out if I want to - no pressure.

Forget tricks and pushing to get better all the time - just go and enjoy yourself.

vookash · 2011-03-21, 08:48 AM

Ride for yourself:
http://unicyclist.com/forums/showthread.php?t=88010

And watch the photos and videos here... some of them make me want to go out NOW!

SteveShing · 2011-03-21, 10:30 AM

I would suggest that you should think of all the great fun that you used to have when you used to go on riding.I think that it would bring back your motivation level back.

deadbeatpope · 2011-03-21, 03:19 PM

Don't make a job out of it or it will not be fun.

Dane M · 2011-03-21, 03:59 PM

This is the system that has been working for me:

Watch the videos in the vid section. Very inspiring, especially for someone lower skills level like me, because everything is impressive!

Have something that you always enjoy doing on your uni no matter what, for me right now that's muni. So if I'm working on a trick and I'm doing poopy, well I just go ride muni!

Ride with other people if you get the chance, I learn very quickly from observing other people.

naturequack · 2011-03-21, 08:14 PM

Get a 36er and start exploring your world. Head up into the backcountry, off the beaten path, places you've never been before. Ride because you want to see what's over the next hill. Ride because you want to explore a certain area, then change plans and directions entirely in the middle of your ride because you can. Do it for fun.

Geoff

Dane M · 2011-03-21, 08:30 PM

Oh and we recently talked about getting a GPS and going Geo-Caching while riding! That would be really fun.

krjames · 2011-03-22, 04:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deadbeatpope

Don't make a job out of it or it will not be fun.

That says it all in truth.
Perhaps give yourself a fixed amount of time for 'skills training' (say 20 minutes a session or whatever) and then go ride. Or just have fun doing all the easy stuff.
And of course get out with some friends when you can, that's always lots more fun.

Cheers

bctheunicyclist · 2011-03-22, 05:08 AM

Sweet guys thanks! We've got a regular group of about 10ish that meet every saturday, but lately out of about 5 hours at the place an hour is lunch, 15 mins of riding and the rest is massive discussions/arguments. I think I see the root of the problem :P

Dane M · 2011-03-22, 05:20 AM

If you find you're doing more talking than riding, try making ways to motivate you to ride together more, like playing games (Think OUT, etc) or go someplace with new obstacles and such, or just go exploring in general. (all with your group)

bctheunicyclist · 2011-03-22, 06:42 AM

I like that idea, will try it soon!

2011-03-21, 07:02 AM	#1
bctheunicyclist Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Hamilton, New Zealand Age: 19 Posts: 132	Lost the bug For the past 6 months or so I haven't been as in to riding as I used to be, and really want to get back into it. I think it's because the things I'm trying to learn are getting harder and I just don't seem to be bothered anymore! I need methods of motivation! Going through these forums has helped a bit, made me nearly want to go for a ride before Thanks! __________________ Crankflips Hickflips 3 spins Gliding Doubleflips Outflips Lifes good Latest Vid

2011-03-21, 08:11 AM	#2
saddlepunk trying to redress the imbalance Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Ammanford, Wales, UK Age: 49 Posts: 129	Don't beat yourself up. I got a horse when I was 44 and I got really stressed about having lessons and pushing to get better all the time - it took the fun out of riding. So I put a stop to the lessons and now me and Poppy go out and have fun. I don't get dressed up, I don't even put her saddle on, I just hop on and go out if I want to - no pressure. Forget tricks and pushing to get better all the time - just go and enjoy yourself. Last edited by saddlepunk; 2011-03-21 at 08:18 AM.

2011-03-21, 10:30 AM	#4
SteveShing Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 3	I would suggest that you should think of all the great fun that you used to have when you used to go on riding.I think that it would bring back your motivation level back. __________________ Accredited online business courses

2011-03-21, 03:19 PM	#5
deadbeatpope Some call me Kevin Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lakewood, CA Age: 41 Posts: 920	Don't make a job out of it or it will not be fun. __________________ ---------------------------------------------- Art is a misspelled rat. "The unicyclist is the purest form of rebel"

2011-03-21, 03:59 PM	#6
Dane M Muni Crash Test Dummy Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: US - Santa Barbara, CA Age: 23 Posts: 2,552	This is the system that has been working for me: Watch the videos in the vid section. Very inspiring, especially for someone lower skills level like me, because everything is impressive! Have something that you always enjoy doing on your uni no matter what, for me right now that's muni. So if I'm working on a trick and I'm doing poopy, well I just go ride muni! Ride with other people if you get the chance, I learn very quickly from observing other people. __________________ It's not as steep as it looks, just go! www.DaneMehlPhotography.com www.YouTube.com/DaneUni

2011-03-21, 08:48 AM	#3
vookash ('')( :)(..)(: )('') Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Krakow, Poland Age: 31 Posts: 869	Ride for yourself: http://unicyclist.com/forums/showthread.php?t=88010 And watch the photos and videos here... some of them make me want to go out NOW!

2011-03-21, 08:14 PM	#7
naturequack Igloo ceiling Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ashland, Oregon, USA Age: 46 Posts: 426	Get a 36er and start exploring your world. Head up into the backcountry, off the beaten path, places you've never been before. Ride because you want to see what's over the next hill. Ride because you want to explore a certain area, then change plans and directions entirely in the middle of your ride because you can. Do it for fun. Geoff __________________ monocycle monstrosity Mustn't sleep! Clowns will eat me!

2011-03-21, 08:30 PM	#8
Dane M Muni Crash Test Dummy Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: US - Santa Barbara, CA Age: 23 Posts: 2,552	Oh and we recently talked about getting a GPS and going Geo-Caching while riding! That would be really fun. __________________ It's not as steep as it looks, just go! www.DaneMehlPhotography.com www.YouTube.com/DaneUni

2011-03-22, 05:08 AM	#10
bctheunicyclist Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Hamilton, New Zealand Age: 19 Posts: 132	Sweet guys thanks! We've got a regular group of about 10ish that meet every saturday, but lately out of about 5 hours at the place an hour is lunch, 15 mins of riding and the rest is massive discussions/arguments. I think I see the root of the problem :P __________________ Crankflips Hickflips 3 spins Gliding Doubleflips Outflips Lifes good Latest Vid

2011-03-22, 05:20 AM	#11
Dane M Muni Crash Test Dummy Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: US - Santa Barbara, CA Age: 23 Posts: 2,552	If you find you're doing more talking than riding, try making ways to motivate you to ride together more, like playing games (Think OUT, etc) or go someplace with new obstacles and such, or just go exploring in general. (all with your group) __________________ It's not as steep as it looks, just go! www.DaneMehlPhotography.com www.YouTube.com/DaneUni Last edited by Dane M; 2011-03-22 at 05:20 AM.

2011-03-22, 06:42 AM	#12
bctheunicyclist Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Hamilton, New Zealand Age: 19 Posts: 132	I like that idea, will try it soon! __________________ Crankflips Hickflips 3 spins Gliding Doubleflips Outflips Lifes good Latest Vid

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