Yup, its that time of year again for many of us in "less than San Diego" climates as I like to say. What to do? If you stop riding now you will have to deal with that awful "Spring Burn" that in some cases keeps you off your bike until summer, fall or even another spring. That is not an option for me.
So what then?
Run, hike, join a gym, anything!
Running will keep your legs and lungs in form. Somewhat different muscles but many of the same. More importantly it will keep you mentally in the mode of working out and feeling the adrenaline of doing it.
Hiking will help you build some leg strength if you do it right. Don't just stroll along. Run a bit, hit some hills like you would on a bike and enjoy being outside in the cold. Nothing is worse for a bike rider than bing couped up inside for a winter. I start to get nuts!
Gyms are great this time of year because there are others like you there working out and in some cases the people that are only concerned to look good on a beach are home building up more to burn off later. Brilliant time to go! Build up some muscle or strengthen up where you were weaker.
I keep this in mind year round as it is the best motivator for me...
"Pain is temporary, quitting is forever" - Lance Armstrong
Happy winter...whenever that arrives.


