terry26rims Posted December 4, 2011 Report Share Posted December 4, 2011 now the winter is here I'm really struggling to get motivated to get off my arse and go out for solo rides. What keeps you lot on it or gives you that "I'm gonna nail that b*****d wall right now!" feeling? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cunny12345 Posted December 4, 2011 Report Share Posted December 4, 2011 nothing, i just stay in and eat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry26rims Posted December 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2011 but i don't like mince pies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted December 4, 2011 Report Share Posted December 4, 2011 but i don't like mince pies. Have christmas pudding instead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cunny12345 Posted December 4, 2011 Report Share Posted December 4, 2011 neither do i, i crack open the tins of sweets! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrialsIsHard Posted December 4, 2011 Report Share Posted December 4, 2011 In winter I get more of an, 'I'm gonna nail that b*****d mince pie right now' feeling. Failing that, watch things like this before going out riding. WHO AM I?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsnoobie Posted December 4, 2011 Report Share Posted December 4, 2011 neither do i, i crack open the tins of sweets! this, stay in and get fat then it will motivate you like nobodys business to get out and loose the rolls lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ooo Posted December 4, 2011 Report Share Posted December 4, 2011 Maybe getting a really good coat/ clothes so the weather doesn't make so much difference ??? For me its okay as Im rubbish and trying to learn; Im well up for going outside and having a go. Sometimes finding a really epic video can be inspiring too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry26rims Posted December 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2011 well I'm screwed unless there is chocolate yule log. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny--Trials Posted December 4, 2011 Report Share Posted December 4, 2011 It motivates me when there is f**k all on t.v... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry26rims Posted December 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2011 i like the losing the fat option but I'm like just under 10 stone and have been for the last 8 years. Getting fat, never gonna happen? Science knows I've tried. gonna have to start watching vids again. Who's the boy/girl at the mo to watch? No pornstars please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alistair14 Posted December 4, 2011 Report Share Posted December 4, 2011 i just stick me thermal's on and go out! f**k the weather :L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted December 4, 2011 Report Share Posted December 4, 2011 i just stick me thermal's on and go out! f**k the weather :L THIS! Bought some base layers last year that "convert sweat into heat" or some shit like that and they are amazing. I do look like a black condom though If i took the top into my long johns! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aener Posted December 4, 2011 Report Share Posted December 4, 2011 (edited) I tend to find solo rides much more successful if I dream up a fiendishly challenging line beforehand, and go out with the specific mindset of doing it. It helps if it's a line rather than a move, since you can then make it even harder, but practice each section of it separately, letting the ride be longer It's like school/college/uni projects... Given freedom absolute, it's near impossible to make a start. Given freedom within a prescribed range and things flow a lot easier. If it's motivation to actually leave the house you need, videos are your friend. I watch one of mine, then one of my idols, then one of mine again and realize just how much more awesome than me they are, which makes me jealous (read: motivated) Edit: You're by no means limited to one line. Think up as many as you can remember/write a list. Edited December 4, 2011 by aener Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alistair14 Posted December 4, 2011 Report Share Posted December 4, 2011 THIS! Bought some base layers last year that "convert sweat into heat" or some shit like that and they are amazing. I do look like a black condom though If i took the top into my long johns! i just wack some jeans on, my compression thermal on, tee and a jumper, gloves and i go out! no point being a pansy over it haha do long johns work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted December 4, 2011 Report Share Posted December 4, 2011 i just wack some jeans on, my compression thermal on, tee and a jumper, gloves and i go out! no point being a pansy over it haha do long johns work? Woops I meant tuck not took. Had a long day driving so my brain's broken. And well they arent really long johns as such they are just the base layer material in the form of tights almost? Put them under my jeans and they keep me proper proper warm. Its just my.hands that get really cold easily. I need some decent riding gloves. Any ideas?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted December 4, 2011 Report Share Posted December 4, 2011 There aren't really many good riding gloves that keep your hands particular warm unless you just fully warm up. Most 'warm' gloves tend to be pretty thick, so you just lose all feel of what's going on. I used to just wear my Hebos and hope for the best, but then I ended up buying some super cheap wool gloves from Topman or H&M or somewhere like that, wore them 'til my hands got warm, then just rode without. Seemed to work reasonably well. Base layers are definitely a good shout though. I've got a couple of long sleeve ones that I usually wear from pretty much now 'til March I hate wearing thick layers of clothing (like big thick hoodies or jackets), so wearing a few thin layers suits me fine. They really do work too - when I go out riding without them on I feel way colder! You can get some pretty cheap ones from places like TK Maxx, although sometimes the fit can be a bit sketchy on them. The best ones I've found so far are the Heattech ones from Uniqlo. Worn them every winter for the past 4 years and they've been really good. In terms of motivation, I just remind myself I'll be warm pretty quickly, and the fact I really want to go riding usually covers the rest. I spent all last winter filming for the Clean vid so having to travel round and meet friends made riding a lot more fun, and made me more motivated to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Yoshi Posted December 5, 2011 Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 Get a slick tyre. Practis your skids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss-Higgy Posted December 5, 2011 Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 I am also suffering from a lack of motivation! Luckily there's a warehouse i can go to and set up indoors. As far as staying warm just wrap up! I have a set of raceface DIY gloves and they are sooo warm! Failing that i go into the hallway and practice getting on my back wheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Echo-SL Posted December 6, 2011 Report Share Posted December 6, 2011 Do nothing over winter come some nice weather you will be dying to ride and it will be awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andeee Posted December 6, 2011 Report Share Posted December 6, 2011 Gloves are for pussys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alistair14 Posted December 6, 2011 Report Share Posted December 6, 2011 Gloves are for pussys does that mean clothes are for pussys ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry26rims Posted December 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2011 compression tights on order. Go on i dare you to pull a Manuel in the nude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted December 7, 2011 Report Share Posted December 7, 2011 compression tights on order. Go on i dare you to pull a Manuel in the nude. ? Sounds gay to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE-0 Posted December 7, 2011 Report Share Posted December 7, 2011 Find a little sheltered spot if possible...great to get out of the weather! I think we all wish we had a local barn or warehouse to ride in... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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